Happenings


Wil Maring And Robert Bowlin At Charles And Myrtle's Feb. 8

Monday, January 07, 2008

Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin will perform at Charles and Myrtle's Coffeehouse at Christ Unity Church on Feb. 8 at 8 p.m.

Wil Maring and virtuose guitarist and fiddler Robert Bowlin combine talents to create beautiful and fresh original acoustic music which straddles the fence between bluegrass, folk, and country music. Wil's stunning vocal style and heartfelt lyrics have raised the eyebrows of the acoustic music world in recent years. Their music leaves audiences spellbound long after the show is over.

Nashville DJ Dave Higgs says, "Absolutely, hands-down some of the most mesmerizing, exciting, interesting and enjoyable acoustic music I have ever heard. Wil's songs are just in a league of their own."

Wil Maring has won the prestigious Chris Austin songwriting contest at Merlefest and was a finalist this year at the Kerrville Folk Festival. Robert Bowlin is simply one of the best acoustic guitar and fiddle players on the planet. Robert has toured with Maura O'Connell, Kathy Mattea, Tom T. Hall, Farron Young, Richard Greene, The Osborne Brothers, Bill Monroe, and others. They have also both performed on the Grand Ole Opry with The Mike Snider Band, which is now viewable on her YouTube channel.

There is a suggested $10 donation at the door.


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