Opposable Thumbs Concert at WAC

Saturday | October 29 | 7 pm
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center, 228 East 5th, is pleased to present an evening of music with Opposable Thumbs on Saturday, October 29 at 7 pm. Opposable Thumbs last performed in the beginning of the new millennium. The group still consists of Wayne Beezley on mandolin and octave mandolin; Rick Sampson on banjo, guitar and mandolin; and Betsy Neil on fiddle; and new bass player, Larry Dalton. This is an all-instrumental group featuring well-crafted originals and new acoustic music from favorite new acoustic string bands.  

The concert will open with Sampson and Son, Rick Sampson and his son Aric Sampson. Larry Dalton will perform with them as well. Sampson & Son have been performing in the coulee region for 15 years. Their music covers many styles including Traditional, contemporary, popular and originals. 

The concert begins at 7 pm and coffeehouse opens at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets are available at Hardt’s Music, 115 East 3rd St in Winona, until 4 pm on October 28 or through Eventbrite. 

Masks are encouraged but not required.

For more information on this event and other activities at the Winona Arts Center, please visit our website at www.winonaarts.org.

The Winona Arts Center is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.