"All Things Mandolin" with Don Stiernberg

By Mandolin Cafe
December 30, 2006 - 4:30 pm

Palatine, Ill. — With four critically acclaimed jazz CD's and numerous festival and clinic appearances to his credit, Don Stiernberg is regarded as one of the country's leading mandolinists.

On February 10, 2007, Stiernberg brings "All Things Mandolin" to Harper College at 7:30 p.m. along with Jim Cox on bass and Curt Morrison and guitar.

In this concert, Sterinberg uses the mandolin-guitar-bass format to explore other mandocentric styles (bluegrass, Brazilian, and classical) in addition to jazz.

From Bill Monroe to George Gershwin, from Bach to Duke Ellington, this concert should provide insight into why the mandolin is enjoying a surge in popularity today.

A mandolin workshop will also be held at from 1-4:00 p.m. in Room A242. Sign up for course number: LMU0351-001 by calling (847) 925-6300 or registering online at harpercollege.edu (Continuing Education). All ages and skill levels welcome.

Cost: $35 includes workshop includes ticket to the Don Stiernberg Trio concert that evening.

Concert location:
Building A, Room A238
Harper College
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067

Tickets: $15 Public, $10 Seniors, $12 Students, Free Children, age 12 and under. Early ticket purchase strongly advised.

Additional information:
Tickets: 847-925-6100 or www.harpercollege.edu (box office)
Don Stiernberg web site