Stephen BennettA new series of Lord of the Strings concerts is set to begin, and the season-opening show on Saturday, Sept. 5 will feature the internationally-revered guitar master Stephen Bennett.

Widely known for captivating performances with the harp guitar, an instrument he inherited from his great-grandfather, Stephen Bennett is also a slide guitar virtuoso on his 1930 National resophonic steel guitar.  Audiences throughout the world have raved of Stephen Bennett’s versatile musicianship and stage-presence, and before embarking on a tour of Japan he will be performing in Mission Viejo.  

This special concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 200 Civic Center.  Tickets are $20 and available by calling (949) 842-2227 or visiting www.lordofthestrings.com.  For more information, please contact Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center at (949) 470-3062.