BCA Presents Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys, 8/5

The Bennington Center for the Arts concert series continues with, Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys, New England's acoustic band playing original and traditional bluegrass music, on Aug. 5 at 8 p.m.

The show features original songs from the band's latest CD, "Fire in the Sugar House," along with old and new country songs, rousing fiddle and banjo tunes, gospel quartets, and imaginative adaptations of songs from a rich array of musical sources.

The Plowboys have been a top draw throughout the Northeast for over 30 years, have released a dozen recordings, and have several overseas tours to their credit including the first American bluegrass band to tour the Soviet Union. The British "Bluegrass News" said of the band: "A Banjo Dan performance is full of energy, variety and spontaneous humor. Why aren't there more good times like these?" The Bennington Center for the Arts is located on Rt. 9 West at 44 Gypsy Lane. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

For tickets or information call 802-442-7158 or visit thebennington.org.

ABOUT BENNINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS:

The Bennington Center for the Arts brings world-class fine art, history and theatre to the residents and visitors of Southwestern Vermont. The Center's permanent art collection, sales exhibitions, live theatre by Oldcastle Theatre Company and exhibits within the Covered Bridge Museum are available to visitors throughout the year. Art exhibitions and theatre productions are constantly changing, so please check back frequently and visit often

 

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