Josh Carswell '11 returns to Elon with The Annie Moses Band – Feb. 24

Tuesday, February 24
Josh Carswell ’11 returns to Elon with The Annie Moses Band 
McCrary Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets now available at the Center for the Arts Box Office. Admission: $13 or Elon ID. Phone orders (336-278-5610) accepted during normal box office hours: Monday – Friday, 12:30 to 5 p.m.

With a captivating blend of musicianship, The Annie Moses Band is a diverse ensemble of artists that appeal to classical connoisseurs, jazz aficionados, American roots enthusiasts and folk rockers. Their distinctive signature style to date has been broadcast 1200+ hours on PBS with debuts at Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.

Elon’s own Joshua Carswell ’11, recent winner of the American Traditions Competition, is a frequent vocalist for Annie Moses Band concerts. Carswell graduated from Elon University with a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance and was the recipient of the prestigious Presser Music Scholar award. He has been a featured soloist in both Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium and on the Grand Ole’ Opry, the Greensboro Opera, Cape Cod Symphony, Savannah Philharmonic as well as the North Carolina Symphony. He currently resides in Nashville where, in addition to his active touring schedule, he works as a session musician and vocal coach. His debut album “Debonair” was released last year on ManAlive Records.

The February 24 performance at Elon is titled “Rhapsody in Bluegrass.” The concert will be a panoramic exploration of America and her music. Featuring favorites from Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and other quintessential American legends, “Rhapsody in Bluegrass” fuses Appalachian traditions, Irish fiddle, beloved classical themes, and roots music to create a beautiful and trancendent concert experience.