Mike Dowling in concert Feb. 22

WOOD COUNTY – Mike Dowling grew up near Stevens Point and early in his self-taught career he caught the ears of jazz violinist Joe Venuti, mandolinist Jethro Burns, and fiddle great Vassar Clements. Mike was the guitarist in Vasssar’s first touring band and can be heard on Clements’ Grammy-nominated Nashville Jam. Clements called him, “One of the finest guitarists there is, anywhere.”

In 1995, after years in various ensembles and a successful stint as a Nashville songwriter he launched a solo performance career; he opened Wind River Guitar, a unique residency school for private master instruction in Wyoming.

Mike shares a Grammy for his contribution to Pink Guitar, a collaborative compilation of Henry Mancini tunes arranged and performed by twelve of the country’s top acoustic guitarists. Pink Guitar, produced by Solid Air Records, was voted Pop Instrumental Album of the Year in 2005.

And now, Mike Dowling returns to his Wisconsin roots, back home to perform for the first time in ages. Don’t miss this virtuoso guitarist: one show only, and only at Pittsville, the exact center of the state.

Showtime is Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7:00pm at the Pittsville School Auditorium.  General admission tickets available at the door or in advance at the downtown Pittsville office of Wisconsin Farm Business/Ortner Accounting: $20, special senior rate $15, youth/students $3.  Online EVENTBRITE.