The World on a String

Posted September 10, 2008 by Jessica Kitchin

Mirror image: Vocalist and banjo player Abigail Washburn’s world travels are reflected in her American-Chinese folk sound. In the Sparrow Quartet, she links up with the award-winning banjo player Béla Fleck (top left), plus cellist Ben Sollee (bottom left), and violinist Casey Driessen (right).

Photo courtesy of abigailwashburn.com

The World on a String

Oct. 5:  Hailed as “America’s ambassadors of all things string,” Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet—which includes legendary banjo player Béla Fleck, violinist Casey Driessen, and cellist Ben Sollee­—brings east and west together by blending Appalachian bluegrass and Chinese folk music.

The result is a bluesy banjo-plucking, jazzy, yet classical sound that reflects the life of vocalist and clawhammer banjo player Washburn, who grew up in the Midwest, spent time living in China, and settled in Nashville. 

7 p.m.
$32–$42
Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
100 South St, Morristown (973-539-8008; mayoarts.org)