Take a dance and musical world tour with Traditions. From the beautiful traditional arts of the Philippines to the swirling tangos of Buenos Aires to the energetic traditional music of Ireland to the very best of American bluegrass, Traditions has it all. You'll not want to miss a single performance in this exciting series.

Dailey & Vincent THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 8PM HODGSON CONCERT HALL With ten International Bluegrass Music Association Awards in 2008 and 2009, including Entertainer of the Year for two years and Album of the Year in 2008, the New York Times calls Dailey & Vincent "the most celebrated new bluegrass act of the last few years." Headed by Jamie Dailey (formerly of Doyle Lawson's Quicksilver) and Darrin Vincent (formerly of Ricky Skaggs' Kentucky Thunder), the band is known for the uncanny harmony of their vocals, impeccable arrangements, and flawless performances. Both of their most recent albums, Brothers from Different Mothers and Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers, have hit No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Charts. This is bluegrass at its best . . . pure bluegrass gold. More about Dailey & Vincent PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Gregory J. Daniels (UGA) PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Amy and Hank Huckaby				Buy ticketsonline now
Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7:30PM HODGSON CONCERT HALL Taking its name from the ancient Filipino tradition of Bayanihan, which signifies working together for the common good, the story of the Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company spans more than forty years of performances all over the world in fifty countries on five continents. Tribal folklore and ethnic rites come to life in a colorful whirl of constantly changing choreographic patterns, stirring music, and beautiful costumes trimmed with embroidery, seashells, satin, straw, feathers, and frilled lace. This is an evening to remember, and you'll agree with the critic of the Washington Post, who wrote following a recent performance, "Bayanihan is looking as pretty and gracious as ever." More about Bayanihan				Buy ticketsonline now
PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Romeo and Mo Toledo PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Onofre and Ligaya Paguio PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Northeast Cardiology P.C. PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Athens Geriatrics and Internal Medicine PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Statham Medical Clinic PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Athens Kids Specialists P.C. PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER The Filipino American Association of Northeast Georgia
Danú FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 8PM HODGSON CONCERT HALL Get ready for a high energy celebration of the Emerald Isle as Danú brings its authentic Irish musical experience to Hodgson Hall. Using traditional Irish instruments—flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, and bouzouki—Danú's music is clever and great fun. From County Waterford and winners of both the BBC and Irish Music Magazine Awards, the group seamlessly blends ancient Irish music with stunning new repertoire from the four corners of their country to create an unforgettable evening of Irish history, theatre, culture, and music. The Irish Times has called Danú "a spirit-raising concoction." You'll call it an evening of pure enjoyment and a celebration . . . an Irish Celebration! More about Danú PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Masada—Irvin and Becky Alhadeff				Buy ticketsonline now
Tango Buenos Aires SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 8PM HODGSON CONCERT HALL "Repeatedly swirling, fast-paced tapestries of movement, laced with proud postures and sensual couplings." That's how the Washington Post describes Tango Buenos Aires. Direct from Buenos Aires, it's one of the most exciting performances of the season. Founded twenty-five years ago by the famous composer and director, Osvaldo Requena, Tango Buenos Aires has become known throughout the Americas, Europe, and the Far East as one of Argentina's most important cultural exports and one of the world's most authentic representatives of the Tango. The fast and furious interplay of the dancers' feet and legs . . . sometimes playful, sometimes dramatic, always sensuous . . . will captivate you. More about Tango Buenos Aires PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Janey M. Cooley PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Virginia M. Macagnoni PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITER Christine L. Pavlak				Buy ticketsonline now