CONCERT WITH LON ELDRIDGE AND ROB TIGER

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Lon Eldridge is often said to have talent and style well beyond his years. His warm and infectious musicality is sure keep you tuned in throughout the night, coupling masterful fingerstyle guitar with clever, brilliant vocals. You'll swear there's more than one person playing on stage! Lon has toured North America, Europe, and Japan taking his unique blend of traditional blues, ragtime, and swing to whole new audiences. This is a show (and a moustache) you definitely don't want to miss! Lon began playing guitar at the age of thirteen, and it quickly grew into a passion and an obsession. Lon's playing style is one of intricate fingerstyle guitar work, evoking the spirits of Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Blind Blake and countless other musical masters. Alongside this is a calm, cool stage demeanor that would lead you to believe he's actually sitting in an arm chair in your living room, rather than on a stage. An avid collector of 78rpm records, Lon spends most of his free time tucked away with his ear glued to a Victrola horn. 

Rob Tiger is a singer and songwriter from Hayesville, NC. He's a founding member of Irons in the Fire along with Dave Peters, Rebekah Taylor Scott, and Joe West, and currently performs in the Wyatt Espalin Band. He assembles and hosts four songwriting events annually for the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville. His music influences include folk and folk rock, traditional Appalachian/bluegrass, and rockabilly. An accomplished musician, Rob is also the fourth-generation owner of Tiger’s Department Store and a Hayesville community leader who has led numerous efforts to preserve that town’s historic and cultural heritage. 

The Folk School features some of the finest regional and national acts performing eclectic roots music. We’ll have standard seating available, first come first serve. A donation of $5-15 per adult is suggested, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Folk School Students and Staff are not asked to donate. Any funds raised support traditional arts and help us strive for equitable pay for performers. *Lineup and schedule are subject to change, for the most up to date details check the schedule at www.folkschool.org.