Acoustic music supergroup Mr. Sun, featuring renowned fiddler Darol Anger, guitarist Grant Gordy, Scottish bassist Aidan O’Donnell and mandolinist Joe K. Walsh, will perform two shows presented by Bagaduce Music. The concerts are scheduled for Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. at The Clifford Arts and Student Center in Unity and Friday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Blue Hill First Congregational Church in Blue Hill (note this is a change from the original venue, but is quite nearby.)
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Bluegrass Jam and engage with the members of Mr. Sun, widely regarded as legends of the American roots scene. Anger, an eminent fiddler and Professor Emeritus at Berklee College of Music, has released numerous solo albums and played alongside David Grisman and Mike Marshall. He is also the founder of the Turtle Island Quartet, Psychograss and Republic of Strings. Mandolin virtuoso and vocalist Joe K. Walsh spent four years with the award-winning bluegrass act the Gibson Brothers before establishing himself as a solo artist and songwriter, in addition to serving as Strings Department Professor at Berklee. Gordy, an all-around guitar master, previously performed with Dawg Music pioneer David Grisman’s band. O’Donnell, a phenomenal bassist from Scotland, has provided accompaniment for harpist Maeve Gilchrist and numerous modern jazz icons.
Mr. Sun has established a strong presence in the acoustic Americana music scene, performing at major festivals such as Wintergrass, Grey Fox and Freshgrass, as well as at IBMA conventions over the past four years. Their upcoming shows will offer audiences a chance to experience their signature sound live, join your friends in a bluegrass jam and even have some tasty bites to eat!
Thursday, June 26 at Clifford Student and Arts Center, Unity:
- 6:15-7:15 p.m. – Doors open, Bluegrass jam with Bennett Konesni (bring your instruments!)
- 6:30-7 p.m. – Meet & Greet and refreshments with Mr. Sun (requiring a separate ticket)
- 7:30 p.m. – Concert featuring Mr. Sun
Friday, June 27 at *First Congregational Church of Blue Hill:
- 4 p.m. – Lecture/Demo with Mr. Sun ($15 suggested donation, attendees are encouraged to bring instruments.)
- 5:30 p.m. – Bluegrass Jam with Bennett Konesni and a Bean BBQ Supper catered by Deer Isle BBQ (vegetarian and meat options available; pre-orders required via ticket link or by emailing [email protected])
- 7:30 p.m. – Concert featuring Mr. Sun
Due to popularity, this is a change to First Congregational Church of Blue Hill from the original venue which was Bagaduce Music. All tickets will be honored.
Advanced tickets are recommended. Tickets and additional information are available at www.bagaducemusic.org or by calling 207-374-5454.
Bagaduce Music is a 501 (C )(3), working in community to make Maine’s musical coastline sing! From Blue Hill to Belfast, Portland to Steuben — offering classes, ensembles, concerts, dances, and musical experiences in folk, bluegrass, jazz, group singing and more. Volunteer opportunities available.
