The Summer Concert Series hosted by the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts continues bringing top-notch groups of musicians to the area. Next up is Montana Skies, a classically trained duo that takes the cello and guitar places seldom heard before.
Montana Skies is coming to the Tillotson Center on Carriage Lane in Colebrook on Monday, July 21. Their name, Montana Skies, is a metaphor for musical freedom, and they continue to follow their creative instincts far beyond traditional boundaries. In concert, these award-winning musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, and “House of the Rising Sun,” as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel.
Montana Skies is coming to the Tillotson Center on Carriage Lane in Colebrook on Monday, July 21. Their name, Montana Skies, is a metaphor for musical freedom, and they continue to follow their creative instincts far beyond traditional boundaries. In concert, these award-winning musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, and “House of the Rising Sun,” as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel.
Montana Skies’ seemingly non-stop tour schedule has taken them all across the U.S. as well as to Canada, Asia, and Russia; and their dedication to their musical vision has helped them build an enthusiastic grassroots fan base along the way. The duo combines elements of classical technique, jazz improv and the power and energy of rock n’ roll. While the music defies simple categorization, it is a fusion in the truest sense of the word. It’s been called everything from chamber rock to psychedelic strings.
Jonathan and Jennifer met while studying music at the University of Georgia. Recognizing a kindred spirit in each other’s devotion to their music, the desire to share music together was ignited immediately. The two assumed they would be performing classical recitals and great works for the cello and guitar; then, in one trip to the library to select music, their whole world of classical intentions came crashing down. The discovery: music written for cello and guitar was as rare as the combination itself–no great classical works existed. What resulted from this new musical freedom of expression between the two was the formation of Montana Skies, and a unique style of music that would garner instant recognition and praise.
Jonathan and Jennifer met while studying music at the University of Georgia. Recognizing a kindred spirit in each other’s devotion to their music, the desire to share music together was ignited immediately. The two assumed they would be performing classical recitals and great works for the cello and guitar; then, in one trip to the library to select music, their whole world of classical intentions came crashing down. The discovery: music written for cello and guitar was as rare as the combination itself–no great classical works existed. What resulted from this new musical freedom of expression between the two was the formation of Montana Skies, and a unique style of music that would garner instant recognition and praise.
Montana Skies’ name is taken from one of the first songs Jonathan composed for the group titled “Montana Skies.” The song was written specifically about being in Montana and the joy of inspiration Jonathan felt from its natural beauty. At the time of its composition, he and Jennifer were completing their individual studies of music (he in Montana and she in Italy). The song marked the beginning of the duo’s musical collaboration and their newly found sound.
Admission is $15 and tickets are now on sale and available at Fiddleheads, 110 Main Street in Colebrook, or by calling 237-9302. Tickets are also available at the door on the night of the concert.
For more information on these and other GNWCA concerts, call 237-9302 or 246-8998, or visit www.gnwca.org.
Admission is $15 and tickets are now on sale and available at Fiddleheads, 110 Main Street in Colebrook, or by calling 237-9302. Tickets are also available at the door on the night of the concert.
For more information on these and other GNWCA concerts, call 237-9302 or 246-8998, or visit www.gnwca.org.
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