Bluegrass Concert

The Chestnut Center for the Arts will host “Hand Picked Bluegrass Band” on Saturday, January 29th. Hand Picked is a multi-talented four-piece group that takes a broad, innovative approach to acoustic bluegrass from “bluegrass to swing… and everything in between. Their diverse musical backgrounds create a truly unique sound all their own. Musicians Joe Cronick (banjo, mandolin, guitar, vocals), Susan Cronick (guitar, fiddle, vocals), Brian Cate (bass, vocals) and Ron Meier (banjo, mandolin, guitar) employ a wide range of picking styles before appreciative audiences throughout the Midwest. Band members have shared the stage with some of the finest in bluegrass music including Vassar Clements, Benny Martin, Chubby Wise, Jethro Burns, Alison Krauss and Randy Howard to name a few. Their original songwriting, classy musicianship and tight harmonies are daring yet disciplined. Bluegrass Unlimited magazine describes the band’s most recent recording project as "a fine offering of contemporary bluegrass highlighted by vibrant vocals and creative instrumentation. Opening for Hand Picked will be local singer/song-writer Tuck Pence. Tuck is well known throughout the Midwest as the must-see solo act. His new release, American Relic, has been receiving outstanding reviews. Hand Picked promises a night of lively foot-stomping entertainment. The concert will be held from 7:30 – 9:45pm. “Pickers” are invited to bring their instruments as a jam session will be held immediately following the concert. Tickets for Hand Picked Bluegrass Band are available at the Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, 208 S. Chestnut Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449. For more information persons may call 715-389-8999 or email the Center at office@chestnutarts.org.

Chestnut Center for the Arts

208 S. Chestnut Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449