BILL MIZE TO PLAY FARBER HALL ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 21st

Vermillion is privileged to host an important musician later this month.  Bill Mize has emerged from the the acoustic guitar movement of the 1980's as an influential instrumentalist and composer.  Bill is a past winner of the Winfield National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, and is a respected contributor to a number of leading guitar festivals.  He received a Grammy Award for his collaboration with storyteller David Holt on the recording "Stellaluna," and Ken Burns included Bill's work in his latest documentary film, "The National Parks, America's Best Idea."   His music draws from his Appalachian home, as well as from soul, folk, jazz, and rock traditions.  His playing is sublime, yet accessible, smooth, but syncopated, and Beth Bramhall's subtle accordion accompaniment adds a another beautiful element to Bill's sophisticated and engaging performances.  We're fortunate to have a hall worthy of such musicianship.  Farber Hall, in Old Main on the USD campus, is a gem of an auditorium, beautifully restored, and Bill will take the stage at 8:00.  Tickets are $15 at the door.  Contact: 670-0236.