January 13, 2012 marks the start of our 19th year of open stages, and we're thrilled to present—finally—two-time Grammy® award winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer. They're a powerhouse of sound, with a broad repertoire of traditional and contemporary folk, old-time country and swing music. Their superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on guitar, five string banjo, mandolin, cello banjo, ukulele, percussion and many other instruments.
Of them, Tom Paxton said, "Cathy & Marcy are at home in a dozen musical styles. They swing you, jazz you, and old timey you till you just give up and bliss out." In 2006 the C.F. Martin Company honored Cathy & Marcy's musical achievements by creating a signature guitar for each of them. In 2008, the Gold Tone Banjo Company released the Marcy Marxer model cello banjo, modeled after Marcy's remarkable Gibson 1918 cello banjo.
What do Riders in the Sky, Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, Si Kahn, Brave Combo, Mariachi Los Camperos, Mike Seeger, Patsy Montana, Pete Kennedy and Ysaye Barnwell all have in common? They have all worked with Cathy & Marcy in the studio. Their skills have led to producing over 60 recordings by and with other artists, and to projects with National Geographic, AT&T, McGraw-Hill and numerous corporate clients who appreciate roots music values.
Cathy & Marcy have performed at hundreds of bluegrass and folk festivals, appeared on the "Weekend Today Show," "CBS Early Show," National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered," and in their 25-plus years of performing together have been honored with over 50 WAMMY awards by the Washington Area Music Association.
Following the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Christine Lavin wrote, "Marcy Marxer and Cathy Fink played a killer set on the big stage on Friday night. They played so fast their hands were a blur. They are two of the best performers you'll see anywhere."
Billboard Magazine called them "As close to flawless folk/bluegrass as it gets." I'm not sure if I'm ready for flawless folk and bluegrass, but I'm sure ready for Cathy and Marcy.
Show Details
Showtime is Friday, January 13th at 7:00p.m. Doors open at 5:30. Cost: general public $7.00, Students $5.00, BRAS Members $4.00, Children 12 - under are Free.
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