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Annie Moses Band brings "Rhapsody In Bluegrass" to St. Clair Memorial Hall

Saturday, September 13th at 8 p.m., the critically acclaimed Annie Moses Band will perform Rhapsody In Bluegrass: The Art of American Music at St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville, OH, to open the Darke County Center for the Arts 2014-2015 Roots & Wings season.

Written and arranged by the Annie Moses Band, Rhapsody in Bluegrass is a panoramic exploration of America and her music. Featuring favorites from Aaron Copland, George Gershwin and other American originals, the show fuses Appalachian bluegrass, Irish fiddle, classic themes and roots music to create a beautiful and transporting concert experience.

“With Rhapsody in Bluegrass, we wanted to cover the scope of the American musical landscape," says Annie Dupre, lead vocalist of the Annie Moses Band. "We can't wait to share this cinematic experience with audiences."

With accolades that include 1200+ hours on PBS and recent debuts at Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry, the Annie Moses Band is bringing a distinctive style to American music. Their cutting edge sound fuses American roots, folk rock, and jazz in stunning performances that feature strings, keyboards, guitar and rhythm. The family that makes up the Annie Moses Band is musically diverse - their converging artistry on stage creates a unique and beloved style. Together they are leading an artistic renaissance, inspiring all generations to join the beauty and excitement of highly skilled musicianship.

Jung-Ho Pak, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Cape Cod Symphony says of the Annie Moses Band: “Our audiences had an overwhelming experience. Their combination of high energy, raw talent, and showmanship is a consistent recipe for success."

The opening concert with the Annie Moses Band is sponsored by Second National Bank and presented as part of DCCA’s Artists Series. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund.

The Annie Moses Band will perform at St. Clair Memorial Hall in historic downtown Greeneville, OH on Saturday, September 13th at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online at www.centerforarts.net, or through the DCCA office 937-547-0908, located on the 3rd floor of the Greenville Public Library. In addition, tickets for this performance will be sold at Bread of Life, in downtown Greenville, OH.

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