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Tony Trischka in ConcertAN INTIMATE HOUSE CONCERT WITH AMERICA'S PREMIER BANJOISTSunday, June 22 - 2:45 pmConcert is free of charge by invitation due to limited seating Invitations and directions are available at the JMH Dull Productions websiteclick here: www.dullmusic.comThe second in the 2008 series of house concerts featuring artists in the regional area of Rutherford, NJPrevious concerts: Bethany and RufusUpcoming concerts: Loretta Hagen; Driscoll and Smith; Dan O'Dea and Friends; John and Martin Dull CD Release ConcertTony Trischka is perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world. For more than 35 years, his stylings have inspired a whole generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians. He was not only considered among the very best pickers, he was also one of the instrument's top teachers, and created numerous instructional books, teaching video tapes and cassettes.Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular, Tony's last release, features an appearance by comedian Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs and many other luminaries. For this recording he went back to Bluegrass and reinvigorated the double banjo tradition of that style along the way and brought along some fine companions. In October 2007, Tony was given an IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) award for Banjo Player of the Year 2007. Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular received IBMA awards for Recorded Event of the Year, Instrumental Album of the Year and a Grammy Nomination.With his fearless musical curiosity as the guiding force, Tony Trischka's latest critically acclaimed release, Territory roams widely through the banjo's creative terrain. Nine selections partner Tony with fellow banjoists Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Bill Evans, Bill Keith, Bruce Molsky, and twelve all-Trischka solo tracks explore a panorama of tunings, banjo sounds, and traditions; tapping the creative potential of America's signature musical instrument. "...the godfather of what's sometimes called new acoustic music." - New York Times"...most influential banjo player of the latter part of the 20th century, certainly in terms of his profound influence on succeeding generations of modern players." - Banjo Newsletter"One of the most impressive banjoists alive." - BillboardTelevision Appearances2 appearances - Late Night with David Letterman - 2007/2008• ABC "Views", with Bela Fleck - Summer 1997• "ABC World News Tonight" with Peter Jennings - Summer 1996• "CBS Sunday Morning" with Charles Osgood - feature story (including Bela Fleck), 1995• CBS "Hallmark Hall of Fame" production of "Foxfire" with Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn and John Denver, 1987• Merv Griffin Show, 1976