The Raisin Pickers to play next Blacksmith Shop Concert
The Raisin Pickers. Photo courtesy of Riverfolk Music and Arts.
Manchester’s own The Raisin Pickers will perform on January 28 at 7:30 pm at The Blacksmith Shop, located at 324 E. Main Street. This will be the fourth concert in this season’s Blacksmith Shop Concert series, presented by Riverfolk Music and Arts. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at . Food and drink samples are included in ticket prices.
Event organizers state, “It the 26th anniversary of the founding of The Raisin Pickers, the Manchester-based string band that’s cultivated a loyal following in with its deft mix of rustic Appalachian music, old time swing, bluegrass, and lately swamp-driven Louisiana sounds.”
The group is made up Carol and Mark Palms, David Mosher and Billy King.
Carol Wells Palms (bass, fiddle, vocals), is a classically trained bass player who captures the heart of traditional music without letting go of high musical standards.
Mark Palms (banjo, guitar, accordion vocals) is a self-taught musician who chases the heritage of traditional music by studying banjo knee-to-knee with old-time legends and gathering up field recordings from Louisiana to West Africa.
David Mosher (mandolin, fiddle, guitar, vocals), one of southeast Michigan’s most in-demand side men who carries a half-dozen instruments, follows his sense of aural aesthetics where they lead–be it writing songs, producing recordings, or finding a bird in the woods by its call.
Billy King’s (electric guitar) versatility as a multi-genre singer-songwriter is matched by his ability on a wide range of instruments. As an engaging performer, Billy delivers a high-energy sound with lightness, dynamics, and sincerity.
This series is made possible by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation.
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