Date: Friday, November 20, 2009

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Glen Ellyn

Drawing in acoustic, folk, country and bluegrass music, American Revival, featuring The Dixie Bee-Liners, Sierra Hull and Uncle Earl, will perform at the McAninch Arts Center Mainstage at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn.

American Revival highlights exciting young artists in an expansive repertoire of musical genres. Participating artists have performed at Telluride, MerleFest, the Grand Ole Opry and on Prairie Home Companion.

The Dixie Bee-Liners' recent album, "Ripe," sported two number one hits on Bluegrass Music Profiles' Top 20 Hot Singles and the Roots Music Report Bluegrass Chart. The sextet offers a custom blend of traditional and contemporary sounds, incorporating banjos, fiddles, guitars, mandolins and other instruments. The band currently is recording a bluegrass concept album.

Eighteen-year-old mandolin phenom Sierra Hull first took up the instrument a decade ago. In the years since, she's built a strong reputation for solid picking skills and has won several mandolin and guitar championships. She released her debut album, "Secrets," in 2008 and is lauded by critics for her tender and eloquent vocals.

The all-female Uncle Earl formed in 1999 and is steeped in the tradition of American music, with a contemporary, modern twist. The "g" "Earl" powerhouse string band is known for their infectious performances and toe-tapping melodies.

A free MAC Chat with the artists will be held prior to the Nov. 20 performance.

Tickets to American Revival are $40 for adults, $38 for seniors and $30 for College of DuPage students and youth.

For more information, call the MAC Ticket Office at (630) 942-4000, or visit: www.atthemac.org.