Jazzgrass is an exciting band dedicated to toe-tappin’, accessible music, honoring the traditions of bluegrass, Appalachian music, Americana, and the jazz composers who have their ears attuned our rural homeland. Jazzgrass will be performing music written by Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck, Pat Metheny, Dave Grusin, Barnaby Finch, Natalie McMaster, the Allman Brothers, and many more…
Jazzgrass was put together in 1999 by Barnaby Finch to honor the newer and more progressive side of Bluegrass music. He was originally smitten with the music of a short-lived all-star band, put together at the Telluride Festival, called "Strength In Numbers". Jazzgrass originally had Sean and Sara Watkins, soon to be very famous with Nickel Creek, and Kevin Hennessy on bass. Nickel Creek burst onto the scene, and that was the end of that lineup. In 2011, Barnaby wanted to perform that music again, and recruited some talented locals to play.
There's Don Reed on mandolin, dobro, and guitar. He's a famous Idyllwild virtuoso who's performed with J.J. Cale, Dick Dale, Ian Tyson, and Jackie de Shannon. There's Lily McCabe Barksdale on fiddle, a talented young lady with a gorgeous tone, who played for the Troubadours at the Ramona Festival. Also on fiddle is the virtuoso Jeremie Levi, a very popular performer in the Palm Springs area. On bass is Bill Saitta, one of the busiest musicians in the Coachella Valley, and San Diego luminary Duncan Moore on drums, who has worked with everyone around, especially local favorite Peter Sprague. Rounding out the band is veteran ace Bob Hamilton, who has a long list of credits. Pianist Barnaby Finch is the musical director, with credits ranging from George Benson, Lee Ritenour, Tom Scott, Lionel Richie, and many others.
Mr. Finch is also a lifetime member of the Friends of the Encinitas Library.
CONCERT TIPS
Arrive early to find parking and to obtain your free ticket.
Tickets are available from 1:00 PM on the day of the concert at the door to the Community Room.
Seats are first come, first served.
Additional parking is available at City Hall just west of the library.
Doors open around 1:30 PM.