Béla Fleck at Alys Stephens Center

Welcome the Alys Stephens Center’s favorite banjo master Béla Fleck back Thursday, Oct. 15, for an evening of groundbreaking musicianship and rich acoustic sound. Over the past half-century, Fleck has pushed every limit of the banjo with his staggering musicality, creating inspired blends of bluegrass, fusion, folk, jazz, classical, global music and more. In the process, he has won 19 Grammy Awards and rightfully earned a reputation as one of the most brilliant instrumentalists. Reuniting an all-star lineup of bluegrass masters and next-generation stars, Fleck returns to his roots while pushing the genre forward with dazzling technique and inventive compositions. Celebrating the spirit and evolution of bluegrass, this dynamic performance will offer both longtime fans and new listeners an unforgettable journey through one of America’s most vibrant musical traditions.