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Switchback: American Roots and Celtic Soul

Switchback

American Roots and Celtic Soul
Opera House
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Red Cloud Opera House
413 N Webster St.
Red Cloud, NE 68970
United States

Welcome Sandhill crane season and early spring with Switchback! An award-winning duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack, Switchback draws on traditional Celtic music and original Americana songs that reflect their Irish heritage and Midwestern roots. Playing an exciting mix of mandolin, guitar, and bass, their harmonies have won them comparisons to famous duos, such as the Louvin Brothers, Everly Brothers, and Simon & Garfunkel. Join us for a night of great music!

Programming at the National Willa Cather's Red Cloud Opera House is made possible with the support of Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

Switchback performing with Matt Molly at Matt’s Pub in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland.

About Switchback

Switchback tours throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the Netherlands playing over 200 engagements a year. Their television specials “The Americana Sessions," “The Celtic Sessions” and “Music on the Mayne Stage” have aired on PBS stations throughout the U.S. The band has also been working with Paul Mertens (who arranged the music for “Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin”) on orchestral scores for some of their original music. None other than Grammy Award-winning producer Lloyd Maines chose to work with Switchback in producing three of their albums and considers the duo one of the most important acts playing Americana music today.

On top of their usual tour schedule, Switchback regularly presents outreach programs for schools, community events, senior citizen groups, and special needs audiences. They offer outreach programs on Celtic music, songwriting, and music appreciation as well as music residencies.

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ADA Accessibility

The National Willa Cather Center is ADA accessible. We offer physical, visual, and audio accommodations for all attendees. If you require handicapped accessible seating, an ASL interpreter, or any other accommodations, please contact our Visitor Services Coordinator, Nick Powers, at npowers@willacather.org. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs