CA VIOLIN PROTÉGÉ TO PERFORM WITH HEARTWOOD

At seventeen, Avery Merritt is considered a true protégé on the violin.  His musical interests span classical, old-time, bluegrass, jazz and rock repertoires.   At four years old, Avery requested a violin from his parents … the rest is history.  Winner of numerous fiddle contest awards, Avery plays several stringed instruments, including the electric violin … and hearing is believing.

 

While attending the 2012 NAMM (National Associate of Music Merchants) Trade Show in CA, Ned Steinberger of NS Design (musical instrument designer and inventor), Ed Howe (fiddle player with Perpetual e-Motion), and Corey Redonnett (composer/arranger/performer) met Avery Merritt, who discovered a common bond with Ed Howe, in contra fiddling, bluegrass, and multilayered electronic looping. 

 

When exploring the sounds and styles of music supporting the text of Jim Cullen, music director Corey Redonnett decided to call on Merritt.  Along with a dozen other actors/musicians from around the country, Avery is now living in the Midcoast Area for the creation and performance of Heartwood’s final performance of their first decade. 

 

Performances of Avery Merritt abound on youtube … check him out.  And join us in July, where you can hear him for yourself.  For show details visit www.heartwoodtheater.org.

 

To help provide funding for this original work – including young performers like Avery – you can become an online collaborator through Heartwood's Rockethub fundraising portal.   Google “Rockethub” and search on “Jim Cullen” or “Heartwood.”  Visit this site for frequent photo updates.

 

“The Legend of Jim Cullen” is funded in part by a grant from the Maine Community Foundation, along with sponsorships from Bath Savings Institution, First Advisors, and the Newcastle Publick House.

 

Performances will appear in the air conditioned Parker B. Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, on July 19 & 20, 26 & 27, Aug 1-3 at 7:30pm.  One matinee performance will take place on Sunday, July 28^th at 3pm.  Tickets are $20 adults / $12 students.  Reservations strongly recommended at boxoffice@heartwoodtheater.org OR 207.563.1373.

Opening July 19, Heartwood Theater will premiere “The Legend of Jim Cullen,” a story based on real events from Northern Maine, in 1873. The legend hums with original music, performed by several talented musicians, including a young fiddle player from California. 

 

At seventeen, Avery Merritt is considered a true protégé on the violin. His musical interests span classical, old-time, bluegrass, jazz and rock repertoires.  At four years old, Avery requested a violin from his parents … the rest is history. Winner of numerous fiddle contest awards, Avery plays several stringed instruments, including the electric violin … and hearing is believing.

 

While attending the 2012 NAMM (National Associate of Music Merchants) Trade Show in CA, Ned Steinberger of NS Design (musical instrument designer and inventor), Ed Howe (fiddle player with Perpetual e-Motion), and Corey Redonnett (composer/arranger/performer) met Avery Merritt, who discovered a common bond with Ed Howe, in contra fiddling, bluegrass, and multilayered electronic looping. 

 

When exploring the sounds and styles of music supporting the text of Jim Cullen, music director Corey Redonnett decided to call on Merritt. Along with a dozen other actors/musicians from around the country, Avery is now living in the Midcoast Area for the creation and performance of Heartwood’s final performance of their first decade. 

 

Performances of Avery Merritt abound on youtube … check him out. And join us in July, where you can hear him for yourself. For show details visit www.heartwoodtheater.org.

 

To help provide funding for this original work – including young performers like Avery – you can become an online collaborator through Heartwood's Rockethub fundraising portal.   Google “Rockethub” and search on “Jim Cullen” or “Heartwood.” Visit this site for frequent photo updates.

 

“The Legend of Jim Cullen” is funded in part by a grant from the Maine Community Foundation, along with sponsorships from Bath Savings Institution, First Advisors, and the Newcastle Publick House.

 

Performances will appear in the air conditioned Parker B. Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, on July 19 & 20, 26 & 27, Aug 1-3 at 7:30pm. One matinee performance will take place on Sunday, July 28^th at 3pm. Tickets are $20 adults / $12 students. Reservations strongly recommended at boxoffice@heartwoodtheater.org OR 207.563.1373.