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Barnaby Bright

Aired: Thursday, January 25, 2018 @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Rachel Stewart

Award-winning, classically-trained, indie folk duo Barnaby Bright performs as part of the Davidson College Concert Series. Becky and Nathan Bliss, who comprise the group, have garnered accolades for their songwriting and sound. They have been featured on television soundtracks, graced such notable venues as Lincoln Center and NPR's "Mountain Stage" in West Virginia.

Pictured: Becky and Nathan Bliss/photo by Shervin Lainez

Alan Black on Barnaby Bright:

Alan Black, cellist and Artistic Director of the Davidson College Concert Series, speaks with WDAV about his collaboration with Becky and Nathan Bliss of Barnaby Bright. 

Alan talks about the group's musical background, how the collaboration challenged him as a classical musician, and why it was important to include the group in the concert series.