The Gibson Brothers, Eric and Leigh, will be performing at the Poughkeepsie Day School on April 17th. In advance of this event our News Editor, Doug Mathewson, spoke with Eric by telephone for this interview. Enjoy!!!
D: We are all excited about the upcoming Gibson Brothers concert on April 17th at the Poughkeepsie Day School. We’d like to let more people know about the Gibson Brothers.
D: Who were the musical influences for you and your brother Leigh?
E: Well, Junior Barber was around when we were growing up. We’d see him at local festivals. Junior, a dobro player, who later played with us for 7 years, he was our biggest musical influence.
The Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association is proud to sponsor the Gibson Brothers with Special Guests, Too Blue!
Where: The James Earl Jones Theater
Poughkeepsie Day School - Middle School
260 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, NY
Doors: Open at 6:15PM
When: Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 7PM
Tickets: Available online now.
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The HVBA is seeking Patrons, Sponsors and Supporters for this event.
The HVBA hosts two monthly jam sessions!! They are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
All of our jam sessions feature the Slow Jam, which happens during the first 60 minutes. From 6:00 to 7:00, we invite you to play at a sane pace in a supportive, non-competitive environment. The regular jam lasts the full four hours.
Second & Fourth Wednesdays of each month
Pirate Canoe Club
Poughkeepsie, NY
6:00-10:00 PM
DIRECTIONS to Pirate Canoe Club, about 1/2 mile north of IBM on Rte. 9 in Poughkeepsie.
-Southbound on Rte. 9 in Poughkeepsie, after passing the “Locust Grove SFB Morse Home”, turn right at “Hudson Loop Luxury Apartments” (It’s the road right before Coyote Grill)…go 0.7 miles down to the Hudson River.
-Northbound on Rte 9 in Poughkeepsie, make a U-Turn across the divided highway at the traffic light in front of “Locust Grove SFB Morse Home” (which will be on your left)….go south for 100 yards and turn right at “Rivercrest East” (It’s the road right before Coyote Grill)…go 0.7 miles down to the Hudson River.
For info, call Jeff at (845) 331-6517.
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D: We are all excited about the upcoming Gibson Brothers concert on April 17th at the Poughkeepsie Day School. We’d like to let more people know about the Gibson Brothers.
