The McKrells’ to Hold Their CD Release Party at the Strand Theatre, July 8th

By Nippertown Staff On Jun 30, 2022

HUDSON FALLS – On Friday, July 8th, The McKrells will be holding a release party concert at The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls, celebrating their latest effort, Still Pickin’. Throughout the album, the strong tenor of Kevin McKrell remains triumphant. With the instrumentation staying solid from start to finish, provided by Peter Pashoukos on guitar, Arlin Greene on bass, Frank Orsini on fiddle, Scott Hopkins on banjo, and Brian Melick on percussion, the entire record is a pleasure to hear. Always delivering a richly entertaining night of bluegrass, and folk, with an overall lynchpin of Celtic flair, fans of the band and of bluegrass, in general, won’t want to miss this special night!

The McKrells, from left-to-right: Brian Melick, Kevin McKrell, Arlin Greene, peter Pashoukos, Scott Hopkins, Frank Orsini.

Perhaps it’s the culture-spanning comfort of their tunes or the world-class instrumentation of this 6-piece band. Whatever the source, the McKrells deliver a unique musical vocabulary. Bluegrass lent them the tools: guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass, folk music, and the original songs of Kevin McKrell are the heart and soul that wields those tools. Add to that mix world music percussion, and you hear “a sound as brisk as wild ponies in a roundup and as tight as thread on a spool,” writes Bluegrass Unlimited. Kevin McKrell’s vocals wrap around the band with a “madman’s fervor and a lover’s tenderness,” and his original songs “of John Prine-like insight and effortless musicality” make for a sound that sets them apart from other folk and bluegrass bands touring the country. “Traditional suits-and-ties bluegrass The McKrells are not…Yes, it’s Grass, mostly, but there’s a lilt to the tunes, a bouncing drive to the melodies, and here and there a touch of melancholy that seems to go hand in hand with the Celtic folk persona,” reports Bluegrass Now. With their unearthly combination of emotive vocals, razor-sharp harmonies, and fiery pickin’… hot acoustic music was invented for bands like The McKrells.

TICKET INFORMATION:

The show will start at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and are available at the Strand Box Office; cash or check only. For more information or to make reservations, please call 518-832-3484. The Strand Theatre is located at 210 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY.