Kittel has a master’s degree in jazz violin from the Manhattan School of Music, and he is the recipient of the 2010 Emerging Artist Award from his alma mater, the University of Michigan. He was also full time member of the Grammy Award winning Turtle Island Quartet for five years, and was recently pictured on the cover of Strings magazine. He is also a National US Scottish Fiddle champion as well as a multiple winner of Detroit Music Awards and ASTA Alternative Style awards.

The Jeremy Kittel Band is the third presentation of Tryon Fine Arts Center Main Stage season, sponsored by Millard and Company. The Kirby Fund at Polk County Community Foundation is the event sponsor. Reserved tickets can be purchased by calling 828-859-8322 or at the box office, Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, or to purchase best available tickets, visit www.tryonarts.org.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, located on Melrose Avenue in the town of Tryon, has been a center for participation in the visual and performing arts for more than 44 years attracting a diverse range of audiences.

– article submitted by Marianne Carruth