Beneath the Waves is a collection of instrumental tunes and songs written by Memphis-based musician Eric Lewis, along with the addition of “Salt Creek,” a traditional fiddle tune. Composer Sam Shoup of Memphis expertly provided the string arrangements. Lewis says, “It has been a great desire of mine to collaborate with the Griffon String Quartet and Midsummer’s Music for some time now. It is a dream come true to perform this music with such high caliber musicians and to preserve it on record. The Griffon String Quartet really brings this music to life!”

The project’s title is also one of the recording’s instrumental pieces, which was written following a trip to Rosemary Beach – on Florida’s panhandle – where Lewis scattered his parents’ ashes. Later, when recording an early demo in Memphis, Lewis discovered a midi patch for a virtual instrument called “Beneath the Waves.” It was clear that would be the name of the piece. And knowing the history of the famed Le Griffon shipwreck, from which the Griffon String Quartet takes its name, it only makes it more fitting that this collaboration came to fruition.

This extraordinary event features a concert with Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet, along with the digital release of the Beneath the Waves record.

Tracks
Beneath the Waves
For Rose Mary
Prayer for Gladys
Salt Creek
Tennessee Barn Burner
Western Wind
Who’s that Girl?

Thank you sponsors Jim & Jean Berkenstock, NEW Radio, Dennis & Bonnie Connolly, Todd & Sheryll Rockway, MMG Foundation, and Wisconsin Public Radio.

Flex pack tickets cannot be used for this concert. Gift certificates and authorized complimentary tickets can be used.