Breakin’ Strings bluegrass band at Franco Center April 16

LEWISTON — Breakin’ Strings, a Maine-based bluegrass band, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St.
Doors and the bar open at 6 p.m. All members of Breakin’ Strings have extensive musical experience, and some have traveled the world playing music. Cliff Gelina, who plays mandolin, guitar, upright bass, and dobro, is also a singer and songwriter. Gelina, along with Corey Bonnevie, formed the band in 2004 when Gelina was 15 years old. Bonnevie plays guitar, sings lead and harmony, and is a songwriter. Several generations of Bonnevie’s family have performed in the Maine bluegrass scene. Band member Ed Howe is a world-class fiddler with more than 25 years of musical experience. Banjo player Hunter Webber has more than 20 years of performing, and also plays guitar. Brian Durkin is the newest member of the band and is a bass player. He has toured all over the world and is a singer-songwriter.
For ticket information, visit www.francocenter.org or call 207-689-2000.