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Photo by Wm Leler Bruce Molsky (fiddle) One of the most influential old-time fiddlers around, Bruce Molsky is also a remarkable guitarist, banjoist and singer. His high-spirited music melds the archaic mountain sounds of Appalachia, the power of blues and the rhythmic intricacies of traditional African music. The Washington Post says Bruce's music "set[s] into motion melodies that radiate enormous spirit and momentum," and Sing Out! says his fiddling "combines precision and abandon so perfectly that it raises the hairs on the back of your neck." |
Judy Hyman (fiddle) The Chicago tribune called her playing with the Horse Flies 'haunting' and the band 'glove-tight'. Judy joined pop star Natalie Merchant's band on the Summer 2000 Tour.
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Rose Sinclair (banjo, accordion) was a founding member of the Heartbeats Rhythm Quartet [Green Linnet Records], a neo-traditional old time band that toured for 10 years throughout the U.S., Canada, and Germany; won first place in the old time band contest at the Galax, Virginia fiddler's convention; and appeared on festival stages at WOMAD, Telluride, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Philadelphia Folk Festival and others. The band was featured on A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, E-Town and Voice of America and toured with the 10,000 Maniacs and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Rose has taught at folk music camps on both coasts and appears on various recordings, including those of Jones and Leva, and Robin and Linda Williams. At home in western Massachusetts, Rose plays steel guitar with Girl Howdy, accordion with Planet Zydeco, and stand-up bass with The Westernaires. |
Photo by Wm Leler Jeff Claus (guitar) Also of the Horse Flies, about whom Rolling Stone wrote, 'A band that's earned a buzz' and Musician Magazine called 'good players dedicated to a punchy, coherent band groove.' Jeff was featured in Acoustic Guitar Magazine in October 2000. |
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Photo by Wm Leler June Drucker (bass) June is well known in the old time music scene for her bass playing with the Heartbeats, a band that was at the front of the non-traditional old time music scene and toured extensively and appeared on A Prairie Home Companion, E-Town, and Mountain Stage. In addition, she has recorded with numerous groups including The Renegades and the Improbabillies. Though the years, she has gained great respect for her skillful, sensitive, solid bass playing. |
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