It takes two, as the saying goes. Local musician Darren Nicholson is a member of bluegrass group Balsam Range and the leader of his namesake band. Singer-songwriter Mark Bumgarner is a solo artist, as well as half of the duo Calico Moon and a contributor to multiple Balsam Range projects. Together, Nicholson and Bumgarner will perform “a night of Americana, bluegrass and real country music,” according to a press release. “The evening will feature each [musician] performing solo before coming together for a final set.” The show takes place at the Altamont Brewing Co. on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 9 p.m. Free. altamontbrewing.com. Photo of Nicholson courtesy of the musician
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