Abigail Washburn
Talking points on banjo star Abigail Washburn’s resume include: graduate of Edina High School; wife of banjo god Bela Fleck. Musical matters include last year’s extraordinary “City of Refuge,” a deeply felt exploration of roots, jazz, folk and Eastern music. The singer/songwriter has created one haunting beauty after another — from the Appalachian-styled title track to the Asian- and gospel-spiked “Dreams of Nectar.” As she’s demonstrated on “A Prairie Home Companion” and her previous local concerts, Washburn has a charming stage presence that measures up to her considerable musical skills. Jon Bream
