The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band + The Welter Brothers
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Summer Outdoor Concerts • The Meadow Stage @ ICCA
Free Admission for Children 12 & Under
A standout night for bluegrass fans - and a fine introduction for anyone who isn’t one yet. The IBMA-winning husband-and-wife duo from Lebanon, Tennessee have been at the heart of the bluegrass community for two decades, anchored by Amanda’s vocals (IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, 2014) and Kenny’s flat-picking, widely regarded as among the most influential of his generation. Local sibling duo The Welter Brothers open with the kind of blood harmony you can’t manufacture.
The award-winning duo of Kenny & Amanda Smith have cultivated a reputation of delivering fresh, heartfelt, bluegrass music to stages worldwide for nearly two decades. Known for sincere vocals and stellar musicianship, Kenny & Amanda Smith are one of the most beloved husband-and-wife teams in acoustic music.
Combining fresh bluegrass songs with Amanda Smith’s passionate singing and Kenny Smith’s inventive guitar work, has proved a winning combination among fans and critics alike. The husband and wife team released their debut album in 2001, and haven’t looked back. Kenny & Amanda Smith were quickly embraced by the bluegrass community, and were named Emerging Artist of the Year by the IBMA in 2003. Amanda Smith was named IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 2014, while the duo has received numerous nominations from the IBMA, SPBGMA and Dove awards throughout the years as well. Kenny’s reputation as one of the most influential flat-picking guitarists of his generation, makes him one of the most in-demand bluegrass guitar players in the industry.
The Welter Brothers (Corban and Jackson) are simultaneously scholars of traditional music, and practical working musicians. They demonstrate a technical flash that comes from a youth spent jamming at bluegrass festivals, alongside an interest in the folk process and the art of aural storytelling (across many cultures). They have special affinity for eclectic and obscure regional music, but aren't too proud to play "Folsom Prison Blues" or "Pancho and Lefty" for the tipsy guy waving a $20 in the back of a small town bar. As with any sibling duo, their "blood harmony" sets them apart, proving that the "brothers" part isn't just a band name.
Free Admission for Children 12 & Under
A standout night for bluegrass fans - and a fine introduction for anyone who isn’t one yet. The IBMA-winning husband-and-wife duo from Lebanon, Tennessee have been at the heart of the bluegrass community for two decades, anchored by Amanda’s vocals (IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, 2014) and Kenny’s flat-picking, widely regarded as among the most influential of his generation. Local sibling duo The Welter Brothers open with the kind of blood harmony you can’t manufacture.
The award-winning duo of Kenny & Amanda Smith have cultivated a reputation of delivering fresh, heartfelt, bluegrass music to stages worldwide for nearly two decades. Known for sincere vocals and stellar musicianship, Kenny & Amanda Smith are one of the most beloved husband-and-wife teams in acoustic music.
Combining fresh bluegrass songs with Amanda Smith’s passionate singing and Kenny Smith’s inventive guitar work, has proved a winning combination among fans and critics alike. The husband and wife team released their debut album in 2001, and haven’t looked back. Kenny & Amanda Smith were quickly embraced by the bluegrass community, and were named Emerging Artist of the Year by the IBMA in 2003. Amanda Smith was named IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 2014, while the duo has received numerous nominations from the IBMA, SPBGMA and Dove awards throughout the years as well. Kenny’s reputation as one of the most influential flat-picking guitarists of his generation, makes him one of the most in-demand bluegrass guitar players in the industry.
The Welter Brothers (Corban and Jackson) are simultaneously scholars of traditional music, and practical working musicians. They demonstrate a technical flash that comes from a youth spent jamming at bluegrass festivals, alongside an interest in the folk process and the art of aural storytelling (across many cultures). They have special affinity for eclectic and obscure regional music, but aren't too proud to play "Folsom Prison Blues" or "Pancho and Lefty" for the tipsy guy waving a $20 in the back of a small town bar. As with any sibling duo, their "blood harmony" sets them apart, proving that the "brothers" part isn't just a band name.
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7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth, WA, United States, Washington 98826
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Host or PublisherIcicle Creek Center for the Arts
