Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/15/2014
7:30 pm
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Location
Buckhorn Opera House
32 Main Street
- Pinos Altos, NM
The Mimbres Region Arts Council Presents Grace & Tony 2014-15 Folk Series
The Mimbres Region Arts Council, in conjunction with premier sponsor Cissy McAndrew/United County Mimbres Realty, is pleased to announce the second of four exceptional performances in the 2014-2015 Folk Series. Grace & Tony will perform on Saturday, November 15, 2014, 7:30 p.m. at the Buckhorn Opera House in the scenic mountain town of Pinos Altos – 10 short minutes outside of Silver City.
When Loretto, Tennessee-based Grace Shultz and Tony White met, they fell in love, and making music together followed. Exposed to music early on in their lives by family (Grace’s liked the Southern styles from gospel all the way to rock, while Tony learned from his brother, John Paul White of The Civil Wars fame), Grace & Tony experimented with an unlikely blend of genres by mixing punk, folk, bluegrass, and Texas swing, to create something new, what they call, “Punkgrass,” which is, according to Tony “a natural fusion of my punk rock background and Grace’s southern gospel and bluegrass upbringing.”
Crafting and singing lyrical tales of murder, addiction, and lost love wrapped in a happy twist, Grace & Tony honed their newfound brand of music on the sidewalks of downtown Nashville, showcasing an ability to create emotionally connective music. “We made ourselves available,” said Grace. “[The music]…isn’t forced, it’s very organic and it stands out because it’s a real fusion of what’s new and old. We play whatever pops into our heads; from classic rock to southern gospel, we scratch every itch. It’s dark, yet happy; silly, yet serious. Plus, it’s a whole lot of fun to play,” says Tony.
They’ve shared the stage with the Lone Bellow, Billy Joe Shaver, Dom Flemons, and Carolina Chocolate Drops, as well as hitting the high seas on the Cayamo music cruise, playing alongside the likes of Kris Kristofferson, Ricky Scaggs, Bruce Hornsby, and Lyle Lovett.
MRAC members can purchase tickets for $15, non-member tickets are $20, available online (www.mimbresarts.org) and at the MRAC office in the Wells Fargo Bank building. Single ticket outlets: Alotta Gelato, Gila Hike & Bike, and L&I Arts (available 10 days before each show). Tickets may be available at the door.