When: September 30, 2009   8:00 pm

Cost: $8 - Davidson Students; $15 - Faculty/Staff; $20 - Public

Punch Brothers ft. Chris Thile

"Why didn't someone think about mixing bluegrass, jazz, and classical music together sooner?"-San Francisco Chronicle.

The resumés of the members of Punch Brothers-whose name is taken from the Mark Twain short story, Punch, Brothers, Punch!-are formidable. Formed in 2006, Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile are already playing to sold-out crowds around the world. Composed of five young and fiercely talented musicians-Chris Thile (mandolin), Gabe Witcher (fiddle), Chris Eldridge (guitar), Noam Pikelny (banjo), and Paul Kowert (bass)-the band has captured the attention of music lovers across genres. The group's first album, How to Grow a Woman from the Ground, received a Grammy® Award nomination, and the band's 2007 Nonesuch Records debut Punch-which features Thile's ambitious four-movement chamber suite, The Blind Leaving the Blind-has received tremendous critical acclaim.

Visit the official Punch Brothers website.

The C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series is brought to you by the Union Board. Season tickets for the 2009-2010 Artist Series go on sale in July and will be available for purchase until September 30, 2009. Save up to 33% by purchasing a season ticket to enjoy all five performances!

Contact: Jason Shank  (704) 894-2192

Posted By: Jason Shank