Denison University Bluegrass Festival: Mile Twelve

200 Chapel Drive,Granville OH 43023

19 February, 2022

Description

Denison University’s Bluegrass Festival presents Mile Twelve in concert with special guests the Denison University American Roots Ensemble Denison University’s Bluegrass Festival presents Mile Twelve in concert with special guests the Denison University American Roots Ensemble. Mile Twelve is a progressive string band from Boston, Massachusetts. Winners of the 2020 IBMA New Artist of the Year award, they have been making waves in the acoustic music community with their seamless blend of expertly-crafted songs, creative arrangements, and virtuosic execution. The band takes their name from the mile marker that sits at Boston’s southern border on Route 93, a road sign they’ve passed countless times while heading out on tour. They’ve found receptive audiences across the globe, touring throughout North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. With members based in Boston, New York and Maine the lineup includes Evan Murphy (guitar, vocals), Catherine “BB” Bowness (banjo), Nate Sabat (bass, vocals), Ella Jordan (fiddle, vocals), and Korey Brodsky (mandolin). Denison’s Bluegrass Festival is a weekend-long event featuring a concert by The Price Sisters at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 18, in Swasey Chapel. On Saturday, February 19, the festival continues with workshops taking place from noon to 3 p.m. in the Eisner Center for Performing Arts. Participants are invited to bring their own instruments for the band mixer style workshops with guest artists Mile Twelve. COVID Policy information: Masks are required in Swasey Chapel at all times, and we strongly encourage the use of high quality masks (N95, KN95, KF94). In addition to the Denison community, we are currently able to welcome vaccinated family members of Denison students, faculty, and staff and a limited number of vaccinated community members. You will be required to submit either your Denison D# or share your proof of vaccination when ordering your ticket. Family and Public ticket availability ends 24 hrs before the event. Large performance spaces will continue to have a reduced seating capacity of 70%. All events are subject to change.