Nov. 15: Molly Tuttle & John Mailander @ Bikenetic
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I'm pleased to invite you to our first concert at the new (bigger and better) location of Bikenetic at 201 West Jefferson St., Falls Church. For this show, we'll be hosting two brilliant young bluegrass artists and songwriters, Molly Tuttle & John Mailander. In addition, we'll have a pair of young brothers from northern Virginia, The McTell Brothers, who will provide an opening set.
As usual, the show will start at 7:30 pm and you can RSVP to stoneroomconcerts@gmail.com to save yourself a seat. Go to our website at stoneroomconcerts.com to see a video, or click on links below to hear some of their music.
Originally hailing from California, Molly Tuttle & John Mailander began playing together while attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. They join forces to perform original, fresh and dynamic acoustic music. Molly and John create an honest and soulful mix of original and traditional music, with a deep respect for the past while also looking toward the future. Both were nominated this year for a Momentum Award at the International Bluegrass Music Association, Molly for banjo and guitar, John for fiddle and mandolin. This prize is awarded annually to artists "who, while in the early stages of their careers, have contributed to, or had an influence on, bluegrass music."
Molly Tuttle is a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and award winning songwriter with a distinctive voice. Growing up in a musical family, Molly has always been steeped in the bluegrass tradition. Through writing songs she has crafted her own sound that is unique and contemporary, while drawing from bluegrass and folk influences. In recent years she has been awarded the Hazel Dickens Memorial Scholarship award from the Nashville Foundation for Bluegrass Music, Best Female Vocalist and Best Guitar Player by the Northern California Bluegrass Society, music and composition Merit Scholarships to the Berklee College of Music, and 1st place in the prestigious Merlefest Chris Austin Songwriting Competition.
John Mailander has become known for his soulful voice on the fiddle, mandolin and various other stringed instruments. He has shared the stage with artists including the Alison Brown Quartet, Victor Wooten, Tim O'Brien and Christopher Guest. He was one of sixteen musicians selected to participate in the Savannah Music Festival's Acoustic Music Seminar in both 2012 and 13. John played fiddle in Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's musical, Bright Star, for it’s premier run in New York. When not playing with Molly, John often appears with renowned artists including Tony Trischka, Darol Anger, John Reischman and Laurie Lewis. He recently released his debut solo album, Walking Distance.
Molly Tuttle & John Mailander released their debut self-titled EP in February 2014. Together they have performed at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Club Passim, Grey Fox and Freshgrass music festivals, as well as many other venues throughout the country.
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