The Andrew Collins Trio

Prepare to be spellbound by the virtuosic sounds of The Andrew Collins Trio, a group that blends folk, newgrass, Celtic, and chamber music into a seamless, electrifying performance. A true mando maestro, Andrew Collins stands at the center of Canada’s vibrant acoustic music scene, earning five JUNO nominations and seven Canadian Folk Music Awards along the way. Accompanied by fellow string wizard Adam Shier (guitar, mandolin) and bassist/vocalist James McEleney (bass, mandocello), this trio is renowned for their ability to bend and blend genres with astonishing agility. Showcasing jaw-dropping instrumental interplay and a playful, genre-defying approach, The Andrew Collins Trio has drawn comparisons to the re-imagined worlds of Béla Fleck and David Grisman. Their latest album, The Rule of Three, takes inspiration from the idea that a trio of elements carries inherent impact, much like the kinetic energy and synergy that fuels their performances. Critics rave about their musicianship and style: "This is some mighty mandolinin’, from Canada’s eight-string king." – Bob Mersereau’s Top 100 Canadian Blog "Collins is a staggering mandolin player, able to achieve extraordinary speed, variety, and nuance, whilst also being equally fluent on mandocello, mandola, guitar, and violin." – Folking.com (UK) "The level of musicianship is outstanding, as you’d expect from a serial award winner such as Andrew Collins. He must be one of the best mandolin players in the business." – Americana – UK "Nimble fretwork, old-timey, ragtimey… the genial opening set from Canadian mandolinist Andrew Collins and his trio." – The Scotsman If you love genre-bending acoustic music, dazzling musicianship, and the thrill of live performance, don’t miss this unforgettable night of world-class string music among the trees!