The String Rays in Concert

12735 Tamiami Trail,North Port FL 34287

06 November, 2021

Description

The String Rays are a fun-loving acoustic band using cello, mandolin, guitar, harmonica and rich, tight vocal harmonies The String Rays are a fun-loving acoustic band based in SW Florida that combines cello, mandolin, guitar, harmonica and rich vocal harmonies. Showcasing the talents of Brenna Larson, Jeff Cowherd, Rene Wold and Coleen Marren. BRENNA LARSON , is a gifted vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist who combines warmth and wit to engage audiences in her personal journey as wife, mother, career woman, shop-a-holic, and folk diva. Brenna's album, LIKE FINE WINE, is a collection of her originals that includes poignant love stories, true confessions and anything else that tickles her funny bone. Tongue-in-cheek favorites include: "Buy More Shoes," "Gray Hair Blues," and "He Loved Whiskey." For more about Brenna and her music, visit www.brennalarson.com JEFF COWHERD's kick-ass mandolin riffs and rich vocal leads and harmonies add a unique sound to The String Rays. Jeff hails from Kentucky where he made the switch from lead guitar rocker to Newgrass/blues infused mandolin picker 30+ years ago and never looked back. Along the way, he spun his love of mandolins into his own mandolin brand, "JBovier", now headquartered in Englewood, FL. RENEÉ WOLD is an accomplished cellist who can play anything from classical to folk, while contributing tight backup harmonies to The Sting Rays. Originally from Fargo, ND, she studied piano, guitar and cello, later performing with community orchestras and eclectic ensembles in Northern Minnesota. A woman of multiple talents, she worked as a florist, sign language interpreter, and sign shop owner before retiring to Florida for sunshine and musical opportunities. COLEEN MARREN rounds out the group with vibrant harmonica, guitar and rhythm backup while belting out the blues with her own unique, gutsy style. Originally from New England, she had a long, successful career as a television broadcast producer before retiring to pursue her passion for music. The Common Ground LOCATED AT: 12735 Tamiami Trail North Port, Florida At the Warm Mineral Springs Turnoff ------------------------------------------------- A marriage of the Irish meeting halls of Dublin with the New York coffee houses of the 1960’s.   During the day, Common Grounds is a meeting hall for a wide range of community and civic groups, educational classes and conferences.  At night, we become a 50 seat, intimate performance venue with a state of the art sound system for acoustic musicians, poets, comedians, and performers. Expect great music from top-name, touring and local talent, along with gourmet coffee and packaged snacks. ------------------------------------------------- BELOW IS A LIST OF ALL SCHEDULED SHOWS AT COMMON GROUNDS Scroll down and click on the desired show for detailed information and to ORDER TICKETS.