Jenny Lester & Generation Gap
Reviving bluegrass with Jenny Lester and Generation Gap – tradition meets innovation in every note!
2pm-4pm Sunday June 9 , 2024
Nanoose Library Hall 2489 Nanoose Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada
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Located on Vancouver Island BC, Jenny Lester & Generation Gap breathe new life into bluegrass music. Led by Canadian bluegrass luminary Jenny Lester, the band's dynamic fusion of original and traditional bluegrass, old-time, and Celtic music showcases rich harmonies and virtuosic instrumentation. Larry White's driving banjo and warm vocals, Tai McGillivray's enchanting mandolin, and Josh Miszczak's captivating fiddling, combined with Craig Korth's solid bass lines, create an unforgettable musical experience for audiences.Reserve your seat!
Jenny Lester: A Canadian bluegrass performer and recording artist with a rich background in music, including touring with her family band and releasing acclaimed albums. She brings a contemporary freshness to the bluegrass tradition with her songwriting and multi-instrumentalist skills.
Larry White: Hailing from Charlottesville, Virginia, Larry is known for his skillful bluegrass banjo playing and baritone vocals. With a background in traditional bluegrass, he adds humor and energy to the band's performances.
Tai McGillivray: A young and talented mandolinist from Denman Island, Tai brings enchanting melodies to the band's sound. Despite his age, he has a wealth of experience and has already released an album featuring original material.
Josh Miszczak: A versatile fiddle player with classical training, Josh adds depth and intrigue to the band's music with his solos and harmonies.
Craig Korth: Meet Craig Korth, the backbone of the band and a founding member of the legendary Canadian group Jerusalem Ridge. With over 30 years of friendship with Jenny Lester, his warm voice enriches the harmonies while his skillful bass playing provides the band's foundation.
Together, Jenny Lester and Generation Gap offer a blend of original songs, traditional bluegrass tunes, and influences from other genres, creating a dynamic and engaging musical experience for their audience.
For more information please visit www.jennylester.com
