Saturday November 18, 2023

Fiddler, vocalist and master of stringed instruments, Bryan McDowell performed for 4 years with Claire Lynch and has since performed with bluegrass notables Sierra Hull, Alison Brown, Ron Block, & Molly Tuttle and many others from the realm of roots and acoustic music. His talents are featured on several recordings garnering IBMA awards, and one project receiving a Grammy nomination. He currently tours with Mark Schatz and others. Other accolades include Bryan’s triple win – a sweep of the fiddle, mandolin, and guitar categories – at the National Flatpicking Championship in ’09, and his 21 other instrument contest titles from ’09 & ’10. Bryan is accompanied by 2-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Mark Schatz, IBMA Momentum Award-winner Gaven Largent (reso-guitar), Maddie Witler, formerly of Della Mae, and Baltimore's own Sam Guthridge on banjo. Presented by Common Ground Downtown, a partnership of Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll Arts Center. Venue: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 Time: 7:30 PM Tickets $25/$28