John Reischman and The Jaybirds

Grammy-winning and JUNO-nominated bluegrass and roots band John Reischman and The Jaybirds will take the stage at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside on May 17 at 7:30 pm.

John Reischman and The Jaybirds offer a stylish take on bluegrass, seamlessly blending original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music to create a unique sound. Now in their 20th year, with seven acclaimed albums and two JUNO nominations, the Jaybirds are both innovative and unadorned, sophisticated yet stripped-down—happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary.

Bluegrass Unlimited calls John Reischman “one of the world’s undisputed masters” of the mandolin, known for his outstanding tone and taste. Many of his original instrumentals—like the jam standard “Saltspring”—have become session and cover favourites. He has released three critically acclaimed solo albums and played on numerous projects, including the Grammy-winning True Life Blues: The Songs of Bill Monroe. John also performs Latin-based jazz and choro music with finger-style guitarist and composer John Miller; the duo has released three albums.

Tickets: harbourfronttheatre.com