Michael Miles

As John has a reputation of having people sit in where ever he plays, he has added to the show at The Space a Chicago friend, banjoist Michael Miles... and, Chicagos bluegrass greats The Sullivan Sisters, in a cameo performance of various Will the Circle be Unbroken music.John McEuenThe Life Ive PickedAn Evening with John McEuen and The Circle Band:John takes the audience on his trip with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, one that led to the Will the Circle be Unbroken album which he initiated. John captured the band over the years on 8mm film, video and stills, we see the unseen backstory of this iconic musician, album, and band. Exactly what did happen at the magic sessions that created the landmark Will the Circle Be Unbroken album? Possibly the most famous Americana/Blue Grass album ever recorded: These previously unseen shots, on a huge screen, are incredible. Its like being there!.With another NGDB co-founder and Circle veteran Les Thompson, John brings his guitar, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin and their favorite Dirt Band and Circle songs to the audience. With them will be Danny Knicely (guitar, mandolin and great vocals) bringing, singing some of the songs with his Virginia voice. And, Bryan McDowell, also a Winfield winner, with his vocals, guitar and mandolin. John tells the stories behind the songs, and various collaborations with such notables as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Maybelle Carter, Bob Dylan, and life-long friend Steve Martin.McEuens renown countless jams include street performers to Phish, Earl Scruggs, Levon Helm, Leon Russell and even Sesame Street with a herd of goats and a cow! Arguably, McEuens most important legacy may be his initiation of what Rolling Stone called The most important record to come out of Nashville and ZAGAT survey called the most important record in country music - Will the Circle Be Unbroken---A co-founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (1966), John McEuen has continually performed since 1963 - 11,500 concerts and 300 television shows throughout more than 4 million miles both with the band and as a solo performer. He has been honored solo by the Folk Alliance Organization Best in the West Award. Beyond performing, John has a rich history of creating, producing and preserving original and traditional folk and acoustic music and, taking it to new audiences.McEuen has made over 40 albums (6 solo) that have earned five platinum and five gold recognition awards, multiple Grammy Awards and nominations, CMA and ACM awards, Emmy nominations, IBMA record of the year award, and performed on another 25 albums as guest artist. Hes also produced more than 300 concerts - the first in 1965 in Long Beach Calif., with Bob Dylan.Johns production of Steve Martin - The Crow won the 2010 Best Bluegrass Album Grammy. The Music of the Wild West CD- by McEuen, was honored with the Western Heritage Award. A Grammy nomination for String Wizards II preceded the Uncle Dave Macon Award -; Johns popular Sirius/XM Acoustic Traveller show, now in its 18th year on The Bridge. John produced the documentary film The Dillards A Night In the Ozarks, capturing his early mentors.