Submitted by Orcas Center.

Join us on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. on Orcas Center’s mainstage for the Andrew Collins Trio. Mando maestro Andrew Collins finds himself – through no actual fault of his own – at the epicenter of Canada’s burgeoning acoustic/roots music scene. He didn’t invent it but he’s certainly been a contributor, having cofounded seriously noteworthy Canadian bands like the Creaking Tree String Quartet, the Foggy Hogtown Boys and, more recently, his namesake Trio.

That’s not to mention the fact that this prolific, robust performer – comfortable on mandolin, fiddle, guitar, mandola and mandocello — composes, produces, arranges, writes and teaches across multiple genres, including a popular collision of folk, jazz, bluegrass, Celtic and classical.

As Collins gathers up innumerable JUNO nominations (five) and Canadian Folk Music Awards (seven) won by his various ensembles, he’s zeroing in on the work he does with Trio-mates: fellow string guru Adam Shier, whose versatility shines through on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and mandola, and in-the-pocket James McEleney holding it down on the bass, mandocello and vocals.

The Trio just released their aptly titled album “The Rule of Three,” drawing inspiration from the literary principle that a trio of elements is more impactful, intricately weaving together visual and literary art’s “rule of thirds.” It’s an ingeniously intertwined homage to the trio’s unique and kinetic synergy.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.OrcasCenter.org, over the phone at 360-376-2281 or in person Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and an hour prior to showtime. Ticket prices range from $18-$63.