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The Travelin’ McCourys w/ Dre and the Collective – $15/20
September 10, 2016 @ 8:00 pm
$15 – $208pm – $15/20
The Travelin’ McCourys (BLUEGRASS)
Ronnie McCoury on mandolin, Rob McCoury on banjo, Jason Carter on fiddle and Alan Bartram on bass with featured guests on guitar and vocals, is the latest incarnation of the most award band in the history of bluegrass – The Del McCoury Band. No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive acoustic music. As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie and Rob continue their fater’s work – a lifelong dedication to the power of bluegrass music to bring joy into people’s lives. Based in tradition the ensemble is loved and respected by the bluegrass faithful but they also bring something fresh and rejuvenation to the stage. The band has a confidence that comes with having paid their dues with twenty years on the bluegrass road. They are known not only for their individual prowess on their instruments but also the tight rhythm, the soulful material and the confidence in taking bluegrass from the safety of the shore into uncharted waters. The Travelin’ McCourys are quickly becoming known amongst fans and musical icons alike collaborating with the likes of Vince Gill, The Allman Brothers, Phish, Warren Haynes, Steve Earle, Dierks Bentley, David Grisman and MANY more!
Dre and the Collective (SOULFUL FOLK)
When Dre decided to start a band in her hometown of Tampa Bay, she knew it made sense to draw on the celebrated roots of successful and talented bands that cut their musical teeth there, such as Tom Petty and Ray Charles. Borrowing from many of the best bands and studio musicians in the region, she took those roots and blended them with her Swedish musical heritage as well as Westcoast Folk influence, to create something new called Dre and The Collective. It started out as a huge 11 piece band called The Tampa Collective, but through writing and experimentation has ultimately settled into a smaller band that grows depending on where they are and who’s available to play…a collective that flows between the blues, Gospel, folk, rock and Americana…sweetened with the strong melodies Sweden is known for.
Comparisons have already been made to such bands as The Dave Matthews Band, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals and First Aid Kit. According to Dre, “To create something new, you need to draw from past sounds and mix them with your point of view, your unique voice and experiences…then go paint your own picture”…and that’s exactly what Dre and The Collective are doing.