Master musicians Mike Compton and Joe Newberry will appear at Marsh Woodwinds Upstairs at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9. Compton and Newberry love to play together… and it shows. Although they live far apart, their music makes them seem like they are next-door neighbors. Join them for this rare Raleigh show. For more information, call (919) 839-1154
Mandolinist extraordinaire Mike Compton grew up in Mississippi, where he was exposed to music at an early age. A prolific composer and one of the most influential mandolin players in the world, he has made a powerful mark in the old-time and bluegrass music worlds, including a fertile association with John Hartford in the Hartford String Band, as a long-time member of the Nashville Bluegrass Band, and with rock legend Elvis Costello. The multiple Grammy Award-winner treasures his memories of a friendship with his mentor, Bill Monroe. www.mikecompton.net
Joe Newberry has played music most of his life. Internationally known for his powerful and innovative banjo playing, he is a prizewinning guitarist, fiddler, and singer as well. He and Mike, along with Bruce Molsky, and Rafe Stefanini make up the Jumpsteady Boys. Joe can also be found making music with the early Bluegrass and old-time string band Big Medicine. He writes songs that show up on the Bluegrass charts, does solo and studio work, and teaches and performs at festivals at home and abroad. www.myspace.com/joenewberry
Mike Compton & Joe Newberry
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, 8p.m., $15.
Marsh Woodwinds Upstairs
707 North Person Street, Raleigh, N.C.
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