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Contact: Jordana Greenberg
Harpeth Rising, "Americana Sensation," in Alabama
"Harpeth Rising, warm, honest, and true music by four exquisite musicians." Peter Zeijl, Folk En Zo
Voted 'Best Local
Band in Nashville' by the Tennessean, the four classically trained
musicians of Harpeth Rising bring an exciting and distinctively new
sound to the folk genre. With a banjo and a fiddle, you might think
they're traditional bluegrass - but think again. Cello and hand drums
round out the ensemble, creating a truly unique sound. Their virtuosic
instrumentals are coupled with intimate vocals and sincere lyrics. The
group met at the Indiana University School of Music and were united, and
continue to be driven by, their eclectic musical interests. A little
bit bluegrass, a little bit classical, a little bit folk and a whole lot
of original, Harpeth Rising is a band to watch.
The quartet has recently begun promoting their latest project: an album
of songs written by David Greenberg, father of Jordana Greenberg, the
band's violinist. Harpeth Rising has been performing songs by David
Greenberg for several years to much acclaim, and fans have requested
this project for some time. Before the release of this album, Harpeth
Rising's touring was largely focused on promoting their second album: Dead Man's Hand, produced by multiple Grammy-winner, Bil VornDick (Alison Krauss, Bob Dylan, and Bela Fleck). Some
of this season's highlights have included appearances at the Cambridge
Folk Festival, The Frome Festival, Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and
ROMP Music Festival (alongside artists such as Emmylou Harris and Steve
Martin).
Harpeth Rising will be playing two dates in Alabama at the end of
September. Their first stop will be at Moonlight on the Mountain in
Birmingham on September 27th at 7:30pm. Admission is $15 at the door.
They will continue on to Auburn for the Sunadilla Acoustic Concert
Series on September 28th at 7:30pm at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship (450 E. Thach Avenue). Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 in
advance at The Gnu's Room (414 S. Gay Street). Both series offer a
wide array of folk, blues, country, and bluegrass music.
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www.harpethrising.com
"An Americana Sensation" - WSM 650
"Think New Grass Revival meets Fairport Convention" - SKYe Magazine
"The future of original string music" - Moonlight on the Mountain
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