Lawn Concert: the George Gritzback band!
We are excited to welcome back Falmouth’s longtime favorite roots and blues legend, George Gritzbach and his band for a live, outdoor performance on the lawn on Tuesday evening, July 22nd from 6-8, weather permitting (rain date will be Tuesday, July 29th). Bring your chair or blanket!
George Gritzback is known for his innovative original songs. The Boston Globe called him a “sizzling hot, no-holds barred electric bluesman” and “one of the finest guitar players in America.” The Washington Post referred to him as an “exceptional songwriter” and described a recent CD “as good and surprising as he is in person, with wonderful original material and knockout slide guitar work.” Gritzbach has released a new album of original songs titled Full Circle. Full Circle is his sixth studio release and showcases his first-rate songwriting talents coupled with a range of roots-blues musical styles he describes as roots rhythm & blues. Gritzbach’s expressive vocal style infuses the ten songs on the album with grit and honesty.
Gritzbach is supported throughout, and on tour, by a seasoned rhythm section featuring Scott Lariviere on bass, Christian McCarthy on drums, Johnny Menezes on keyboards with Peter Murray on saxophone. Funky horn lines add flavor, spice and texture throughout the album. The album also features guest appearances by critically acclaimed harmonica great Jerry Portnoy. Portnoy was a fixture in the Muddy Waters Band and toured with Eric Clapton.
We thank the Board of Library Trustees for sponsoring this concert.