Bluegrass trio to play in George on Saturday
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GEORGE — Three Northwestern bluegrass virtuosos will take the stage Saturday at the George Community Hall, according to a statement from the community center.
Nick Dumas, Chris Luquette and Andrew Knapp will perform at 7 p.m. Dumas, a mandolin player who grew up in Brier, north of Seattle, has performed with North Country Bluegrass and the Chicago-based Special Consensus, according to his website. Guitarist Chris Luquette, also originally from the Seattle area, was a founding member of the Seattle-based Northern Departure and has performed twice at the Grand Ole Opry as a member of Dirty Kitchen, according to his website. Knapp plays bass with the Seattle dance string band The Warren G. Hardings,
Admission is $5 and a hat will be passed for the musicians as well, with a suggested donation of $10-$12. Refreshments will be served, according to the statement.
More information may be found at www.georgecommunityhall.com. The hall is located at 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. in George. GPS systems may refer to the address as a Quincy address.
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