Folk group has guitarist lined up for concert

Guitarist MICHAEL YOUNG in concert sponsored by BRIDGER FOLK SOCIETY in Logan, on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at 7:30 PM.

Where? Crumb Brothers Baker, 300 West, 300 South

Bridger Folk Society291 South 300 WestLogan, UTwww.bridgerfolk.org

Michael Young is a fingerstyle guitarist who plays both the six and twelve-string guitar with driving rhythm and groove, and he carries that bouncy and energetic groove from powerful and compelling compositions to soulful ballads. Moving from daunting and alarming to lighthearted and idiosyncratic instrumentals, Michael takes advantage of the guitar’s possibilities by combining standard and alternate tunings with a mix of slide guitar into his playing.

Besides being apparent in Michael’s compositions, his idiosyncrasies are also evident in his stage presence. Through a robust serving of anecdotes and commentary, Michael establishes rapport with his listeners and breaks the communication barrier often found between instrumentalist and audience. No matter the venue, Michael seems to bring the ambience of an intimate and private performance for old friends with his laid-back attitude and easy-going outlook. In fact, Michael never creates a set list and simply follows his nose while performing.