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DU Presents Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer

Dominican University Performing Arts Center presents Fresh Ink, a musical showcase by renowned bass player Edgar Meyer and mandolin prodigy Chris Thile. The duo will perform on Saturday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest.

Meyer, a three-time Grammy-winner, shines in both classical and bluegrass repertoire, a scope that earned him a “genius” grant from the MacArthur Foundation. His collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma and Mark O’Connor resulted in the widely acclaimed album Appalachia Waltz, and the subsequent Appalachia Journey which won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album. A unique and masterful instrumentalist as well as an accomplished composer, Meyer has collaborated with a diverse array of musicians including Joshua Bell, Sam Bush and Mike Marshall.

Thile, a two-time Grammy-winner, began playing the mandolin at the age of 5 and had recorded his first album at 13. With five solo albums to his credit, Thile is also part of the “newgrass” ensemble Nickel Creek. He is one of the reigning superstars of the mandolin, taking the instrument to new heights and raising its prominence in the public eye. He has worked with the Chieftains, Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton and Hank Williams, Jr.

The dynamic pair triumphed at the Lund two years ago with their waltzes, reels and joyful roots music. They return to carve new territory in a showcase of original compositions.

Tickets for this concert are $28. For more information or to order tickets, call Dominican University’s Box Office at (708) 488-5000 or visit the website www.dom.edu/pac.