Jay Ungar and Molly Mason April 23, 2006

If you love American acoustic music, don't miss Jay Ungar and Molly Mason when they make their Williamsburg Library Theatre debut on Sunday, April 23 in a 7:30 p.m. concert. These extraordinary musicians won international acclaim after Ken Burns' "The Civil War" hit the airwaves. Their performance of Jay's haunting composition "Ashokan Farewell" -- the musical hallmark of the PBS series -- left a lasting impression on everyone who tuned in. The soundtrack won a Grammy and "Ashokan Farewell" was nominated for an Emmy.

A Jay and Molly concert appeals to all ages. They perform timeless renditions of hard-driving Appalachian melodies, Cajun and Celtic fiddle tunes, stirring Civil War classics, sassy songs from the golden age of swing and country, stunning waltzes and moving original works. Wit, warmth and consummate musicianship add up to an exciting

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