the Grascals
Thursday
Nov. 17
2011
7:00 p.m.
The Forum
Hal Rogers Ctr.
Hazard, Ky
the Grascals
with special guest The Roys
Featuring the Kentucky School of Bluegrass
& Traditional Music Ensembles
Admission: Prime Orchestra Center Seats - $20
All Other Seats - $15 adults
$8 students (age 18 & under)
The Grascals have quickly become one of bluegrass and country music’s rising stars. Since their debut album in 2004, The Grascals have been nominated for two Grammy®Awards, received the SPBGMA's 2011 Instrumental Group of the Year, SPBGMA's 2010 Bluegrass Band of the Year, SPBGMA's 2009Album of the Year and IBMA's (2007, 2006) Entertainer of the Year.
Their cutting-edge modern bluegrass is delivered with a deep knowledge of, and admiration for, the work of the music’s founding fathers. Timely yet timeless, The Grascals make music that is entirely relevant to the here and now, yet immersed in traditional values of soul and musicianship.
Also performing will be The Roys. Blending proficiency and passion into a musically intoxicating package, The Roys’ debut with LONESOME WHISTLE (Rural Rhythm Records), is a spirited set that showcases these siblings’ stellar vocals, taut musicianship and enviable songwriting skills. With their reverence for legends such as Bill Monroe as well as contemporary torch bearers like Ricky Skaggs, The Roys have crafted a debut set that combines the best of bluegrass music’s traditions with the promise of its future. The video for one of the album’s releases “Coal Minin’ Man” was shot in Hazard, KY using local miners from Teco Coal Company.
Student ensembles from HCTC’s Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music will open the evening show.
