"Charleston was my home for many years, and its growing music scene is one of my favorites largely because of the community fostered by Awendaw Green and the Charleston Bluegrass Festival. It's just such a special treat to return "home" and be a part of this stellar lineup." -Clare Elich From her roots in the mountains of Colorado to her formative years in the American South, Clare’s disposition for new exploration and old charm has deeply influenced her music. And so comes the Clare Elich Trio; a playful, welcoming and thought provoking space for returning home through the familiar sounds of the old time, new acoustic and folk genres. At the forefront of the trio are Elich’s strong, buttery vocals, clawhammer banjo and quirky, unpredictable stage banter held down by thoughtful arrangements from Summers Baker (guitar) and Joe D’Esposito (fiddle, cello). The idea is to create a space where listeners feel like they’re invited into their favorite aunt’s kitchen. The floor is swept, the t...