The Folk Project Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Rakish and Ryan Shupe and RubberBand

Electrifying contemporary folk duo Rakish fuse virtuosic fiddle and guitar with playful flair.“Explorative and versatile, the duo draws evident inspiration from not just the deep and wide history of Scottish and Irish Celtic composition, but also the precision-focused structures of classical chamber music and a whole array of improvisational styles” [Strings Magazine]. Award winning fiddler Maura Shawn Scanlin teams with acclaimed guitarist Conor Hearn, known for collaborations across the Celtic scene. Recent highlights of their travels together include performances at the Library of Congress, Celtic Colours International Music Festival, Prince Edward Island’s Festival of Small Halls, the Corvallis Celtic Festival, and Official Showcases at Folk Alliance International.

Acclaimed 5th-generation fiddler Ryan Shupe and his crackerjack, Billboard-charting RubberBand have been wowing audiences for 3 decades with fresh new tunes rooted in bluegrass and influenced by rock, country, folk, hip hop, and jazz. These stellar musicians are known for their hard driving arrangements, hot instrumental solos, tight vocal harmonies, and witty lyrics. From introspective ballads to rapid-fire vocals to sing-alongs, this energetic live show will get your feet tapping and your heart pumping.