Alfred James is the only cellist in the world playing a black, 5 string carbon fiber cello -- standing up!Alfred started playing the cello as a young boy after his father (a surgeon and amateur cellist) suffered a stroke that ended both his surgical and musical careers. Alfred picked up his dad's cello where he left off and the rest as they say is history... His influences range from Pablo Casals, Ralph Kirshbaum, Yo Yo Ma, Sting, Dave Matthews, etc. etc. etc. Welcome to the high energy sounds of the Alfred James Band and remember, the cello isn't just for classical music anymore. John Grecia Band: The John Grecia Band is a fusion rock band influenced by groups like Counting Crows, Coldplay, U2, and Elton John. This will be the band's second performance at Steel City and their third time sharing the stage with the Alfred James Band, a cello-driven acoustic rock group who isn't afraid to use the occasional didgeridoo to achieve the sound they are looking for. Both bands have won acclaim in recent years, as the John Grecia Band played for stars like Billy Baldwin and James Gandolfini at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007. $12.00 Alfred James Band John Grecia Band