American Roots Music…honoring the tradition
Tim Lake— November 12, 7:00 pm
Singer-songwriter, composer, performer, and teacher, Dr. Tim Lake is a multi-talented musician who has been playing banjo and guitar as a professional musician for more than 20 years. He has performed across the United States and internationally with his group "The Little Big Band." His credits include teaching at the University of Kentucky and the release of 10 albums of original songs.
A master on his instrument, Lake's music displays rare qualities heard on the radio far too infrequently. While over 90 percent of the compositions on his albums are original, Lake also often turns his eye to the classics, giving them his unique spin.
But Lake's musical abilities are not limited strictly to songs and ballads. In 1991 he completed his doctoral dissertation, resulting in "An American Concerto for 5-String Banjo and Orchestra," a masterwork that proved that a banjo can successfully be put on a concert hall stage to good reviews. www.timlake.com
Tim Lake Tickets: $7 in advance
$23 for series (preferred seating)
Scott Risner— December 10, 7:00 pm
Mandolinist/guitarist Scott Risner is a former member of J.D. Crowe and the New South, but that's just a small part of the story. Since Risner started playing music at age 10, mandolin has taken the Verona, KY native to Indianapolis, Nashville, and finally, back to Northern Kentucky.
Once back home, Risner spent eight years with the Comet Bluegrass All Stars , during which the All Stars we won three CAMMY and three Cincinnati Entertainment Awards for best bluegrass band in the Cincinnati area. Iver the year, he has performed at Bluegrass Festivals in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
Risner is currently playing around town filling in for missing musicians with The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, The Tammy Whynots, Tex Schramm & the Radio King Cowboys, Browngrass & Wildflowers, The Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Band and still does an occasional gig with Earl's Gone Wild. http://www.reverbnation.com/scottrisneratestrings
Scott Risner Tickets: $7 in advance
$23 for series (preferred seating)
Scotty Anderson— January 14, 7:00 pm
Scotty Anderson is an underground legend among guitarists. Known to aficionados across the United States and internationally for his unique approach that fuses country, rockabilly and jazz, Anderson has drawn the attention of the famous as well as the novice: His first album, Sleight of Hand, featured liners notes by legendary players Chet Atkins, James Burton, and Thumbs Carlisle.
Anderson has given guitar clinics across the country, and has performed at the North American Music manufacturer's shows in Anaheim, California, and Nashville Tennessee. He has also preformed for the Chet Atkins appreciation Society in Paris, France, and with other members of his very musical family at the Barns of Wolf Trap, in Vienna, Virginia. He recorded two albums for J Curve Records, and most recently released a live DVD, Working Without a Net. www.scottyandersonguitar.com
Scotty Anderson Tickets: $7 in advance
$23 for series (preferred seating)
Greg Schaber—February 11, 7:00 pm
Greg Schaber is blues-influenced guitarist, singer and songwriter who performs original and classic compositions on a variety of instruments. Perhaps best-known for his work with the largely electric, award-winning Greg Schaber Band, Schaber is a masterful acoustic guitarist as well, and routinely performs original solo pieces that draw on influences as diverse as Delta, Piedmont and Texas-style acoustic blues, ragtime, jazz, and even fiddle tunes and old-time country music.
To bring life to these various musical colors, Schaber relies on a wide range of instruments. A typical solo performance finds him employing acoustic guitar, electric guitar, National steel guitar and guitar-banjo, all played with taste and virtuosity. Depending on the program, he may also include harp guitar and/or mandolin. www.gregschaber.com
Greg Schaber Tickets: $7 in advance
$23 for series (preferred seating)
JUST ANNOUNCED !!!!! The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars March 10, 7-9pm
Since their inception in 1996, the popularity of the band has grown, opening for such national acts as Sam Bush, Blue Highway, Del McCoury and Ricky Skaggs. The CBAS won the Cincinnati Enquirer Cammy Award in 2000, 2001 and 2002 for "Best Bluegrass/Folk Band" as well as CityBeat's Cincinnati Entertainment Awards in 2001, 2002 and 2004 for "Best Bluegrass/Folk Band."
As with all the Winter Light Series, This show will sell out !! Please note these tickets are $10 in advance below or call 859-431-0020 or $15 day of show (if available).
The Comet Bluegrass Allstars Tickets: $10 in advance
$23 for series (preferred seating)
Winter Light Series Tickets: $7 in advance (except for Comet Bluegrass Allstars $10), $23 for series (preferred seating)
$10 day of show (except for Comet Bluegrass Allstars $15). To check availability call
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