Andrew Collins Trio

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"Simply put, this is a stellar band that resists categorization and one that will expand the listener's range and appreciation of style." Earshot
 
The Andrew Collins Trio is a genre-defying acoustic ensemble centered on the extraordinary versatility of mandolin virtuoso Andrew Collins. Often featuring Adam Shier (guitar, mandolin, vocals) and James McEleney (bass, mandocello, vocals), the trio blends bluegrass, folk, jazz, classical, and Celtic influences, spawning a sound playfully dubbed “chambergrass.”
 
Winners of multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, including Instrumental Group of the Year, and with five JUNO Award nominations, the trio has earned international acclaim for their virtuosic playing and adventurous compositions. 
 
 “Light of touch, fast of wit, copiously imaginative, and a musical scholar of the highest distinction.” - Toronto Star
 
 “Raw and grooving bluegrass music played with the grace and sophistication of a classical string quartet.” - R2 Magazine