About this Event
Concert: Warren & Flick explore the nuanced textures of a two-person ensemble. Using both original material and arranged standards from many genres, this ensemble finds new depth in the simplicity of a duo. Jacob Warren plays double bass, while Grant Flick plays violin, tenor guitar and nyckelharpa.
Their music is a reflection of their friendship and wide musical interests. Jacob and Grant spend much of their time arranging, composing and performing together primarily developing original works.With Jacob’s classical foundation and Grant’s experience in bluegrass and jazz, their contrasting backgrounds give this collaboration a unique and compelling musical narrative. The duo documented their sound with their first album “Kestrel,” released in 2019, and their second album “Waxwing” released in May 2022. Their latest album shows an evolution in both their individual playing and ensemble with a great variety of stylistic foundation and a gentle curiosity for moving between and away from conventional idioms.
: In addition to performing and recording, Warren & Flick also strives to share their knowledge and often lead workshops/clinics for young musicians who are interested in making their own music. They will be leading a workshop here at the Michigan Academy of Folk Music, where they will discuss how they arrange in their duo project and give insight into how this could be beneficial in your own ensemble. They'll talk about how to develop ideas, make decisions as a group, and explore how arranging makes for better overall musicianship.
Here’s what Jacob and Grant say about their mission: “Through the wide spectrum of acoustic music, our goal is to inspire and educate each individual we serve to personally connect to music. Our combined experience in classical, bluegrass, jazz, and original/improvised music is something not typically offered in the standard curriculum found at most K-12 schools. Because these styles, among others, give each student the chance to make their own music, valuable lessons in creativity, listening, and leadership are achieved. By learning music passed down and played by ear, students learn to associate with the tradition of acoustic music while also finding its inherent freedom which allows them to discover and explore their own inner musicianship.” Both Jacob and Grant are graduates of University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
Tickets:
Come watch this intricate and well thought-out duo perform in a cozy enviroment at the Michigan Academy of Folk Music.
Ticket Pricing:
Workshop Only (Purchase at the )
Youth $7 | Adults (18+) $15
Combined Workshop + Concert
Youth $15 | Adults (18+) $25
Concert Only
MAFM Youth Program Students $12 | General Public $20
Doors are open at 6pm and parking may be found accessible from 19th street
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Michigan Academy of Folk Music, 451 Columbia Avenue, Holland, United States
USD 12.00 to USD 25.00
