BCTMA Third Thursday Showcase

Low Tide String Band

Thursday, February 20, 2025
in the Turnage Theatre Gallery
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Donations Appreciated

The Beaufort County Traditional Music Association is pleased to present a Third Thursday Showcase featuring The Low Tide String Band on February 20 from 7:00-9:00 PM. This Eastern NC band is composed of Sam Weatherly, and Karen and Brad Brechtelsbauer.

They play traditional instruments such as banjo, bass, guitar, mandolin, and have formed a trio with an exciting sound.  They play an acoustic combination of traditional folk, Americana, Old Time tunes, and adaptations of rock songs.  Their ten years playing together have resulted in a close blend of three-part harmony that makes the group especially enjoyable.  They also add a sense of humor with their unique compositions and twists on old songs.

Admission is free and donations are appreciated. This family friendly concert is sponsored by the Beaufort County Traditional Music Association, founded in 2008 to promote traditional music in Eastern North Carolina.

They play traditional instruments such as banjo, bass, guitar, mandolin, and have formed a trio with an exciting sound. They play an acoustic combination of traditional folk, Americana, Old Time tunes, and adaptations of rock songs. Their eight years playing together have resulted in a close blend of three-part harmony that makes the group especially enjoyable. They also add a sense of humor with their unique compositions and twists on old songs.

Karen

Old time music was a tremendous influence on her life since she has been a clogger for many years. She started out playing old time banjo and drifted into guitar and bass also. Starting in church, she has sung harmony for years but only in recent years has been also singing lead as well.

Brad

He began as a child learning piano from his father at age 5, continuing for over 10 years.  Brad played trumpet through high school.  In 2011 he began playing bass, in 2017, mandolin, and in 2020, guitar. 

Sam

He has enjoyed many genres of music throughout life but only about 14 years ago began to play guitar and sing.  His musical world opened up rapidly as he explored open mics first alone, then with Brad and then also Karen.

The Low Tide String Band has performed at multiple venues throughout Pitt and Beaufort counties and events. Influences are many but include Doc Watson, Mandolin Orange, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Diamond, America, Hot Rize.

Some of their favorite songs include “The L&N Don’t Stop Here Anymore,” “I’ve Just Seen a Face,” and “Don’t Cross the River”. They are excited to bring some Old Time tunes and some more modern tunes, and maybe some a cappella music to the BCTMA Showcase performance.

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