Name: American Roots: Bluegrass & Bourbon
Start: 2023-03-24T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-03-24T19:30:00-04:00
Location: The Secret Garden at the Rectory

American Roots: Bluegrass & Bourbon

ABOUT CLASSICAL MOVEMENTS:Moving the Music, Changing the WorldThe premier concert tour company for the world’s greatorchestrasandchoirs, Classical Movements creates meaningful cultural experiences through music in145 countries. An industry leader for over aquarter-century, Classical Movements organizes more than 60 tours every year, producing some 200 concerts every season. Producer of two international choral festivals—Ihlombe!in South Africa andSerenade!in Washington, D.C.—and thePrague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival, in addition, Classical Movements’Eric Daniel Helms New Music Programhas 97 works from Grammy, Oscar and Pulitzer Prize-winning composers. Winner of Americans for the Arts’ BCA10: Best Businesses Partnering with the Arts Award, since its founding in 1992, as a truly global company, Classical Movements remains committed to facilitatingcultural diplomacyacross the world—promoting peace through the medium of music.

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One Hour Concerts in Secret Garden at The Rectory on Princess Street

The Secret Garden at the Rectory

<h3>Friday, March 24 | 5pm, 6:30pm</h3><h3>American Roots: Bluegrass &amp; Bourbon</h3>Ken Kolodner, hammered dulcimer, hammered mbira &amp; fiddle | Brad Kolodner, banjo, gourd banjo, fiddle &amp; vocals | Alex Lacquement, bass, harmonica, banjo &amp; vocals Our first concert of this season in the Secret Garden brings Bluegrass and American Roots music and join us between the two performances for a Bourbon Reception hosted by Musical Movements for ChangeThe father-son team Ken &amp; Brad Kolodner crosses the boundaries of Old-Time, Bluegrass and American Roots music in a transfixing, elegant program played in sophisticated arrangements for banjo, hammered dulcimer and fiddle featuring distinctive songs, traditional pieces and original music. “…exceptionally talented musicians and they have created a tight, top-notch sound.” Bluegrass Today“The Kolodners and their collaborators play with impeccable chops and with great feeling.” Bluegrass Unlimited

<h3>PROGRAM</h3>The history of the selections will be announced from the stage and will be drawn from the following (not necessarily in order of performance!):I’ve Endured (Ola Belle Reed) – Born in NC, Ola Belle Reed moved to Southern PA and then to northern MD. Many of her songs (eg “High on the Mountain” and “I’ve Endured”) have become standards in the Bluegrass and old-time repertoire. Ken had the pleasure of meeting Ola when he was just starting to play the fiddle, over 35 years ago.Coleman’s March (Traditional)/Snake River Reel (Peter Lippincott) Many old-time tunes are descendants of traditional Irish &amp; Scottish melodies. Coleman’s March is possibly a descendant of a 19th century Irish jig which later became the Civil War song known as The Bonny Blue Flag, which later became Coleman’s March. Snake River Reel is a more recent composition but is widely played by old-time musicians today.Polecat Blues (Tommy Magness, 1941) Hold on tight for this raging fiddle tune. Across the Great Divide (Kate Wolf) – Kate Wolf was a prolific songwriter who died in her early 40’s from leukemia but nonetheless had a huge impact on the folk scene. Her song “Give Yourself to Love” is a wedding standard.Wild Bill Jones (Traditional) A Bluegrass and old-time standard re-imagined featuring the gourd banjo, dampered hammered dulcimer, bass and guitar.Wisteria (Brad Kolodner) Brad composed this meditative piece in his backyard. Black Eyed Susie (Traditional) This piece won the ensemble 1st place in The Neo-Traditional Band contest at Clifftop, WV competing against 30+ bands from around the U.S. and beyond.Stony Run (Brad Kolodner) – the title track from our latest CD, inspired by the creek that runs through a section of Baltimore.Happy Hollow/Hunting the Buffalo (Traditional) In Baltimore, Ken &amp; Brad run a hugely popular old-time jam where these tunes are played often.Otter Creek (Brad Kolodner) The title track to our first recording in 2011, this has been a long-time favorite of ours to perform. There are many Otter Creeks but this one is in Vermont, which served as the inspiration for many of our compositions.Hop High (Traditional) Brad and Alex perform in another Baltimore-based band that fuses Irish, old-time and Bluegrass: Charm City Junction. The group recorded this Bluegrass standard on their latest CD.The Circle (Ken Kolodner)/North Carolina Breakdown (Fiddlin’ Arthur Smith) We recorded Ken’s composition on our recent CD. Ken also recorded “The Circle” in 2021 with Scottish National Fiddle Champion Elke Baker (with Alex as a guest). Arthur Smith’s was an influential fiddler and songwriter in the early days of Bluegrass.Swift House (Ken Kolodner) – The title track to our third recording, Ken will tell the story of writing this piece with one hand in a cast.Angel Island (Peter Rowan) Now a state park, Angel Island (in the San Francisco Bay) was for many years a detention center used to control immigration primarily of the Chinese under The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882Liza Jane/Old Yeller Dog Come Trottin’ Through the Meeting House/Sandy Boys (Traditional)/Bradley’s Tune (Brad Kolodner) We end with lots of instrument switches in our “Big Set” which features three old-time tunes, concluding with Brad’s very first composition.

Concerts are presented at 5pm and 6:30pm. Concerts take place rain or shine.This is one of many programs being offered in the 2023 season. <a href="https://www.classicalmovements.com/secretgardenconcerts/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Visit our website for information on other concerts, including chamber music, opera, early music, jazz and bluegrass</a>

Please note: Seating will be assigned by the presenters.Tickets are non-refundable.Classical Movements has a small fund to offer limited discounted tickets to veterans, students, underprivileged families, and disabled concert-goers, with the generous support of John H. Hart and Musical Movements for Change. Please contact us for more information.For ticket requests and wheelchair accessibility; please contact Jayci@ClassicalMovements.com or call (703) 683-6040, ext. 217 for special accommodations.Tickets and seating assignments will be communicated by email the day prior the concert. All seats have a clear view of the stage.Additional important instructions, tickets and concert programs will be provided by email only.Classical Movements will provide more information about alternative forms of transportation to access The Rectory on Princess Street, 711 Princess St by email before the event. You can also go to <a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/GOAlex" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.alexandriava.gov/GOAlex</a> for more information about available options. We encourage all patrons to park off-street through the provision of nearby garages or lots. Many parking garages and lots are located conveniently in the area. There is a parking garage at N. Alfred St Garage, 117 N. Alfred St, $5/hr ($25 daily max, $10 evening max) and a surface parking lot at Cameron/St Asaph Lot, 517 Cameron St, $2.50/hour ($10 daily max, $5 evening/weekend max). Visitors are encouraged to bike, walk or take the Metrorail Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station and take the free King Street Trolley, or DASH or Metro buses. For DASH schedule information visit, <a href="https://www.dashbus.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.dashbus.com</a>. For Metrobus schedule information, visit <a href="https://www.wmata.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.wmata.com</a>. Bicyclists may visit <a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/GOAlex" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.alexandriava.gov/GOAlex</a> for the City’s Bikeways Map, which features the City's best on-street and off-road bikeways, as well as locations of grouped bicycle parking.We discourage you from using on-street parking. To ensure legal parking, read all posted signs before parking.Limited off-street private parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis at the following locations:Classical Movements, 711 Princess Street, Alexandria, VA 22314Fitness Together Alexandria’s main entrance, 300 N Washington Street building, Alexandria, VA 22314Seasons Culinary Services, 715 Princess Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

About the RectoryBuilt in 1785 and the home of Classical Movements’ offices since 2014, the building formerly served as the rectory of the nearby historic Christ Church, once the church of George Washington. Since then, it has been owned by several distinguished Virginians and has been a commercial space since the 1960’s.Located in the heart of beautiful Old Town Alexandria at 711 Princess Street, the Rectory is minutes away from the shops and restaurants of bustling King Street and is easily accessible by bus and metro.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Rectory-on-Princess-Street-112557243808464/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Like and follow the Rectory on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClassicalMovements/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Like and follow Classical Movements on Facebook</a>

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