Sterofidelics create virtuosic sounds
When guitarist Chris Padgett and violinist Melissa McGinley established their duo Stereofidelics (playing Thursday at Farm 255) nearly two years ago, their repertoire consisted primarily of bluegrass and classical-tinged numbers, demonstrating their proficiency on their respective instruments. “That didn’t come easily,” says Padgett from his Asheville, N.C.-based “speakeasy,” where the group is recording its debut full-length album. “At first, it was just guitar and violin and we were playing bluegrass, jazz and classical stuff. But we’re avant-garde fans that appreciate modern, progressive music and we were looking for an opportunity to expand ourselves more liberally.” Read the full story…