FEBRUARY 11, 2010 ISSUE
Doc and Krugers Play Haiti Benefit Concert in Wilkes Friday
Folk music legend Doc Watson will perform at a Haiti relief benefit this Friday, February 12, in North Wilkesboro. Photo by Anna Oakes
Wilkes County’s own Kruger Brothers trio will join Doc Watson at a charity concert benefiting the American Red Cross.The legendary folk musician Doc Watson and popular bluegrass outfit the Kruger Brothers will join together on stage for a concert to raise money for the American Red Cross and its efforts in Haiti.
The concert takes place this Friday, February 12, at the Stone Center for the Performing Arts in North Wilkesboro. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door. The Wilkes Central High School Madrigal Singers will also perform.
At 86 years old, Deep Gap native Doc Watson continues to perform at festivals and performing arts centers throughout the country. His powerful voice, finger-picking and flat-picking guitar skills and unique blend of old-time, blues, gospel and country styles are world-renowned and have influenced countless other musicians.
Born and raised in Switzerland, Jens (banjo) and Uwe Kruger (vocals, guitar) have performed professionally since 1973. Joined by Joel Landsberg on bass, the trio has appeared at numerous festivals throughout the United States, including MerleFest, the Wayne Henderson Music Festival, Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival, performing with Willie Nelson, Bela Fleck, Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs, Gillian Welch, Bill Monroe, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, Vassar Clements and many others.
All proceeds from Friday’s concert will go to the Wilkes-Alleghany Chapter of the American Red Cross to aid in relief efforts in Haiti. The event is supported by Wilkes County Schools and the towns of North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro.
The Stone Center is located at 613 Cherry Street in North Wilkesboro. For more information or to make a donation, contact the Red Cross office in Wilkesboro at 336-838-4563.
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