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Sounds of Akron: Paul Kovac and David Mayfield

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2022-08-18 18:00:00 2022-08-18 19:00:00 America/New_York Sounds of Akron: Paul Kovac and David Mayfield On banjo, guitar, and mandolin, Ohio natives Paul Kovac and David Mayfield present a bluegrass music program with songs and humor, framing the experience of the Appalachian transplant. Kenmore Branch Library - Community Room

Thursday, August 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-18 18:00:00 2022-08-18 19:00:00 America/New_York Sounds of Akron: Paul Kovac and David Mayfield On banjo, guitar, and mandolin, Ohio natives Paul Kovac and David Mayfield present a bluegrass music program with songs and humor, framing the experience of the Appalachian transplant. Kenmore Branch Library - Community Room

Kenmore Branch Library

Community Room

On banjo, guitar, and mandolin, Ohio natives Paul Kovac and David Mayfield present a bluegrass music program with songs and humor, framing the experience of the Appalachian transplant.

On banjo, guitar, and mandolin, David and Paul will present a bluegrass music program with songs both secular and gospel, framing the experience of the Appalachian transplant, and the music that got them through both good times and bad. This American-born music continues to inspire and entertain all who are caught in it’s web.

Ohio natives Paul Kovac and David Mayfield have been raised in the lap of northeast Ohio’s bluegrass music community, and carry on that tradition. Both multi-instrumentalists, Kovac has played with Bill Monroe and Roy Clark, and Grammy-nominated producer Mayfield has played on the Grand Ole Opry.

Music from the old hymnals provided songs and inspiration for the original, first-generation bluegrass musicians. They gave those hymns the bluegrass treatment, and composed their own songs in that style. It is well documented that the harmony singing structure of bluegrass music is derived from church harmonies.

For the past year, the duo have presented a live, one-hour, acoustic music program of bluegrass gospel songs every other Sunday at 11 am. The show streams from the old Bronson Church, in Peninsula, Ohio, on the Peninsula History Facebook page.  

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.745.6126.

Zoom option available.


Related resources:

Bluegrass, Newgrass, Old-Time, and Americana Music / Craig Harris

90 Bluegrass Classics [sound recording] : vintage collection

My Bluegrass Heart [sound recording] / Béla Fleck

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Music |

TAGS: | Local Artists | live music | Bluegrass music |

Kenmore Branch Library

kenmore@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.745.6126
Branch manager
Wendy Zarara

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter
Mon, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter)

About the branch

The Kenmore Branch Library is a center of neighborhood enrichment where people and resources come together for information, education, and entertainment. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, copiers, scanning and faxing are just a few of the popular services available at the Library; meeting space for non-profit groups and organizations is also in high-demand throughout the year.

Diverse programming--including storytime, NatureConnect, crafting, cooking, health and wellness, and more—engage participants of all ages who learn and create together. Kenmore Branch Library is your one-stop spot for news about local events, the latest in books, movies, and music, access to technology, and so much more.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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Tue, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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