The Up Close Recital Society is kicking off 2018 with a performance by Grammy Award-winning mandolinist John Reischman and the Pine Siskins.
Reischman is set to take to the stage on Friday, March 16 at 8 p.m. in a show at Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park.
Reischman, regarded as one of the premier mandolinists of his generation, swings between reinventions of traditional old-time tunes, deconstructions from bluegrass repertoire and compelling original tunes.
“Most of all, he’s an understated visionary, the kind of master craftsman whose music is virtuosic without ever being flashy and who is renowned for his impeccable taste and tone as an artist,” a press release says. “John Reischman embodies the true spirit of acoustic music in the 21st century.”
Reischman is joined by the Pine Siskins, a group of world-class instrumentalists that includes Trent Freeman on fiddle, Eli West on guitar and Patrick Metzger on bass.
The John Reischman performance is the first of four planned recitals in 2018. Coming up on May 31 is Waxwing, featuring Peggy Lee on cello, John Bentley on saxophone and Tony Wilson on guitar, at Old Crow Coffee. On Oct. 10, guitarist Itemar Erez and Hamin Honari on percussion will perform at Centennial Lodge. On Nov. 29, pianist John Stetch is set to perform at Old Crow Coffee.
The Up Close Recital Series was founded in 2017 with a goal of providing intimate and world-class professional music performances in unique venues in New Westminster.
The recital series is presented with the support of a City of New Westminster arts and culture grant.
CHECK IT OUT
WHAT: John Reischman and the Pine Siskins, in performance as part of the Up Close Recital Society Series. A cash-only bar with beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
WHERE: Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park
WHEN: Friday, March 16, doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
TICKETS: $20 in advance, $25 at the door (cash only). Buy ahead through www.brownpapertickets.com.
