Bethel Woods Center for the Arts to Host the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the Violin’

Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul to Perform; Tickets On-sale Now

Bethel, NY (March 13, 2011) – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is proud to announce that Grammy-award winner, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul will perform on Saturday, May 14th, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. as a part of the 2011 Event Gallery Concert Series. The evening will also host Barnaby Bright, winner of the 5th Annual Songwriting Contest sponsored by Song Circle Music, as the opening act.
Tickets for the event are $52.00 in advance and $57.00 the day of the event. On-sale now, tickets can be purchased at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, the Bethel Woods Box Office, Ticketmaster, or by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Full bar service and light dining fare is available at all performances.

Eileen Ivers, founding member of Cherish the Ladies, is a nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, original star of the theatrical show Riverdance and has played with Sting, Hall and Oates, Randy Brecker and many more. Her list of accomplishments also extends to performing for the President, as well as Royalty worldwide.

With more than 80 recording credits in both contemporary and traditional albums and movie scores, Eileen has earned her title of the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the Violin’, as dubbed by the New York Times. The work of Eileen Ivers is that of those who are a rare and select grade of spectacular artists. She respectfully explores the traditions and progressions of the Celtic fiddle, fully immersing herself in different genres of music.

Eileen is also privileged to share the stage with two of the world's most celebrated violinists, classical virtuoso Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and jazz great Regina Carter, in the critically acclaimed 'Fiddlers Three'. This show continues to fascinate symphony audiences throughout the U.S.

Brooklyn-based indie folk rock duo Barnaby Bright, have garnered high accolades for their lyrically captivating and impeccably balanced songwriting and sound. The ying to each other’s yang, Becky’s angelic voice enchants audiences, while Nathan’s brilliant mastery of multiple instruments and writing styles guides the songs down their path. Finalists in the prestigious New York Song Circle Contest for two years in a row, Barnaby Bright was awarded the Grand Prize Winner in November 2010 for their song, “Don’t Look Down.” Their music has been featured on ER, Days of Our Lives, and Roadtrip Nation, and the catchy, melodic “If I Came Back As a Song” placed third in 2007’s International Song-Writing Competition, whose panel of judges included Tom Waits. They have toured all over the US in addition to completing two successful month-long European tours, dazzling fans with unique instrumentation, powerful harmonies, intelligent lyrics, and genuine warmth on stage. Inspired by literature, life, human behavior, and a hint of fantasy, Barnaby Bright is a classic vision of timeless indie folk rock in all its glory.
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Additional Event Gallery and Pavilion Stage performances will be announced shortly; fans can expect diverse musical offerings including world-class artists in the rock, pop, singer-songwriter, country and classical genres, as well as special exhibits, films and lecture series at The Museum at Bethel Woods.
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