Chris Devine and Michael Nix perform energetic and entertaining music for violin, guitar, mandolin, and the Banjar--a seven string classical banjo. Their repertoire features virtuoso arrangements of traditional classical music, a world tour of musical traditions from Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Russia, American banjo music, vintage jazz, and multi-genre original compositions.

Devine and Nix bring together decades of international concert touring, recording, and composing in many genres. They are founding members of world chamber music trio The Pioneer Consort.

Four Roads to Freedom is a joyous reminder that people don’t just cry out for social justice. We can sing out, too. In concert and conversations, Four Roads to Freedom brings our community together to explore four powerful movements for justice and equality across cultures and history: Black Civil Rights, Irish rebel music, South American Nueva Canción, and Yiddish labor songs. Discover how music has served as a voice for dignity, resistance, and hope throughout history—and how those struggles continue to resonate today. Featuring Adam Matlock, Gloria Matlock, Michael Nix, Adah Hetko, Nicolás Emden, Kira Jewett, and Iván Belvis.