String Jumpers To Perform As Part Of Big Sky Concert Series Jan. 12

The Northeastern Arts Network proudly presents The String Jumpers on Thursday, Jan. 12 as part of their Big Sky Concert Series. This concert will be held at the Sidney Middle School Auditorium at 7 p.m.

String Jumpers are a collection of jazz and acoustic musicians from Bozeman, MT. The band came together with a common affinity for swing and early jazz, believing that the first half of the 20th century was one of the greatest eras of songwriting and genre-creation ever. Their members include accomplished jazz veterans and hot young acoustic musicians, with their modus operandi to have fun and enjoy each others’ company.

Veteran musicians include Craig Hall on upright bass and hollow body electric, Krista Barnett singing pure, authentic interpretations, and Adam Greenberg holding down percussion with great flair and precision. Younger musicians include Ian Fleming, a student at MSU, playing leads on his Beourgois guitar, and James Schlender belying his age (he was 15 when he started this project) with violin solos that help define the band. Doug Schlender, James’ father, fills it out with rhythm guitar on a super-fine Weber arch top.

Don’t miss this exhilarating performance of classics from the swing and big band eras along with new compositions performed with violin, guitar, mandolin, bass, drums and pure vocals.

Tickets prices at the door: adults $15, senior $13, and students $10. For additional concert information contact Candy Markwald 406-488-4155, Jill Hill 406-488-3845, or Karen Boehler 406-433-4375.

The Big Sky Series is made possible in part by the Montana Performing Arts Consortium Presenter Development Program which is supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Montana Arts Council, and legislative grant from Montana’s Cultural Trust.