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ARTS Pick: Old Man Luedecke

Old Man Luedecke plays January 8 at C'ville Coffee. Publicity photo

The Juno Award is Canada’s top trophy for musicians, and folk singer-songwriter Old Man Luedecke has a whole shelf full of ’em. His mastery of the banjo and authentic songwriting connects him deeply with his fans in Nova Scotia, and his work with Tim O’Brien has pushed his poetic, universal storytelling to a broader audience. Luedecke describes his latest album, Domestic Eccentric, as “a rich portrait of personal friendships.”

Sunday, January 8. $12-14, 7pm. C’ville Coffee, 1301 Harris St. prismcoffeehouse.org.

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Arts Pick: Dry Branch Fire Squad

For more than 40 years, Ron Thomason’s intricately woven and hilarious stories have been at the heart of the old-time, Southern gospel and bluegrass songs of Dry Branch Fire Squad. Publicity photo

For more than 40 years, Ron Thomason’s intricately woven and hilarious stories have been at the heart of the old-time, Southern gospel and bluegrass songs of Dry Branch Fire Squad. The longtime Prism Coffeehouse favorite’s keen sense of humor and small-town country wisdom, combined with skilled musicianship, launches pointed—and sometimes scathing—observations of the hypocrisy of modern society.

Saturday, November 26. $16-18, 7pm. C’ville Coffee, 1301 Harris St. 296-1600.

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ARTS Pick: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri

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Not only has Kamalakiran Vinjamuri been mastering the Carnatic approach to violin since age 7, he’s also composed a ballet, earned a black belt in karate and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for participating in the largest Kuchipudi group dance with more than 5,000 others. The young classical musician from northern Virginia performs with a second violinist and percussionist.

Friday, October 28. $8-12, 7pm. The Prism at C’ville Coffee, 1301 Harris St. 817-2633.

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ARTS Pick: Eric Brace and Peter Cooper

While honoring masters of tradition, Eric Brace and Peter Cooper make their own mark on bluegrass and folk. Publicity photo

Washington, D.C., is not the first place that comes to mind as the center of folk and bluegrass music, but there’s a long history of accomplished players from the capital city, including Eric Brace and Peter Cooper, who honor their peers on the recent album, C&O Canal. The Grammy-nominated collaborators’ engaging songwriting, quick wit and masterful harmonies highlight this ode to “the Birchmere back then” and its extensive music community.

Friday, September 30. $15-18, 7pm. Prism Coffeehouse at C’ville Coffee, 1301 Harris St. cvillecoffee.com.