Celebrate the season with Mr. Sun, the genre-defying bluegrass supergroup known for their adventurous spirit and dazzling virtuosity. In this one-night-only performance, the band reimagines Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite with their signature blend of jazz sophistication, bluegrass roots, and playful improvisation. Expect unexpected twists, vibrant textures, and a fresh energy that transforms this timeless classic into something uniquely Mr. Sun. The performance will also feature a selection of the band’s most loved repertoire from the past decade
Mr. Sun comprises some of the most original musicians to apply themselves to the American String Band. Legendary fiddler Darol Anger is at home in a number of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent, and is a member of the original "nuclear" generation of pickers who extended Bluegrass, Jazz, and Classical music to find their common ground; Mr Sun is the latest iteration in that legacy. Joe K. Walsh is one of the foremost contemporary mandolinists, with 4 award-winning years in the Gibson Brothers, 3 solo recordings, and a Berklee professorship. Grant Gordy is a standout in the crowded field of Acoustic Guitar Wunderkinds. Grant's work was quickly recognized for its kaleidoscopic excellence and startling emotion, fusing Jazz, R&B, and Bluegrass concepts to an unprecedented degree. The group recently added the masterful bassist Aidan O'Donnell, a Brooklyn, New York (by way of Scotland) jazz veteran.