Acclaimed musicians coming Saturday

A critically acclaimed national recording group will be performing a free public concert indoors at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum at 7 pm on Saturday, June 22.

Potter County Creative Council (PC3), the new countywide arts and culture organization, presents the California Guitar Trio for a program from multiple genres – from classical to rock, from jazz to world music.

Opening the show with brief performances will be local school musicians Ronan Bray on guitar and Lillian Vought on ukelele, as part of PC3’s commitment to integrate school-based music, art and theater programs into its mission. Donations to support the work of PC3 will be accepted at the door.

Comprised of Bert Lams, Tom Griesgraber and Paul Richards, the California Guitar Trio has been establishing a unique, personal connection with audiences for more than 30 years.

In addition to dazzling musicianship and interplay, CGT shows are full of captivating stories and humor.

One reviewer wrote, “The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for the California Guitar Trio. They have a way of making concertgoers feel like they are part of the music.”

CGT has toured extensively – more than 2,000 gigs – and collaborated with exploratory rock bands such as Yes and King Crimson, along with Taj Mahal, John McLaughlin, the California Symphony, Rick Wakeman and others.

Saturday’s concert is made possible through support from the Pa. Council on the Arts. PC3 is also supported by the Potter County Commissioners as a component of the “Revitalize Potter County” initiative to reverse population losses and outmigration of young adults by making Potter County communities more vibrant and appealing.