Greg Blake Trio to Perform at Dynamite Coffee

WAITSBURG – The Greg Blake Trio, featuring Blake, Isaac Callender and Ellie Hakanson, will perform at Dynamite Coffee + Art (119 Main Street) on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. The concert is sponsored by the Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Project and Rural Youth Enrichment Services.

Blake has been nominated twice for traditional vocalist of the year by the SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America), and is a five-time winner of the SPBGMA’s guitarist of the year. He is known as one of the true Appalachian stars of modern bluegrass. His debut solo album, Songs of Heart and Home, features music that appeals to bluegrass, folk, country and gospel fans alike.

Blake is joined by multi-instrumentalist Isaac Callender, who began his career as a contest fiddler, winning titles all over North America. Callender performs music throughout the world, and has produced three albums and multiple tune books for guitar and fiddle.

The trio is rounded out by Ellie Hakkenson, whose fiddling background is a unique blend of classical training blended with years of traditional bluegrass fiddling. She is currently the fiddler and vocalist for Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, but performs with other groups as time allows. She recently won the 2016 Rockygrass Fiddle contest.

Together, they make the Greg Blake trio. Their music ranges from traditional bluegrass favorites to vintage country and old-time music along with a sampling of original material.

Tickets are $10. Call (509) 629-0017 for reserved tickets or purchase at the door.