Jason and Pharis met in 2007 at an old time fiddle jam after having played music for decades independently. Both are drawn to early country, old time, blues and blue grass. In 2012 the pair moved their home, along with their business, J.Romero Banjo Company, to Horsefly, B.C., Pharis’ hometown, where they build banjos, write, sing and play old time country.
Pharis and Jason released their first album, A Passing Glimpse, in 2011 and proceeded to win New Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2012 Canadian Folk Music Awards. It also won Americana Album of the Year at the Independent Music Awards. It was the No. 1 album on the North American Folk DJ playlists and Top 20 Albums on the Roots Music Reports for 2012.
Jason and Pharis are set to release their highly anticipated second album, Long Gone, Out West Blues in February.
Besides making banjos, writing and performing, they both spend much time during the year teaching at music camps and workshops.
Gustafson recommends you come early to the show as it is sure to sell out. Doors open at 7 p.m., at the Dunster Fine Arts School on Thursday, Feb. 7. Tickets are available at the door. They are $15 for adults and $8 for youth 12 and under.
