Lehto & Wright will perform at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 19. The duo which performs “Anglo-Celtic folk-rock,” will be joined by percussionist Matt Jacobs. The ensemble plays everything from the African djembe to the Irish Bodhran, creating a unique sound and a wonderfully entertaining show. (L-R) John Wright, Matt Jacobs, and Steve Lehto.
Since 1999, Steve Lehto and John Wright have performed together, building the musical foundation that was recently described by U.S. folk magazine Dirty Linen as “… among North America’s best practitioners of Anglo-Celtic folk-rock. Wonderfully intricate, powerful guitar driven music …”
Today Lehto & Wright are a highart performance ensemble with a clear mission—to share their powerful take on long-standing Celtic, British and American traditional/folk music with audiences of all ages. For 12 years, Lehto & Wright has been touring throughout the Midwest and East Coast, in both their acoustic duo and electric trio formats.
Wright and Lehto first met in a Latin jazz/fusion ensemble and stayed in touch, having found a shared obsession with Jethro Tull and a deep knowledge of obscure British folk-rock ensembles such as Fairport Convention and Dick Gaughan’s Five Hand Reel.
Lehto & Wright are joined by Matt Jacobs on percussion. From the African djembe to the Irish Bodhran, the ensemble creates a sound larger than itself. Lehto & Wright lead audiences on a musical journey from traditional Celtic/American tune-sets to new arrangements centered on the lyrics of Bob Dylan and Marley to beautifully somber, solo mandolin compositions to reinterpretations of classical compositions by Schumann and Bartok.
Don’t miss this fabulous ensemble at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Sat., January 19, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults; $5 for ages 18 and under, sold at the door or in advance at www.tix.com.
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