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Event
Sylvester Manor Presents Jim Hurst
** JIM HURST IS PLAYING 2 SHOWS AT SYLVESTER MANOR ON MARCH 28. PLEASE CHOOSE WHETHER YOU WANT TO ATTEND THE 6:00 OR 8:00 SHOW USING THE PULL-DOWN MENU ABOVE. **
Jim Hurst's unique picking style and mastery of bluegrass guitar wows audiences and is revered by both novice guitar players and his musical peers. His eclectic career has made him a remarkable performer, an experienced instructor and a highly sought after session musician. His affability and gregariousness make him one of the most approachable musicians of his caliber.
The product of a musical family, Jim honed his musical style after being influenced by the likes of Tony Rice, Clarence White and Jerry Reed. He got national exposure with Holly Dunn's Rio Band playing acoustic guitar and mandolin, and singing harmonies; followed by several high profile television and radio appearances while touring with Trisha Yearwood playing acoustic and electric guitar, and harmony vocals. Jim also experienced performances with Travis Tritt, and Sara Evans.
Itching to play more bluegrass, Jim joined the Grammy-nominated Claire Lynch and her Front Porch String Band in 1995 where he teamed up with kindred spirit bassist Missy Raines. While with Claire Lynch, Missy and Jim formed a duet, creating ground-breaking arrangements. They earned IBMA Guitar and Bass Player of the Year for 2001 and 2002.
Wanting to pursue greater artistic freedom, Jim left the Claire Lynch Band in 2010 to embark on a solo career. With four solo works to his credit, Open Window, Second Son, A Box of Chocolates, Intrepid, and his latest 2014 release Looking Glass, Jim's virtuosity shines as he consistently sways audiences with his deft finger work and smooth vocals. Jim performs his show full time and teaches at guitar workshops and music camps in North America and Europe. While he occasionally collaborates with other bluegrass greats, such as Rob Ickes and David Grisman, his solo performance is what keeps audiences mesmerized.
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SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM envisions a farm, a community, and a world where people celebrate food, arts, and inventiveness in the everyday, with a spirit of fairness and joy. Programs hosted by Sylvester Manor explore the arts and inform or enlighten the community.
www.sylvestermanor.org
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LocationSylvester Manor Educational Farm (View)
80 North Ferry Rd
Shelter Island, NY 11964
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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Contact
| Owner: Sylvester Manor |
| On BPT Since: Jul 22, 2009 |
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| Sylvester Manor Educational Farm |
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