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Event
House Concert: Ryan McKasson and Eric McDonald
Ryan McKasson (fiddle) and Eric McDonald (guitar, mandolin, vocals) are masters of tradition who purposefully explore its edges and what lies beyond. The result is alluring, complex, and full of spontaneous musicality. They are rooted in the Scottish music traditions, with some Canadian and East Coast maritime mixed in. Devon Leger of Hearth Music and the KBCS program Sunday's Hornpipe says, "This duo really shows how two masterful musicians listen and play off each other." Their sound transcends boundaries and appeals to music lovers of all stripes. McKasson and McDonald are in the process of producing their first album together.
Here's an audio sample: https://www.reverbnation.com/ryanmckassonericmcdonald
This will be an acoustic show in a private residence in Tacoma, WA. The address will be shared with ticket buyers as well as a contact phone number for any questions. The show will have open seating, and children are welcome if they can sit and listen quietly for two sets. Seating is limited to 30.
Date: Thursday, February 23rd
Time: 7:00 pm sharp - ~ 9:00 pm
Tickets: sliding scale $15 - $20 per person (this duo works hard to make a living as independent musicians, so if you can afford to pay $20 for this wonderful evening, you'll be ensuring some extra good karma! But, we know there are students and others hard pressed for cash these days, so you decide what you can afford)
Ryan McKasson is a Tacoma musical treasure. He's been touring and performing across the country in recent years, so we're happy to have him back for a little while. McKasson has gained a reputation as a performer, composer, collaborator, and teacher. In 1996, he was the youngest to win the National Scottish Fiddle Championship. The next year, he was awarded a Merit Scholarship for Viola Performance from the University of Southern California where he studied with Donald McInnes. In 2004, Ryan and his sister, Cali, formed a band, The McKassons, that released two critically acclaimed albums, Tall Tales (2004) and Tripping Maggie (2006). Since 2002, he has also been fiddler for a renowned contra dance band, The Syncopaths, has recorded with Hanneke Cassel on her albums Silver and For Reasons Unseen, and with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas on their album Highlander's Farewell.
Eric McDonald is a fast rising face on the traditional music scene. A former student at Boston's Berklee College of Music, he is accomplished as a mandolinist and DADGAD guitarist. His refined accompaniment can be heard on recordings by artists such as Katie McNally, Brendan Carey Block, Pesky J. Nixon, Rebecca Wudarski and others. He tours as a member of the inter-continental Scottish trio Cantrip, as well as alongside fine musicians such as Will Woodson, Ryan McKasson, Connor Garvey, Andrea Beaton and others. Eric's debut solo release "Rove" is a combination album of mandolin/guitar duets alongside guitarist Bethany Waickman and a collection of traditional ballads, self-accompanied. Eric is a well-known instructor, having spent five years on staff at the Club Passim School of Music in Cambridge, MA, teaching privately and annually at summer camps such as Maine Fiddle Camp.
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LocationMy living room (View)
Address will be provided upon ticket purchase
Tacoma, WA 98405
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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