The Green Guitar Folk House Presents:
Ian George (with band)
Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Ian George along with his gorgeous band of talented handsome young men (percussion, electric guitar, bass) deliver the sort of concert you’ll likely dance, sway, sing, laugh and maybe even cry (!) to.
The live performance is a spontaneous and ferocious ride teeming with whimsicality, clever arrangements – interrupted by triumphant tangents – and outlandish solos grounded by George’s gauzy voice and by the simple strength of a good song.
Expect an engaging and dynamic string of gentle and not so gentle folk-rock adventures.
“Ian George is a fanciful folk troubadour with a rhythmic flow and spirited vision. He’s an American Matt Corby; a heartwarming blend of Iron & Wine’s folk and Vampire Weekend’s frisky energy.
“George’s music is the type to which one would ascribe words like frolic and wandering, but his songs are equally intimate and emotional…
“Worthy of everyone’s ears, songs we can teach our children, our parents, our grandparents, and ourselves.”– Atwood Magazine
Event Details
- Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
- Music starts at 7 p.m.
- $25 in advance. • $27 at door.
$5 for College students with ID - All-ages show in listening room space
- Beer, Wine, Merch on sale
- Wheelchair accessible ♿
- 9400 Pflumm Ave. Lenexa, Kan.
Opening: Old Sound
A trio of longtime friends and musical collaborators, Kansas City’s OLD SOUND crafts traditional and original acoustic folk music. Led by Grady Keller‘s imaginative storytelling, Old Sound travels through song with beckoning three-part harmonies and evocative acoustic compositions.
The trio is strengthened by the exploratory bluegrass flat-picking style of Chad Brothers and the playful doghouse groove of Greg Herrenbruck on upright bass, both of whom also take turns leading the group vocally.
With musical roots in their hometown Winfield, Kansas, Brothers and Herrenbruck cut their teeth in the picking circles and campground stages of the Walnut Valley Festival. Paired with Keller’s colorful melodies and lyricism, Old Sound’s approach makes for rich live performances and easy front porch listening.
TICKETS
$25 with Advance Purchase
$27 at the door
$5 for College Students with ID • Youth Free (12th grade & under)
General Admission Seating.
Beer, wine and beverages available for purchase. Merch also on sale!
Where is the Green Guitar Folk House?
Green Guitar Folk House is located in old downtown Lenexa, Kansas. The shows are sponsored by Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church (SMUUCh), held in its sanctuary. The entrance is right next to the railroad tracks.
Look for the old elementary school! The sanctuary is a beautifully converted, former school gymnasium. Although our venue is sponsored by SMUUCh, this is not a church event.
The series is open to the public. ALL AGES are welcome to attend.