Jerry Barlow Celtic Guitar performs for the Summer Nights Concert Series |
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Shumei International Institute, in collaboration with the Hazlerig Music House, will host acclaimed Celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow for concert, as part of a summer concert series. The concert takes place at 7 P.M. on Friday, September 4th in the beautiful Shumei Outdoor Amphitheater. Barlow’s expressive arrangements have been described as music to soothe the soul, warm the heart and lift the spirit
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Jerry Barlow is a warm accessible performer and storyteller. His unique and skillfully delivered repertoire is a synthesis of his own Celtic inspired compositions and the traditional music of the British Isles. Jerry’s music has the power to transport the listener across time and space on an imaginary journey to such places as a rustic Irish fishing village, the misty Scottish Highlands, or an ancient English forest. For centuries, Celtic melodies have been played primarily on the harp, flute, pennywhistle, and fiddle. More recently, innovative guitarists have developed methods of playing this enchanting music utilizing alternate tunings combined with fingerstyle techniques. In concert, Jerry brings traditional Celtic tunes alive by sharing the history, humor and legends behind the music. “Jerry Barlow's performances reveal a performer who is skilled, funny and riveting. Out of the many musicians performing today, the vast majorities are skilled in either performing on their instrument or in entertaining an audience. It's very rare and extremely enjoyable to see a musician at the very top of his craft in both areas,” says Scott Beach, Entertainment Director of Colorado Celtic Entertainment. The Indie Acoustic Project, an international award that celebrates the best in innovative, independent acoustic music, has selected the title song from Jerry’s newest CD, BRING DOWN THE STORM, as “one of the best songs of 2006.” Songs from his first CD, KEEPSAKE, have been played on National Public Radio and were included in a PBS documentary Song of Our Children. He also performed for NPR’s High Plains Radio Room concert series. Jerry was featured in Fingerstyle Guitar magazine. He has performed for the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music in the Gates Auditorium. Other performances include Swallow Hill Music Association in Denver, the Performing Arts Festival at the Denver Center for Performing Arts, and the Main Stage at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver. Barlow is a consummate performer who has been on the A-list of concert musicians in Colorado for years. The Shumei International Institute and Sylvia Hazlerig are happy to be hosting this award-winning guitarist all the way from Denver to perform in Crestone. Tickets for the concert are $10, and all proceeds benefit the artist directly. In the case of rain, the concert will be moved indoors. For tickets and information call 719-256-5284.
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