Media Release

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Susie Z. Miller, Project Manager, 301-228-2867

Sara E. McGill, Marketing Assistant, 301-228-2869

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 04, 2003

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Doc Watson and Sam Bush to play at the Weinberg Center for the Arts

Frederick, Md. --- The Weinberg Center for the Arts is proud to present Doc Watson and Sam Bush playing together on January 9, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.

Doc Watson is a legendary performer who blends his traditional Appalachian musical roots with bluegrass, country, gospel and blues to create a unique style and an expansive repertoire. He is a powerful singer and tremendously influential picker who virtually invented the art of playing mountain fiddle tunes on the flattop guitar. Doc Watson is the recipient of the National Medal of Arts, National Heritage Fellowship and five Grammy Awards.

Sam Bush is best known as the founder and driving force behind the legendary New Grass Revival, Bush’s ability to make music that exceeds all expectations is evident by listening to his work over the past year.

These two amazing artists together will make for a phenomenal performance, surely one not to be missed.

Tickets cost $20, $35 and $40 to purchase call 301-228-2828 or stop by the Weinberg Center Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please visit our website at www.weinbercenter.org.

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