There’s a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh Gibson off the stage at the Ryman two decades ago and offered to produce their debut record, and why David Ferguson and Grammy-Award-winning producer Dan Auerbach co-wrote and produced the Gibson Brothers’ 14th album “Mockingbird” (2018): the Gibson Brothers are the real deal. They can pick. They can sing. And they can write a darn good country song.

They’ve won nearly all the bluegrass awards you can name and released albums on almost every premier Americana label you can think of including Sugar Hill and Rounder, and, if that’s not enough, their songs have been recorded by bluegrass legends such as Del McCoury. Not bad for two upstate New Yorkers who grew up on a dairy farm!

Their latest album, “Darkest Hour", produced by dobro master Jerry Douglas and including Leigh singing with Alison Krauss [“I Feel the Same Way as You”], combines their wide-ranging talents with that brother-brother harmony to create something truly wonderful. And although “Mockingbird” had big production and many musicians, “Darkest hour” was designed as one that could be brought to audiences on the road, like at this small town concert.

While Eric and Leigh Gibson are often at the front of a full band , this concert will be an intimate performance from just the two brothers.

More info: www.valleyfolk.org * 607-962-4461 * info@valleyfolk.org

Unplugged instruments/voices welcome to jam 90 minutes before all concerts in the downstairs lounge while we set up.

Intermission: warm beverages provided; audience may bring ready to serve snacks (sweet or savory) to share on the intermission snack buffet. (sorry no kitchen access)

Patron Admission: $30, pay a bit more if you can
General $25,
"Hard Times" $10, for students, disabled, underemployed or anyone who needs it - no questions asked.
free kids under 14 w/adult
Buy tix on-line to save time in line. Cash/checks at door or use a QR code with your smart phone to use cards, Apple Pay, GooglePay. But we highly recommend doing it in advance, even one hour in advance is fine.

Note: We're thrilled the Gibson Brothers were able to step in at short notice for the January 4th concert after Laura Orshaw and Josh Rinkel (First Far West) unfortunately had to postpone their appearance. We will arrange a new date TBA soon..