PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
February 6, 2015
Media Contact
Jane Gendron
(435) 640-3315
jgendron@jgendron.com
Park City Institute Presents
Sam Bush
February 28, 2015
PARK CITY, UT –– Grammy award winner and a newgrass/bluegrass pioneer Sam Bush brings
string-pickin’ virtuosity to The Eccles Center on Saturday, February 28. Concert starts at 7:30
p.m. Tickets are available by calling 435-655-3114 or online at EcclesCenter.org.
“One of the greatest and most innovative mandolin players alive,” (American Songwriter), Bush is
also a champion fiddle player and vocalist. His music is rooted in bluegrass, but the “King of
Telluride” also ventures into jazz, rock, blues, funk and beyond. As co-founder of New Grass
Revival (which released its debut album in 1972), he and Courtney Johnson left an indelible impact
on the genre – by helping to broaden its definition and consequently influencing a new generation of
newgrass musicians. Over the course of his career, Bush has released seven albums and played and
recorded alongside everyone from Bill Monroe and Emmylou Harris to Bela Fleck and Lyle Lovett.
Since receiving his first mandolin at age 11, Bush has cultivated lightning fast and riveting string
playing. And his fiddle playing, songwriting and vocals sometimes rival prowess on the mandolin. In
reviewing Bush’s album “Circles Around Me,” Glide Magazine writes “Traditional bluegrass
numbers… showcase Bush and company at the top of their game. Softer numbers… give Bush a
chance to exhibit his tender, honest vocals which are sometimes overlooked…”
“There is a genuine and profound love of bluegrass here in Park City,” says PCI executive director
Teri Orr. “And what better musician to bring to the mountains than the King of Newgrass himself?”
Bush commands a crowd as he delivers Americana-infused tunes with incredible musicianship as
well as infectious energy. His band is comprised of Todd Parks (bass and vocals), Scott Vestal (banjo
and vocals), Stephen Mougin (guitar, vocals) and Chris Brown (drums).
TICKETS AND INFORMATION
Park City Institute presents Sam Bush on Saturday, February 28 at The George S. and Dolores
Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts (1750 Kearns Blvd., Park City). Concert starts at 7:30
p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $69* (20-percent discount for seniors, ½ price tickets for children
ages 16 and under; $5 seats are available in the Copper Section for Summit County students (K-12).
Tickets and information are available at The Eccles Center box office, 435-655-3114 or
www.ecclescenter.org.
Upcoming Eccles Center Shows and Events:
MOMIX “DreamCatcher” - February 7, 2015
Marcia Ball and Elvin Bishop - February 14, 2015
John Delaney (University of Washington Professor of Oceanography) – February 20, 2015
Lucia Micarelli - February 21, 2015
Sam Bush - February 28, 2015
L.A. Theatre Works “In the Heat of the Night” - March 8, 2015
Nancy Stagliano (CEO of True North Therapeutics) – March 20, 2015
Suzanne Vega - March 21, 2015
Mummenschanz - April 4, 2015
Hot Sardines - April 11, 2015
An Evening with Neil Gaiman- April 18, 2015
Alonzo King LINES Ballet - April 25, 2015
* PRESS: Please contact Jane Gendron for interview requests, review tickets and press
information, jgendron@jgendron.com or 435-640-3315.
ENTERTAINING, EDUCATING AND ILLUMINATING SINCE 1998
Park City Institute (formerly Park City Performing Arts Foundation) is a non-profit organization,
dedicated to bringing world-class performances and new ideas to the community. Founded in 1994, PCI
presents internationally renowned and cutting edge musicians, actors, authors, comedians, dancers,
speakers and film at The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts (a joint-use
facility with the Park City School District). PCI is dedicated to introducing young people to the arts
through free student outreach workshops, shows and demonstrations. The institute proudly launched the
Mega Genius Supply Store and IQ HQ – a free, after school literacy program and very thinky retail store
- in January 2010. And the organization continues to illuminate with TEDx events, Curiosities evenings
and The Park City Institute / Strategic News Service “Future in Review” Speaker Series. The
organization recently wrapped up its11th season of summer concerts at Deer Valley Resort.
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