The Claire Lynch Band Comes To Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center 8/21, 8/22
By: Gabrielle Sierra Aug. 18, 2009
"One of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today." - Dolly Parton
By any measure, the Claire Lynch Band is high on the bluegrass world's A-List, with musicians whose accolades include International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Female Vocalist of the Year and two Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album; two IBMA Guitar Player of the Year awards; and two IBMA Bass Player of the Year awards.
Having lived in North Alabama for many years, Claire's musical direction dates back to the days of the Front Porch String Band. The result is a seasoned sound that is simultaneously unpretentious and richly textured. It's a down-home, front porch sensibility-until you realize that it's a rare front porch, indeed, that has ever hosted musicians of this caliber. Jim Hurst throws out impossible leads effortlessly, and the band is grounded by bassist Mark Schatz's deft touch and masterful instinct for groove. Toronto native Jason Thomas brings monster chops on fiddle and mandolin, supported by remarkable musical versatility and imagination that have made him instantly at home in one of the greatest bluegrass bands currently on the scene.
Claire's harmonies have graced the recordings of many stellar musicians, from Ralph Stanley to Linda Ronstadt. Equally gifted as a songwriter, her songs have been recorded by The Seldom Scene, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea, Cherryholmes, The Whites and others.
Since March 2006 the Claire Lynch Band has been touring with a moving and impressive album, "New Day" and in October 2007, Rounder released a new album titled "Crowd Favorites - A Claire Lynch Collection". Songs include many favorites from her five Rounder projects, along with four Front Porch String Band classics newly recorded by the Claire Lynch Band.
Visit www.merrimackhall.com or call (256) 534-6455 to reserve your tickets!
Watch a video of the Claire Lynch Band performing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1dNOAt-8QE
Tickets: $27.50 Adults
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