Both Tim and I name the cello as our favorite stringed instrument. While we’ve heard masters such as Rushad Eggleston and Natalie Haas play at bluegrass/Celtic festivals over the years, it is not common for most Americana/folk bands to incorporate the cello. But finally, our 27th house concert, Harpeth Rising, will feature banjo, violin a
nd….cello.
Cellist Maria Di Meglio is classically trained and as a youth participated in orchestral groups that helped her gain exposure to many types of music. Maria’s mother is from Montenegro which created in Maria an additional awareness of styles of folk music across cultures.
Maria likes the flexibility of the cello – that it can be two instruments in one. The cello is bass-like but also can be lyrical and melodic.
All three members of Harpeth Rising met at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music where they all earned performance degrees. With Rebecca Reed-Lunn on banjo, Jordana Greenberg on violin and Maria playing cello, Harpeth Rising produces a fusion of folk, newgrass, rock and classical.
Harpeth Rising will be performing at 7:00 pm on Friday, January 9, 2015. Prior to the show there is a potluck starting at 6:00 pm. Suggested donations are $15/20 per person and an RSVP is required. Contact Tim Lehman at tlehman9@gmail.com or by text/call to 717940 9311. Come meet the cello.
