FIDDLE-FOLK-GRASS COMES TO WEST ASHLEY

Hungry Monk Music hosts Florida's Jackson Creek String Band

By Andy Lassiter
Contributing Writer

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Jackson Creek String Band is bring its brand of fiddle folk-grass to West Ashley this week

Hungry Monk Music in West Ashley has long been a center of musical instruction and performance of both modern eclectic and traditional niche musical styles. The studio was first established in 1993 to provide high caliber musical instruction to students of all ages and abilities, as well as to create a gathering place for musicians from all walks of life. Boasting some of the most talented and specialized instructors in the area, Hungry Monk is one of the best places in Charleston to take your playing and musical appreciation to the next level.

"The Monks" are also known for putting on special events and performances from unique and eclectic musicians from all over the country. Their quaint, family-friendly studio is a comfortable environment for intimate listening and impromptu jams. Having hosted some notable performances and highly regarded musicians in the past, Hungry Monk can always be trusted to bring in very talented, out of the ordinary acts that are probably not on your musical radar.

This Saturday, Sept. 4, the studio hosts the Jackson Creek String Band from Florida. The band is in town this week playing for the Charleston Folk Contra Dance in North Charleston. But, on Saturday night, Jackson Creek is taking a break from their typical schedule of barn-burners and contra dances to play a special gig at the Hungry Monk studio located off Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in West Ashley.

Jackson Creek is an old time acoustic outfit featuring guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, and mandolin. The band plays traditional fiddle tunes and original bluegrass music.
Joe Waller, founder of the Jackson Creek, labels the music performed by Jackson Creek as "fiddle-folk-grass." Their music is a dynamic blend of folk music (both covers and Waller's songs), mild bluegrass music, and many styles of fiddle tunes, with a little gospel, western music, and American Civil War period music, depending on the event. Their performances truly offer something for everyone.

Jackson Creek will play at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Hungry Monk Music, located at 1948 Belgrade Ave, off of Sam Rittenberg Boulevard. . Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door, day of show. For more info visit www.hungrymonkmusic.com or www. folkfiddle.com