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Mandolin Concert

The Mandolin Society of Philadelphia Presents: Mando Planet (Portland, OR) & The Philadelphia Mandolin Ensemble

Portland, Oregon-based mandolinists and Lewis and Clark College music professors Jack Dwyer and Tim Connell are celebrated modern masters of the mandolin, virtuoso players and highly energetic performers who delight audiences around the world with their well-honed arrangements and flights of solo and ensemble improvisation.

Their freshly-released debut album (Mando Planet, 2013) is an ode to acoustic folk music, rhythm, and the mandolin. Intimate, raw and energetic, the songs on this release simultaneously honor and push the boundaries of traditional music.

In Mando Planet's live shows, TIm's and Jack's two mandolins become one as they create a stunning soundscape of harmony and counterpoint.  Beneath it all though, is a steady unshakable groove that will have you stomping your feet all the way home.

The Philadelphia Mandolin Ensemble (est. 2006) is made up of musicians with diverse musical backgrounds, and instrumentation including vocals, mandolins, mandolas, a mandocello, guitars and percussion. Their eclectic repertoire consists of music from the 16th to the 21st Century. In addition to the classical repertoire, they also explore the folkloric music of the world through arrangements.

Tickets: $15 Advance (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/588262);
$17 at the door
For More Information: 610-259-8699






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