"Carlos and Audrey" at the Dogwood Center for Performing Arts

Description

Carlos and Audrey’s partnership began after they met in 2019 and they have been playing together since. They quickly bonded over their shared love of music and began exploring the possibilities of blending their unique talents. One of their first collaborations involved Carlos teaching Audrey a meaningful Venezuelan song, which they recorded and shared with his family—a testament to the power of music to connect people across distances.

Carlos’s musical journey began in the 4th grade when he picked up the cuatro, Venezuela’s beloved national instrument. His passion quickly expanded to include guitar, congas, and bongos, showcasing his versatility and deep connection to Latin American rhythms.

Audrey’s musical foundation was lovingly laid by her grandma, Phyllis Jansma, who introduced her to the piano at the tender age of four. This early connection sparked a lifelong love of music, leading her to begin violin lessons in the 4th grade with Ella Villa. Audrey’s background in classical music and the influence of her grandmother provides a delicate and graceful contrast to Carlos’s traditional folk expertise.

Carlos and Audrey bring a unique blend of musical backgrounds and shared passion to familiar tunes and classic Venezuelan songs, Carlos and Audrey are sure to leave a lasting impression.

This concert is generously sponsored by Richard and Sherrie Harris.

Tickets are $12.50. General admission, Black Box. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets; to reserve a table, please call the Box Office, 231-924-8885. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.