John Reischman and the Jaybirds play the Anvil Theatre, December 7

Eponymous mandolinist’s band delivers a bluegrass sound that blends original songs with old-time Appalachian music

Anvil Theatre presents John Reischman and the Jaybirds, helmed by the eponymous mandolinist and composer known for his outstanding tone, on December 7 at 4 pm.

John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs with Appalachian music for a truly unique sound. With seven acclaimed albums and two Juno nominations to its name, the band is simultaneously innovative and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped-down, happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary.

Of Reischman’s original songs, many have become popular favourites for sessions and covers, such as his jam standard “Salt Spring”. He has three critically acclaimed solo instrumental albums and has recorded on many other projects, including the Grammy-winning True Life Blues: The Songs of Bill Monroe. Reischman also plays Latin-based jazz and choro music with finger-style acoustic guitarist John Miller; the duo has released three albums.

Tickets and more details are available through the Anvil Theatre.

Post sponsored by Anvil Theatre.

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