Downtown Raleigh Alliance

Inspired by Tony Trischka’s latest release on Rounder Records, titled Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular (2006), PineCone pairs Trischka with his friend and former banjo student Béla Fleck for a rare performance of twin-banjo bluegrass. While twin-fiddles are common in bluegrass, and the occasional twin mandolin sessions have emerged, double banjo projects are still a rarity. Trischka and Fleck's innate gifts as musicians and arrangers, coupled with their supreme knowledge of banjo history and technique, ensure that the performances are both provocative and tasteful, ranging from tightly-reigned and harmonious to spacious and exploratory. The set will include banjo duets as well as double banjo features with a stellar band—Michael Davies on guitar and vocals, Brittany Haas on fiddle and Skip Ward on bass. Perhaps you caught Trischka and Fleck performing (with comedian/banjoist Steve Martin) recently on The Late Show with David Letterman or heard them on NPR’s Weekend Edition. Well, this is your chance to witness two of the world’s top banjo players performing live in your own backyard!