Violinist Mickey Lufkin Monday on The Brother Dan Show at Bank Saloon
This Monday, April 18 local audiences are invited to the Bank Saloon in Carson City for The Brother Dan Show, which will welcome internationally-travelled violinist Mickey Lufkin.
Raised in San Francisco, Mickey was invited to join the San Francisco Symphony in 1966 by Maestro Joseph Krips. Soon thereafter, the musician suffered a wrist injury while playing football. After two years of healing, Lufkin opted to take his violin and travel in Europe and Africa, surviving by performing in the streets.
Upon returning from his travels, Lufkin returned to the US and earned a masters degree in music performance in 1972, and combined with his natural talent, that led to a life’s worth of performing.
While many educated violinists might be expected to be limited to classical and symphonic music, Mickey’s experience as a street performer added many musical styles to his repertoire including funk, jazz, reggae, country, standards, and hymns. Along the way, that combination has offered Mickey opportunities to perform with a diverse group of well-known acts including Frank Sinatra, Prince, John Lee Hooker, Kool and the Gang, Marvin Gaye, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Smokey Robinson, and many others.
Mickey will join host Brother Dan Palmer to talk about his career and experiences along the way, and to make some music together. Local audiences 21 and over are invited to attend. Music starts at 4:30pm, with the livestream available on the host’s music page at 5:00pm. Snacks are provided for the in-person audience by show sponsor Mangia Tutto.
The Brother Dan Show features a variety of local and regional artists in a casual chat/jam format. The show provides an excellent opportunity for viewers to gain insight into the life and times of talented artists.
The Bank Saloon is located at 418 S. Carson St. in Carson City and offers fine craft cocktails along with a weekly line-up of entertainment, including The Brother Dan Show on Mondays, plus a selection of local musical acts on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.