CARTHAGE — New England Celtic Arts and The Kingfield POPS join forces to present Juno-nominated Sultans of String at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, July 2, and at Mountain Village Farm on Thrusday, July 3. Curtain is 7 p.m. at both locations. Pre-show jam sessions at Skye starts one hour prior to curtain.

Known for dizzying music jams, poly-rhythms and revved up riffs, the Sultans of String sound can’t be pinned down — it’s Sable Island meets the Silk Road, with detours through the Gypsy-Jazz coffeehouses of Eastern Europe, next an East Coast Kitchen Party, then over to the majestic Arctic and bustling markets of Cuba. Fiery violin dances with kinetic guitar while a funky bass lays down unstoppable grooves. Throughout, acoustic strings meet electronic wizardry to create layers and depth of sound.

The band is led by Juno-nominated six-string violinist Chris McKhool (Jesse Cook, Pavlo) who grew up in a Lebanese-Egyptian house bursting with music and diversity. Growing up, McKhool was fed a steady diet of delicious musicality alongside Middle Eastern cuisine and violin lessons.

When McKhool first heard founding guitarist Kevin Laliberté’s rumba rhythm, their musical synergy created Sultans of String’s signature sound – the intimate and playful relationship between violin and guitar. From this rich foundation, the dynamic duo has grown, featuring such amazing musical friends as bassist Drew Birston (Jesse Cook, Chantal Kreviazuk), Cuban percussionist Chendy Leon (Alex Cuba), as well as special guests such as folk-pop darlings, Dala, and The Chieftains’ Paddy Moloney.

Skye Theater is at 2 Highland Drive in South Carthage. Mountain Village Farm is at 164 Maine Street, one mile south of Kingfield village on Rt. 27. Ticket price is $15 at the door. For reservations at Skye Theatre call 207-562-4445. Advance tickets for the POPs concert are available at Trantens Family Market. Also available at the door (cash/check only) or call 207-265-6240.