Grant Gordy and Ross Martin

Noted Guitar Duo Presents Concert, High School Workshop

ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys—Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, the duo of Grant Gordy and Ross Martin brings together two of acoustic music’s most forward-thinking virtuoso guitarists for at Coral Shores High School Performing Arts Center, MM90.  The concert will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $15 at the door, with 12 and under free.

“Fans of our recent BayGrass Blue Grass Festival will enjoy Gordy and Martin with their unique blend of bluegrass, jazz and classical guitar,” said David Feder, president of ICE.  “These two are recognized masters of several musical styles of guitar music, and the concert will showcase their talents.”

Feder notes that in addition to the concert, the duo will also present a music workshop for Coral Shores High School students at 3 p.m. on Feb. 15.  “As a major part of our outreach to help students explore and pursue arts and music, we regularly provide workshops and free instruction from professional musicians,” said Feder.

According to Blue Grass Today, Ross Martin and Grant Gordy are “two of the brightest lights in the acoustic world.”  Flatpicking Guitar Magazine says “…a flatpicking master in his own right, Grant has also quickly evolved into an underground acoustic guitar legend."

To hear video recordings of the duo or for more information, go to:  keysice.com

ICE…cool entertainment is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality entertainment and cultural events to Upper Keys residents and has provided more than $380,000 in music and arts grants to local students and school programs to date.