The intense energy of Bowfire returns to The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, Susan Thomae-Morphew, Cowan Center director, announced.

An audience favorite, Bowfire will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25.

The performance is sponsored by Bill and Lynann Young. Media sponsors are CBS 19, East Texas Radio Group and Suddenlink.

Tickets are $56, $46, $36, $31 and $16 at the Cowan Center box office. Box office hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For tickets, call 903.566.7424.

“It’s great to have one of our most popular shows return to the Cowan Center. If you saw them the first time they were here, you definitely want to see them again. If you missed them last time, don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the best musicians in the world,” said Thomae-Morphew.

Bowfire has continually proven itself to be a “must see” event everywhere it is presented, with audiences clamoring for more and standing ovations being routine.

This is an all-star show of the finest lineup of fiddle and violin virtuosos ever assembled on one stage, Thomae-Morphew added.

“It takes the audience on a musical journey that moves seamlessly from jazz, classical, bluegrass, Celtic, rock and Texas swing styles and mixes in incredible step and tap dancing and a beautiful voice,” said Thomae-Morphew.

The Bowfire company is composed of virtuoso string players who are at the forefront of their respective styles, combined with equally gifted and respected backup musicians on piano/keyboard, bass, drums/percussion, guitars and cello.

Fiddlers in the company are world-class step dancers and tap dancers.

The ensemble made its American debut in a series of performances during the summer of 2001 in New York City, and embarked on their first U.S. tour during the 2002-2003 season.

One of the 15 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler offers excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 70 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 6,000 high-ability students at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine.