“To ask how Laurie Lewis’s music is relevant in this day and age, in the broader folk, Americana, and bluegrass scenes as a whole, would be similar to asking how a brick in a home’s foundation is relevant to its structure. Her influence, her reach and her artistic intent are quiet stalwarts on which so much has been built.” Justin Hiltner, Bluegrass Situation

While steeped in the bluegrass tradition, Laurie’s songwriting demonstrates her ability to surpass the limitations of that genre. Her works reflect her wide range of influences: from old time and country to Tin Pan Alley, jazz standards and early rock ‘n roll. A recent project, and Laurie Lewis, is a series of duets with old friends (Kathy Kallick, Tom Rozum, Craig Smith, Mike Marshall, Nina Gerber, Barbara Higbie, and Todd Phillips), and the newest generation of acoustic standouts (Molly Tuttle, Leah Wollenberg and Tatiana Hargreaves).

It would take pages to include all the accolades Nina Gerber has received from the many songwriters she has worked with. Born and raised in the semi-rural outskirts of Sebastopol, CA, Gerber has been an undeniable staple of the West Coast acoustic music scene since the late 70’s.  As David Rawlings is to Gillian Welch, Gerber is to countless singer-songwriters: her musical choices are surprising, intriguing, deserving of one’s full attention, and at the same time, sit comfortably within the framework of any given song.

We’ll be at Knox Presbyterian Chuch. Purchase your tickets now through Eventbrite. Including fees, Adults are $39.19 and Caltech students and youth through high school are $12.51. If available, tickets will be sold at the door the night of the concert, $40 for Adults and $10 for Caltech students and youth. Cash or Check only.