Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow will return to Lisbon Heritage Hall on Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m., bringing his unique music and storytelling style that characterizes all of his programs. As a touring performer, Barlow travels throughout the Midwest, South and Rocky Mountain regions presenting his program of music, history and humor from the British Isles. Barlow spent several pre-pandemic weeks in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and is including some Cape Breton-style step-dance music in his program.
Barlow’s just-released CD entitled Of Castles and Kings features music from this program as well as traditional favorites. His recording, Fields and Fences, was one of five finalists for the Instrumental Album of the Year Award by the Independent Music Awards. The Indie Acoustic Project selected Bring Down the Storm as one of the best songs of 2006.
Once again, the Mount Vernon and Lisbon Libraries are co-sponsoring Jerry’s program, which is free to the public. For more information, call the Lisbon Library at 319-455-2800 or visit www.jerrybarlow.com.