(Town of Nelson, NY – Nov. 2014) Tim and Myles Thompson are a Nashville-based Americana-jazz-folk duo featuring International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Tim Thompson and acclaimed violinist Myles Thompson. The group will perform at The Nelson Odeon Friday Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Since forming as a duo in 2009, the father-son act has entertained audiences from coast-to-coast, presenting high-energy instrumental and vocal duets of improvised originals and classics reminiscent of legendary artists such as Chet Atkins, Stephane Grappelli, Chick Corea and Jackson Browne. Although influenced by the masters, their down-to-earth musical style is all their own — a one-of-a-kind combination of improvisational jazz, traditional folk, singer-songwriter, country, rock, and World.
A native of northern Minnesota, Tim’s guitar playing, vocals and songwriting reveal his Midwestern musical roots with a hint of Americana Nashville. Audiences smile and tap their feet as he layers intricate melodies, chords and textures with his acoustic and electric guitars while his son, Myles, answers and/or takes the lead with soaring and drifting echoes on violin, occasionally surprising audience members with a humorous, homespun story. Tim’s unique technique, intricate and fun arrangements helped him win the International Fingerstyle Championship in 2008.
The father-son, give-and-take approach is fun-filled, yet humble, leaving audiences inspired with a sense of family and friends.
Tickets can be purchased at ww.nelsonodeon.com.
The Odeon is located at 4035 Nelson Road, just north of Route 20 and three miles east of Cazenovia.