Celtic Guitarist Robin Bullock Comes to 6 On The Square

From 6OTS:

Saturday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m., 6 On The Square (6OTS) welcomes award winning guitar artist Robin Bullock to their stage. A virtuoso on guitar, cittern, and mandolin, Robin blends the songs of the ancient Celtic melodies and roots music traditions of the "New World,” effortlessly melding the past and present into one magical experience.

The rich music of both the Celts as well as Appalachian bluegrass thrives in the Washington, DC, area where Robin grew up. At the early age of seven he began playing the guitar and these cultural influences led Robin on the pathway to his future. His formative years were spent at fiddlers' conventions, bluegrass festivals and Irish seisuns, mastering the subtleties of a half-dozen instruments in both styles. Spirited Irish jigs and reels, haunting ballads of southern Appalachia, and evocative original compositions, all find a common ground in Robin's music. It’s his successful melding of these styles that has won him much critical praise.

Publications as diverse as Classical Guitar wrote, "A musician whose technical skill and stylistic expertise are second to none"; Folk Roots wrote, "Celtic flatpicking hero...a spectacular display of virtuosity and musicianship"; and Bluegrass Unlimited wrote, "Brilliant...inventive interpretations filled with grace and charm and warmth and insight".

Originally rising to prominence as a founding member of the innovative acoustic world-music trio Helicon (winners of the Association for Independent Music's prestigious INDIE Award for Best Seasonal Recording), Robin's solo career has won him multiple Washington Area Music Association WAMMIE Awards, a Governor's Award from the Maryland State Arts Council, and a feature broadcast on National Public Radio's hugely popular Celtic music program "The Thistle and Shamrock." His recorded work includes eight critically acclaimed solo CDs and numerous collaborations, including Celtic Guitar Summit with California fingerstylist Steve Baughman, which was honored by Acoustic Guitar Magazine with an "Editor's Pick" as one of the top CDs of 2003.

6OTS invites you to enjoy Bullock’s warm stage presence, brilliant musicianship, and soulful musical expression. It’s an evening of entertainment that’s sure to please all. Tickets are $15 (plus $2 service charge) until the date of the performance, $18 at the door. Ticket price for students, under age 18, are always $2; please call to make a student reservation! Doors open one-hour prior to show time. For further information, call (607) 843-OTS6 (6876) or visit www.6onthesquare.org .

Also, don't miss these future performances: Peppino D’Agostino on April 11; Burns and Kristy on April 20; and Cliff Eberhardt on April 27. These shows are at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. For further information, call (607) 843-OTS6 (6876) or visit the website at www.6onthesquare.org for tickets and future event information.

While at 6OTS, or before the show, come view the fantasy paintings of D. Michael Price. Plan to attend the “Art Closing Reception” on March 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. All are invited. The Price exhibit runs through March 23, and on April 5, come see the oil paintings of Marjorie Harris.

6 On The Square, Inc., a not-for-profit, volunteer-based, community music and arts venue, is located at 6 LaFayette Park in downtown Oxford. Phone: (607) 843-OTS6 (6876).

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