Bob Oldfield

Vernon Folk-Roots Society

Toronto香蕉视频直播檚 Andrew Collins is a five-time JUNO nominee and a seven-time CFMA winner.

He is considered a master of the mandolin though is equally at home on a wide range of acoustic stringed instruments.

The Vernon Folk-Roots Society will play host to the music of the Andrew Collins Trio at The Vernon Jazz Club on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.

Along with his trio, his reputation as a genrebending artist continues to grow (critics have affectionately referred to his music as 香蕉视频直播榗hambergrass香蕉视频直播�) and has caused him to be considered a worthy occupant of the world of wonderful artists such as B茅la Fleck and David Grisman.

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Originally he was influenced by bluegrass players Chris Coole and the aforementioned Grisman so much so that he set off on his own music journey and nearly 20 years later he continues to flourish, now being called a 香蕉视频直播榤usical scholar of the highest distinction香蕉视频直播� by the Toronto Star.

On the day we spoke he was celebrating the release of Return to Dorrigo, the latest single from the trio香蕉视频直播檚 new album Rule of Three.

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Also, with begrudging thanks to the pandemic, he expanded his capabilities to encompass photography and video work to his musicianship.

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Collins is looking forward to only his second visit to Vernon, both visits at the behest of the Vernon Folk Roots Society.

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Tickets are $40 at or 250-549-SHOW (7469).

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