With special guests Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb
(Town of Nelson, NY – April 2013
) The Nelson Odeon (three miles east of Cazenovia), 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson, will host David Wilcox with special guests Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb Friday, May 3, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 in advance. For more information, call 315.655.9193, email info@nelsonodeon.com or visit nelsonodeon.com/calendar/david-wilcox/.
Cleveland-born David Wilcox was inspired to play guitar after hearing a fellow college student playing in a stairwell. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music. He released an independent album in 1987, was a winner of the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk award in 1988, and by 1989 he had signed with A&M Records. His first release on the label, ‘How Did You Find Me Here’, sold over 100,000 copies the first year largely by word of mouth. Now, 17 albums into a career marked by personal revelation and wildly loyal fans, David continues to find and deliver joy, inspiration, and invention.
Considered a ‘songwriter’s songwriter’, his songs have been covered by artists such as k.d. lang and many others. In addition to his writing prowess, his skills as a performer and storyteller are unmatched. He holds audiences rapt with nothing more than a single guitar, thoroughly written songs, a fearless ability to mine the depths of human emotions of joy, sorrow and everything in between, and all tempered by a quick and wry wit.
Opening for David will be special guests Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb. They share a unique musical chemistry seldom found among musicians. Their live performances feature not only their spectacular technical grasp of the guitar, but also their outstanding musicality and ability to be spontaneously creative. The interaction between the two musicians is as much a feature of their shows as is the world-class guitar playing that they both display.
Loren and Mark’s varied repertoire of original and arranged music consists of stunning guitar duets as well as songs, giving them a wide appeal. Their music is influenced by Bluegrass, Jazz and Western; their style of guitar playing is largely built upon the thumb-picking techniques pioneered by guitar greats Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed.
About The Nelson Odeon:
In 2010, the historic Nelson Grange was converted into The Nelson Odeon, a small community-minded center for performances, nestled in the scenic rolling hills of Central New York.
Upcoming shows:
May 11: Mia Dyson
July 19: Jeffrey Foucault & Cold Satellite