The Lewis County Historical Society switches gears in its next concert offering of the 2017 season of the Black River Valley Concert Series on February 11th at 7:30 p.m. with Matrix Duo, Michele Gordon and Dennis Winge. They are the premier flute and guitar duo throughout the southern tier of New York State and surrounding areas. The sound they produce is both elegant and sophisticated. Jazz standards are a specialty of theirs but they are versatile with all styles of music.
Michele is the Southern Tier’s most in-demand flautist in both the classical and jazz genres. She regularly performs in two classical trios: "3-D" (flute, oboe & piano) and "AMA Flute Trio.” Michele is also an active member of the music and arts community as she serves on the board for the local Corning-Painted Post Civic Music Association (a nonprofit concert series that brings in world class musical acts) and has adjudicated for All County Auditions for the last several years. Gordon recently won the 2015 National Flute Association Competition for Jazz Flute Big Band and continues to be very active playing in area musicals as well as churches. A full-time musician for over 10 years, Dennis Winge was one of the most ubiquitous jazz and pop/rock/soul guitarists in the New York City area and played with musicians from bands such as Billy Joel, Stan Getz, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Tony Bennett, and Herbie Hancock. You can sample their music at http://www.matrixduo.com/listen/
Come enjoy Matrix Duo while supporting the Lewis County Historical Society February 11th at 7:30 in The Blue Room. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 per person and $45 per family at the door. Tickets are available for purchase at the Historical Society and Café Z in Lowville, Dr. Guitar in Watertown, and online at www.lewiscountyhistory.org. This event is made possible by the generous support of the Pratt-Northam Foundation. Jeb’s Restaurant, Tug Hill Vineyards, and Kinney Drugs are generously providing food for the musicians and beverages for concert-goers. For tickets or information call the Historical Society at 315 376 8957.