Jake Blount at the Historic Octagon Barn Center

4400 Octagon Way,San Luis Obispo CA 93401

21 April, 2022

Description

Jake Blount and Band at the Historic Octagon Barn Center Jake Blount is an award-winning banjoist, fiddler, singer and ethnomusicologist based in Providence, RI. He is half of the internationally touring duo Tui, a 2020 recipient of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, and a board member of Bluegrass Pride. He is a two-time winner and many-time finalist of the Appalachian String Band Music Festival (better known as Clifftop). Blount specializes in the music of Black communities in the southeastern United States, and in the regional style of the Finger Lakes. A versatile performer, Blount interpolates blues, bluegrass and spirituals into the old-time string band tradition he belongs to. He foregrounds the experiences of queer people and people of color in his work. His teachers include Rhiannon Giddens, Bruce Molsky and Judy Hyman. Blount has shared his music and research at the Newport Folk Festival, the Smithsonian Institution and Yale University, among other venues and institutions. Learn more about Jake and his music here: https://jakeblount.com/home Doors open at 6 with an old time jam prior to the show. Show starts at 7. No outside food or drinks (water is fine) are allowed in the Barn Center. COVID-19 Policy: Fully vaccinated individuals may attend without a face mask. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated must wear a facemask in compliance with state and local law. Please note that this policy is subject to change. We will make every effort to contact ticket holders if any significant changes occur to this policy. Thank you for your support and understanding.