Dynamic violinist Jamie Laval and champion mandolinist Ashley Broder form a stunning instrumental duo rendering traditional Irish, Scottish and bluegrass music with hints of classical and world music. Tonight they spotlight numbers from their new CD, Zephyr in the Confetti Factory.

Winner of the 2002 U. S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship, Jamie is a leading performer on the international music scene. He has performed for the Queen of England, on numerous movie sound tracks, and on Dave Matthews' CD, Some Devil.

After winning the Western Open Picking Championship in 2003 and 2004, Ashley went on to collaborate with world-renowned mandolinist Mike Marshall on his method books. Dubbed "a mandolin phenomenon" by the San Diego Tribune, Ashley is a true rising star in the world of traditional and alternative music.