The mandolin duo of Brian Oberlin and Evan Marshall will perform a free concert on May 20, 2017 at the First Congregational Church in downtown Kalamazoo at 7:00. Oberlin and Marshall will perform tunes from the Classical, Swing, Bluegrass and American Folk traditions, as well as their own original compositions. Oberlin will present a workshop on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 9:00 - 11:00 am the day following this performance. These workshops are presented by the Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar ... view more »
The mandolin duo of Brian Oberlin and Evan Marshall will perform a free concert on May 20, 2017 at the First Congregational Church in downtown Kalamazoo at 7:00. Oberlin and Marshall will perform tunes from the Classical, Swing, Bluegrass and American Folk traditions, as well as their own original compositions. Oberlin will present a workshop on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 9:00 – 11:00 am the day following this performance. These workshops are presented by the Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra, which is sponsored by Crescendo Academy of Music.
Brian Oberlin is an internationally acclaimed mandolin player and educator. During his 12-year professional career, Brian has been playing swing, bluegrass, and Italian classical as a solo mandolinist and vocalist. Along with the myriad of award-winning bands and ensembles he has collaborated with throughout the United States and Europe, Brian is also the founder and director of the River of the West Mandolin Camp and the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra. When he is not performing, Brian teaches music to children and adults at art centers, cultural events, festivals, camps, music schools and academies. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brian now lives in Portland, Oregon. Brian’s website can be found here.
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