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Devine-Nix Duo
Bach and Banjar
“Lively, full of energy, high octane; the spirit is infectious.” - Marvin J. Ward
— Classical Voice of New England
Devine-Nix Duo
Chris Devine and Michael Nix perform an energetic, entertaining blend of composed and improvised music for violin, guitar, mandolin, and the Banjar--a seven string classical banjo.
Chris Devine: Violin, Viola, Mandolin. Guitar, Flute
Michael Nix: Guitar, Mandolin, Banjar, Banjo
Bach and Banjar
Imagine a Bach Cello Suite prelude as a Celtic jig, an allegro from the Sonatas and Partitas as a Tango, and a section of the immortal Ciaconne as a jazzy Latin rock anthem, interspersed with banjo compositions based on 17th century transcriptions, themes from Asia, novelty pieces from the Ragtime banjo era, a Bluegrass string duel, and occasionally, fiery jazz violin. It’s a wild musical ride as genres and styles are meshed, blended and served up with energy, style and wit.
Chris Devine and Michael Nix are innovative multi-instrumentalists, composers, and arrangers who perform programs that combine classical, folk, international, jazz, and bluegrass influences on violin, viola, five- and seven-string banjos, guitars, mandolins, and other instruments. Equally at home in recital halls, small theaters and in festival settings, eschewing the more typical and formal classical performance conventions, their shows are replete with warmth, humor, stories, and audience engagement.
Devine and Nix bring together years of international concert touring, recording, and composing in many genres.
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Chris Devine and Michael Nix
Chris Devine and Michael Nix
Michael Nix and Chris Devine