Carolina Chocolate Drops
Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson play jug, banjo, fiddle and hands with a mastery of authentic instrumentation and an energetic, amiable stage presence.
When: Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, 8 p.m.
Where: UCSB's Campbell Hall, 574 Mesa Rd., Santa Barbara
Cost: $19 - $35
Age limit: Not available
Categories: Music (other)
Description: This group of young African-American string band musicians is leading the revival of the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music in Carolina’s Piedmont. Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson play jug, banjo, fiddle and hands with a mastery of authentic instrumentation and an energetic, amiable stage presence. Their time-honored take on original songs is garnering worldwide praise for reinvigorating and keeping an entire genre of American music alive. The Chicago Tribune calls them “An exquisite African-American old timey string band;” while blues legend Taj Mahal declares, “The Carolina Chocolate Drops can really play, their music is electrifying!”
Carolina Chocolate Drops’ concert is presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures. Tickets are $35 for the general public and $19 for UCSB students who must show a valid ID. For tickets or more information, call UCSB Arts & Lectures at 805.893.3535 or purchase online at www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
Phone: 805-893-3535
Event posted Oct. 22, 2009
Last updated Oct. 22, 2009
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