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Bluegrass legends Hot Rize appeared in Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall as part of their 40th anniversary tour.

Hometown favorite Andrew Marlin of Mandolin Orange and Seattle-based multi-instrumentalist Eli West opened the show with a one-mic acoustic set featuring originals from both artists, including several tracks off of Andrew’s latest solo project, Buried in a Cape.

After a brief intermission, Hot Rize took the stage for a 90-minute set filled with songs designed to delight long-time fans while introducing a new generation of bluegrass enthusiasts to their iconic repertoire. Some of my favorite tunes from the evening included Coleen Malone and Blue Night.

Full show review: https://bluegrassy.com/hot-rize-visits-raleigh-on-40th-anniversary-tour/

When it comes to entertainment, Front Royal’s hometown band, Scythian, has it figured out. There are many great musicians out there, but far fewer groups who have figured out how to engage and entertain a crowd quite like Scythian.

Wherever he goes, co-founder Danylo Fedoryka has a smile on his face and a gleam in his eye, graciously engaging everyone he meets along the way with an openness and charisma for the individual that carries through to his audience when he’s on stage. Many performers can turn on the charm when they perform, but Dan is the same behind the scenes as he is on stage.

With the rest of the band on stage together, their combined energy makes them a delight to watch, whether it’s a fiddle/flute duel between co-founder Alexander Fedoryka and flutist Nolan Ladewski, an Animal-style drum solo from drummer Fritz McGirr, or the casual but engaged bob of bassist/cellist Larissa Fedoryka as she keeps up with the band’s antics.

📸 Rob Laughter
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