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HARPETH RISING in concert at Foundry Hall

With a banjo and fiddle, you might think they're traditional bluegrass, but think again: cello and hand drums round out the group, creating a truly new sound. A little bit bluegrass, a little bit folk, a little bit classical and whole lot of original, Harpeth Rising is a band to watch. Billed as an "Americana Sensation" by WSM 650, this group of four young classically trained musicians is making an immense impact wherever they play. This quartet brings an exciting and totally distinctive sound to the Americana genre. (www.harpethrising.com)

Harpeth Rising recently returned from a tour of the UK, where they were acclaimed as "absolutely fabulous", "brilliant" and "some of the best three-part harmonies we've heard" They were invited to return the play the illustrious Cambridge Folk Festival in Summer 2011. Additional recent accomplishments include being voted 'Best Local Band' in Nashville, Tennessee, appearances on the critically acclaimed shows "Music City Roots," and "Nashville Traditions" and successful US tours of the Midwest, South, and Northeast. The ensemble's debut album was released in 2010, and is available on iTunes and at live shows. In July 2011 they released their second album, with Grammy-award winning producer Bil VornDick, entitled Dead Man's Hand.