Icicle Creek Music Center Presents John Reischman and the Jaybirds, 4/1

Icicle Creek Music Center will present an old-fashioned rockin' good time with top bluegrass band, John Reischman and the Jaybirds, praised as "...seamlessly excellent and rewarding..." (Sing Out!) on April 1, 2011 at 7:30 pm at Canyon Wren Recital Hall in Leavenworth, Washington.

Fresh from the release of their fifth album, which frontman John Reischman says the band considers "...our best yet." John Reischman and the Jaybirds: John Reischman, mandolin; Jim Nually, guitar; Greg Spatz, fiddle; Nick Hornbuckle, banjo; Trisha Gagnon, bass, deliver an exciting fresh blend of original songs and instrumentals, old-time heritage, and bluegrass power. Band members hail from California, Washington State, and British Columbia, Canada and all have impressive performance backgrounds and are at the top of the bluegrass world.

Their previous recording Stellar Jays has been called, "A masterpiece - a fascinating and fresh-sounding collection of tunes that incorporate the best elements of bluegrass and old-time into a killer new sound." (Nashville Public Radio)

"John Reischman and the Jaybirds are in their prime as contemporary bluegrass musicians capable of maintaining and extending the music's legacy," says Billboard.com.

Jaybirds front man and composer, John Reischman says of Icicle Creek Music Center, "We love visiting Icicle Creek. The acoustics of the facility (Canyon Wren Recital Hall), the natural beauty of the area, and the warmth of the community make it an inspiring place to perform."

Come experience the "clarity, energy" and "...adventurous approach" (FolkWax) of John Reischman and the Jaybirds "..a band that continues to hit on all cylinders." (Sing Out!) in Canyon Wren Recital Hall..."Leavenworth's most beautiful concert hall" nestled among the pines in the snowcapped Cascade foothills.

Tickets are General Admission: $26 in advance or $28 at the door.

Advance tickets available will be available through Brown Paper Tickets, www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/20696 (Event 156094) or toll-free 1-800-838-3006, Avalon Music in Wenatchee, and A Book for All Seasons in Leavenworth.

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