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Universal Favorite is the fourth record Noam Pikelny has released under his own name, but it’s truly his solo debut.
His previous efforts—including 2011’s Beat the Devil and Carry a Rail and 2014’s landmark Noam Pikelny Plays Kenny Baker Plays Bill Monroe—were full-band affairs that revealed his abilities as a dynamic bandleader while reinforcing his reputation as an inventive accompanist. The new release features only the man himself, playing lovely originals and covers that showcase his unique approach to the instrument and compositional flair. He recorded them live in the studio without accompaniment, coaxing a wide array of sounds and colors out of his instruments, embracing the challenges and exploring the new possibilities of the solo setting.
And, for the first time in his long and illustrious career, Pikelny even sings. It turns out he has a striking deadpan baritone that conveys humor and melancholy in equal measure. This album, he says, is “my musical manifesto. It’s the most personal statement I’ve put forward. The setting couldn’t be more stark and I think it lays bare my ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
General Admission
Doors open at 7:15PM
Music at 8PM
Early Bird tickets- $32.00
Pre-sale tickets after August 10th- $37.00
Phone: (330) 657-2528
Email: info@peninsulahistory.org
Website: http://www.peninsulahistory.org/voices-in-the-valley/
LOCATION
1785 Main Street (Route 303), Peninsula, OH 44264