event Tony Furtado
Also Playing: Trina Hamlin
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Thu Feb 18
8 pm
Tony Furtado and Trina Hamlin at Evanston SPACE
Portland resident Tony Furtado has made a name for himself as one of the most impressive banjo players in bluegrass. Furtado began his career as a sideman in California but after relocating to Colorado, he began blending vocals and languid slide guitar with his banjo picking, and the contrasting styles combined into a remarkable new sound. His albums—including last year’s Deep Water—exemplify his unique approach, but in a live setting, the music is considerably more energized; see his 2005 live disc Bare Bones for proof.
Evanston SPACE 1245 Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Portland resident Tony Furtado has made a name for himself as one of the most impressive banjo players in bluegrass. Furtado began his career as a sideman in California but after relocating to Colorado, he began blending vocals and languid slide guitar with his banjo picking, and the contrasting styles combined into a remarkable new sound. His albums—including last year’s Deep Water—exemplify his unique approach, but in a live setting, the music is considerably more energized; see his 2005 live disc Bare Bones for proof.
Updated 09/28/2011
