The Bennett Brothers February 1, 2008

Guitarist Stephen Bennett and his piano-playing brother Jim will combine for two nights of original music, ranging from rollicking to reflective, at the Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland Street, on Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library and students w/ ID and $9 for those under 16, and can be reserved by calling the library at (757) 259-4070. This is another in the librarys Dewey Decibel Concert Series.
Stephen Bennett was born in Oregon, grew up in New York and has lived in Virginia for the last three decades. Since his 1987 first-place win at the National Flatpicking Championship in Winfield, Kansas, he has become known as a versatile guitarist who consistently garners critical praise and audience enthusiasm for his compositions and live performances. With his stellar musicianship, a relaxed stage presence and quick wit, Stephen has won many fans throughout the United States and Europe, as well as in Canada, Australia and Japan. His work has been recorded on 15 self-produced CDs.
Like his brother, Jim Bennett has been making music for most of his life. The Richmond residents keyboard background and playing style is eclectic. He loves to play ragtime, stride piano, swing, blues, rock and classical music. Jim's primary musical work for the church has included being music director, accompanist, and arranger.


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