Sunday, May 4th @ Witherspoon Concert Hall
Leo Kottke with Leon Redbone
Leo Kottke is an acoustic guitarist. He is widely known for his idiosyncratic
fingerpicking style, which draws on blues, jazz, and folk music influences, and
his syncopated, polyphonic melodies. His work is often considered part of the
American Primitivism movement, partly because he was signed to John Fahey's
Takoma Records label. Kottke has overcome a series of personal obstacles
including partial deafness and a nearly career-ending bout with tendon damage to
emerge as a widely-recognized master of his instrument. Leon Redbone is a
singer and guitarist specializing in interpretations of early 20th-century
music, including jazz and blues standards and Tin Pan Alley classics. Recognized
for his trademark Panama hat, dark sunglasses, and bow tie, Redbone first
appeared on stage in Toronto, Canada in the mid-1970s. Virtually nothing is
known for certain about his background or true identity. Redbone has been called
"the most famous non-famous American musician". Redbone has released
approximately fifteen albums and earned a sizable cult following who will travel
significant distances to hear him perform. His concerts blend performance,
comedy, and skilled instrumentals. Recurrent gags involve the influence of
alcohol and claiming to have written works originating well before his time (as
part of the mystery of his true age).
7:30pm show - $29.50 to $36.50 reserved seats
Advance Tickets Available March 28th