POOR MAN'S GAMBIT

Featuring fiddle, button accordion, guitar, bodhran, bouzouki, vocals, and dance, Poor Man’s Gambit brings together diverse musical backgrounds which complement each other’s styles both on stage and in the studio. With two multi-instrumentalists in the line-up, the trio is noted for their ability to change instrumentation many times during a performance, offering several levels of musical depth to listening ears. The addition of Corey’s flashy footwork on the occasional reel adds an extra punch of energy to their shows.

This performance is brought to you in conjunction with the Town of Clintwood and Pro-Art’s 47th season. Tickets are $10 at the door. Children and students get in free! More information and reservations at proartva.org.

Most of the trio’s repertoire is rooted in Irish tradition, but they also pull from other provincial influences including England, Brittany, and Scotland, in addition to their own original compositions.

Poor Man’s Gambit was formed in 2015 and hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The trio is Deirdre Lockman (Fiddle and Vocals), Corey Purcell (Button Accordion, Cittern, Bodhran, Vocals, and Dance), and Federico Betti (Guitar and Fiddle).

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Pro-Art’s spring season is underway! Explore the complete schedule of events, purchase season tickets, and make reservations at proartva.org. Season tickets are valid for all performances of the 47th season and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520.

Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email [email protected]. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for up-to-date information.

Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.