Miami Hamilton Artist Series fully loaded

August 22, 2008

Some of the performers are coming back by popular demand, but Howard Epstein’s 2008-09 performing Artist Series at Miami Hamilton has a few new twists in store.

Dates are set for nine shows in Parrish Auditorium, including two special events not part of the season ticket package: Del McCoury Band and The Seldom Scene, both powerhouse bluegrass bands of international repute.

“We’re fully loaded. Give the people what they want – and then some. This promises to be a stellar season for the Artist Series, which is now in its 28th year at Miami Hamilton,” said Epstein, program director since 1984.

Individual and season tickets can be purchased online at www.tickets.muohio.edu, or call (513) 529-3200. Here’s the lineup:

Aibigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck, Ben Sollee and Casey Driessen, two shows (7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.) Saturday, September 20, 2008. Regular admission $24; seniors/staff $22; students/children $15. www.Abigailwashburn.com.

Cherryholmes with special guest Dale Ann Bradley, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008. Regular admission $20, seniors/staff $18, students/children $12. www.Cherryholmes.net.

Tony Rice Unit, 8 p.m. Saturday, October 25. Regular admission $20, seniors/staff $18, students/children $12. www.tonyrice.com.

Darryl Scott, John Cowan, and Pat Flynn with special guest Graham Weber, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008. Regular admission $22, seniors/staff $20, students/children $15.

Southern Routes - Dirk Powell and Riley Baugus Band, Balfa Toujours, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009. Regular admission $20, seniors/staff $18, students/children $12. www.folkloreproductions.com.

Russell Moore and III Tyme Out with special guest Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009. Regular admission $20, seniors/staff $18, students/children $12. www.IIItymeout.com.

Vance Gilbert with special guest Kate Campbell, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009. Regular admission $20, seniors/staff $18, students/children $12.
www.vancegilbert.com www.katecampbell.com.

Specials additions:

Del McCoury Band, (two shows) 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008. All seats $25. www.delmccouryband.com.

The Seldom Scene, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009. Regular admission $20, seniors/staff $18, students/children $12. www.seldomscene.com.