Saturday August 17, 2024

JOHN CABLE John is a veteran musician who began his career in the late 60s. After serving as lead guitarist and vocalist for Texas country rock pioneers, Colours, John became a member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. In 1977, they became the first American band in history to perform in the Soviet Union. John became the first American to lecture at the Moscow Conservatory of Music on the history of Western Blues and Rock music. He is currently concentrating on his solo work with a newly released album, “Boxcar.” John has performed on The Tonight Show, Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, The Midnight Special, Austin City Limits and the Grand Ole Opry. He has performed in some of the great concert venues as well including, Wolftrap, Carnegie Hall and Red Rocks. For the last 8 years, John has played and toured with John McEuen and The Circle Band. JIM CULLITON TRIO The multi-instrumental gifted talent of Jim Culliton has delighted Fiddlers Green audiences for many years. Jim's mandolin, fiddle and vocals share the stage with Joel Glogowski (upright bass) and Russell Weeks (guitar/vocals). This high energy trio offers an eclectic blend of different genres, mixing instrumental improvisation with traditional sounds and vocals. Jim has played at the Fox Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Hall and many other concert venues. He was one of the early innovators in the New String Acoustic Movement, incorporating jazz, bluegrass, world music, rock, classical and vocals. With the formation of the Jim Culliton Trio, he leads a group that continues to deliver a truly innovative, entertaining, and dynamic acoustic sound. This time at Fiddlers, Jim and the trio will play some original vocal songs in the mix that have been composed at various times since 1982.