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Free Post-Performance Q&A with Eileen Ivers and Universal Roots
Venue: Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Eileen Ivers
Date: Friday, September 16, 2022
Time: 9:00 PM - TBD
Event Types: Music, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

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Description:
The Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech presents a Free Post-Performance Q&A with Eileen Ivers and Universal Roots on Friday, September 16, 2022.

After experiencing the spirited sounds of Eileen Ivers and Universal Roots, engage with the musicians in this open discussion.

Grammy awarded, Emmy nominated, London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, guest starred with over 50 orchestras, original Musical Star of Riverdance, Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Sting, Hall and Oates, The Chieftains, 'Fiddlers 3' with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and Regina Carter, Patti Smith, Al Di Meola, Steve Gadd, founding member of Cherish the Ladies, movie soundtracks including “Gangs of New York”, performed for Presidents and Royalty worldwide…this is a short list of accomplishments, headliners, tours, and affiliations. Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today.

It is a rare and select grade of spectacular artists whose work is so boldly imaginative and clearly virtuosic that it alters the medium. It has been said that the task of respectfully exploring the traditions and progression of the Celtic fiddle is quite literally on Eileen Ivers' shoulders. The Washington Post states, "She suggests the future of the Celtic fiddle."

She's been called a "sensation" by Billboard magazine and "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin," by The New York Times. "She electrifies the crowd with a dazzling show of virtuoso playing" says The Irish Times.

Ivers' recording credits include over 80 contemporary and traditional albums and numerous movie scores. Eileen is hailed as one of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres.

Links:

• http://www.eileenivers.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEileenIvers
• https://www.youtube.com/eileenivers
• https://www.instagram.com/eileenfiddle/

Universal Roots, Ivers’ new, energetic, joyous, and passionate band, connects music, cultures, stories, and emotions that tie people together, celebrating the fact that we are more alike than dissimilar. The ensemble, with a broad array of instrumentation, together with Ivers on fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bodhran, and live looping.

Admission is free and all are welcome. Tickets to the earlier performance are not required.

For more information, visit: https://artscenter.vt.edu/experiences/ivers-qa.html or https://www.facebook.com/artscenteratvt or https://www.instagram.com/artscenteratvt/ or call 540-231-5300.