Americana: Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
Capital Concert #4 (Premium)
A symphonic evening with Grammy winners Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn.
Guest Artist
Béla Fleck, banjo & Abigail Washburn, banjo and vocals
7:30 PM
Koger Center for the Arts
Experience the essence of American ingenuity with Grammy-winning duo Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn as they take center stage with your SC Phil. Fleck's pioneering banjo artistry and Washburn's soul-stirring vocals create a captivating blend for a truly spirited evening of symphonic works. The program also features Samuel Barber's Symphony No. 1, a masterpiece that delves deep into the American psyche with its intense emotional depth. Also featured is Carlos Simon's Amen!, a dynamic piece inspired by the enduring traditions of African-American spirituals and gospel music. This extraordinary evening bridges tradition and innovation, reflecting the diversity and strength of American musical heritage.
Program Overview
A symphonic evening with Béla Fleck, banjo & Abigail Washburn, banjo and vocals!
You'll also enjoy...
Samuel Barber: Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, op. 9
Carlos Simon: Amen!
Ticketing Pro-Tip
All Koger Center tickets incur a $2 “Restoration Fee” per ticket. All tickets sold online or over the phone incur a sliding scale convenience fee (phone fee is lower). You can avoid internet and phone fees by visiting the Box Office in person.
Koger Box Office:
806 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201
(Free parking spots directly in front of Box Office window on Park St.)
Phone: 803-251-2222
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 PM
Please note, all single tickets for Koger events must be bought through Koger Center. Do not buy tickets from any other vendors because they will not be honored.
Parking
The Koger Center for the Arts is located in downtown Columbia at the corner of Assembly and Greene Streets, 1051 Greene Street. Parking is available at the Discovery Garage behind the building (usually around $10), accessible off Park Street. Additional garages and street parking are located at least one block away, which is a further walk to the theater but may help you avoid the pre-concert rush.
Dining & Hotels
There are excellent restaurants and hotels in the downtown and surrounding areas for every budget.
Restaurants
- 1801 Grille
- Blue Marlin Steaks & Seafood
- Bourbon Columbia
- COA Agaveria y Cochina
- Hall’s Chophouse
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House
- Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
- M Vista
- Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Pearlz Oyster Bar
- Ristorante Divino
- Terra
Columbia Hotels
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Other Ways to Purchase
There are other ways to purchase single concert tickets through the Koger Center Box Office.
By Phone
- Charge by phone at 803.251.2222.
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.
- American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa accepted.
- Additional charges applicable.
- Single tickets are not available through the SC Philharmonic office.
In-Person at the Koger Center
- Located at 806 Park St., Columbia SC 29201
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
- Accept cash, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- No additional fees for in-person purchases.
Concert Night
- Purchase any remaining tickets at the Koger Center ticket kiosk on concert night starting one hour before each concert.
Morihiko's Pre-Concert Lecture
Live on the 2nd Level of the Koger Lobby at 6:30 PM before the concert. A FREE in-depth look at the program from our conductor!
Need to Renew?
If you would like to renew your season tickets, please email us, or call our office at 803.771.7937. We are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
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