CONCERT RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID-19, NEW DATE TBD
About Low & Lower
Cellist Brooks Whitehouse and Bassist Paul Sharpe are Low & Lower, America’s #1-selling cello bass duo. This ensemble’s performances are a mash-up of artistry, virtuosity, and satire, developing a completely new genre in answer to the question, “Cello and bass...seriously?” With MacGyver-like determination they create, inspire and commission works using only the limited materials at hand - a cello, a bass, two voices, a sense of humor, a touch of theater, and a willingness to do almost anything.
Since their inception in 2010, they have traveled the country entertaining audiences with cello/bass chestnuts, brave new works, daring arrangements, vocalizing and storytelling. A live video of Lawrence Dillon’s Poke filmed during their domestic tour has gone viral, spreading across the world to Europe, Africa, South America and the Philippines.
In addition to Dillon’s Poke, Low & Lower has inspired new works by Joshua Davis, John Allemeier, Bruce Tippette, and Ching-chu Hu. Allemeier’s Undercurrents premiered on UNCSU’s Arts NOW Series to enthusiastic reviews. They performed on WGBH Boston’s Drive Time Live, appeared at the Arizona MusicFest and the International Society of Bassists Convention at Eastman, and gave master classes and recitals at the Cleveland Institute of Music and the University of Michigan. Low & Lower hosted a two-man Halloween Spectacular show with the Winston-Salem Symphony, performing an exorcism on the concertmaster’s violin, stealing her solos in Saint-Saens’ Danse Macabre, and ultimately firing her.
Having had great success with YouTube videos, including Poke, Get Me to the Hall on Time, and Modern Music Genius, and having performed everywhere from coffee houses to correctional facilities, Low & Lower is currently pitching a reality TV series called, “Extreme Venues.” They have already shot significant Alaskan performance footage above 6,000 ft. and below -30° Fahrenheit.
Low & Lower is currently seeking funding for a television documentary on their string recruiting efforts in Western Australia entitled, Low & Lower Goes Down Under.
General Information
Our concert series brings touring artists for intimate performances in the museum. Programs range from classical to old-time, traditional Appalachian to jazz - with something for all ages. Our concert series runs monthly from June to September, as well as special events.
This year’s concerts will take place in the Alexander Community Gallery and will be limited to 25 participants per concert. There will be two showings of each concert (4pm and 5:30 pm) to maximize participation. Seating is first-come first serve.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
Chairs will be positioned to maintain 6 feet distance between seats. Groups from same household may move chairs closer to each other if desired.
We ask that guests practice social distancing while in the building.
Masks are highly encouraged. All staff will be wearing masks.
Questions? Contact Willard Watson at Programs@BlowingRockMuseum.org