The music Department of Southeast Community College-Beatrice Campus will be holding a workshop and concert for Celtic finger style guitarist Jerry Barlow on Saturday, November 19th.

A Celtic guitar workshop will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the Truman Center. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and free to all SCC students. The concert will be at 6:30 p.m., also in the Truman Center, and is free to the public.

Barlow has been called accessible performer and storyteller. His  repertoire incorporates  traditional pieces as well as his own Celtic-inspired compositions.

In concert, Barlow  shares the history, humor and legends behind the music.”Out of the many musicians performing today, the vast majority are skilled in  either performing on their instrument or in entertaining an audience,” says Scott Beach, Director of Colorado Celtic Entertainment.”It’s very rare and extremely enjoyable to see a musician at the very top of his craft in both areas.”

The Indie Acoustic Project, an international award that celebrate the best independent acoustic music, selected the title song from his first CD, “Keepsake,” were included in a PBS documentary “Song of our Children.” Music from “Bring Down the Storm” is featured in the new University of Colorado documentary “Learn About Climate.” Barlow’s new CD, “Field and Fences,” was released in early October.

Barlow’s music can be heard on many National Public Radio stations. He has been featured in Finger style Guitar magazine and was profiled in the February 2011 issue of “Celtic Connection.” He has permed in the Gates Auditorium for the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music, the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts and High Plains Public Radio’s Living Room Concert Series in Amarillo, Texas.

For more information, contact the SCC Music Department at (402) 228-8256.