Described as “not classical…but not not classical” (SiriusXM), Invoke’s sound keeps us on our toes. This string quartet seamlessly weaves multiple American musical traditions, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism into its own stylized brand of contemporary music. As alumni of Strathmore’s Artist in Residence program, the ensemble pushes boundaries through dynamic collaborations with artists like chamber rock powerhouse San Fermin and DC beatboxer virtuoso Christylez Bacon. Their most recent EP, Furious Creek, incorporates spoken word, banjo, and deep vocal chants—all while keeping a sense of lightness and joy. Come hear the new American string quartet!