
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, October 29, 1993                   TAG: 9312300026
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CONCERT GUITARISTS HAVE EXCEPTIONAL BACKGROUNDS

Guitarists Brad Jones and Thom Bresch will perform Nov. 5 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Whitman Hall at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke.

Jones, of Bedford County, is a former national fingerpicking champion. Bresch is the son of the late Merle Travis, the country music legend who wrote ``Sixteen Tons,'' ``Nine Pound Hammer'' and other hits. Travis grew up in Muhlenburg County, Ky. He died in 1983.

Bresch and Jones have performed together in Europe. This will be their first joint concert in the United States.

In addition to playing the guitar and singing, Bresch is an impressionist and veteran television performer whose appearances include such shows as ``Dinah!'', the Merv Griffin Show, Rich Little's HBO Specials, the Barbara Mandrell Show and ``Austin City Limits.'' Lately he has shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, B.J. Thomas and the Bellamy Brothers.

Tickets are $10 at the door.

by CNB