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The Yonder Mountain String Band is Adam Aijala, guitar; Jeff Austin, mandolin; Dave Johnston, banjo and Ben Kaufmann, bass. Fusing traditional elements and modern techniques on their self-titled album, the leadoff cut, “Sidewalk Stars” appropriately and perfectly captures their spirit, closing the gap between bluegrass and rock. Its dueling electric guitar/banjo solo section, “How About You?” has the goods to turn people on to a new way of thinking about how a banjo can be played. “There are places where the banjo and mandolin become rock instruments,” says Kaufman. “’Angel,’ meanwhile could be dubbed ‘hard-folk,’ a song where we draw from personal influences that bridge—for us—our love of heavier rock music with lyrical imagery that’s clearly traditional.” Can you hardly wait? For tickets ($45/$35) and further information about The Ridgefield Playhouse, call the box office at 203-438-5795; tickets may also be purchased online at www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: HealtheChildren fundraiser in Ridgefield this Saturday - Sep 19, 2008 - 4:12 PM Best Blues Guitarist Joe Bonamassa returning to Ridgefield - Sep 19, 2008 - 8:25 AM From Danbury to Stamford, United Way of Western CT takes regional aim at lack of affordable housing - Sep 18, 2008 - 2:53 PM Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Ridgefield - Sep 17, 2008 - 12:19 AM Visionary singer Lindsey Buckingham returning to The Ridgefield Playhouse - Sep 15, 2008 - 6:42 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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