Beth Patterson is foremost a player of the Irish bouzouki. A longtime performer at the Old Brogue, she’ll be dragging new toys to the sandbox. Her experience in Celtic music resulted in film work this year on the soundtrack for the movie Sinners, as well as a brief appearance in Spinal Tap II. Beth is currently finishing a duo record with fiddle legend and mischief maker Seán Heely.
Beth Patterson
reserve 4:30pm
season series
RESERVE 6:30pm
season series
With a baritone voice some have described as "coming along once in a generation," CHARLIE ZAHM has become one of the most successful performers on the Celtic festival circuit. A master of the guitar and bodhrán as well, he brings an authentic love and respect for the music he sings.
Tad Marks, an accomplished American folk and bluegrass fiddler in his own right and former member of the Del McCoury Band, joins Charlie at this performance.
Charlie Zahm & Tad Marks
Hailing from Roanoke, VA the husband and wife duo of Josh and Julie Kinn weave octave mandolin, bodhrán (Irish drum), and smooth vocal harmonies into their Celtic folk music from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. These young musicians have received well deserved accolades from Celtic media and have performed extensively through Eastern US and Canada. They were awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for their project, "Star Above the Mountain," a body of work exploring the history, geography, and folk legends of their town.
Kinnfolk
From lively tunes to soulful songs, this band has something for everyone!
Jil Chambless—vocals, flute/whistles. A prominent figure on the Alabama Celtic music scene since the 1980s, Jil performs with various Celtic music groups around the country and abroad. Dan Vogt—guitar, vocals. A long-time rocker, playing electric guitar in various Tuscaloosa-based rock bands, Dan became interested in playing Celtic-style DADGAD acoustic guitar several years ago. Now he’s hooked! Jack Vogt is a professional jazz drummer and composer located in the central Alabama area. Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Jack studied jazz drumming
at the University of New Orleans. He now lives in Tuscaloosa and is a popular drummer-for-hire
in the heart of Alabama.
Vulcan Eejits
Tinsmith is a high-energy folk band that plays the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland and Appalachia. Citing influences from Blues to Bluegrass, from Funk to Jazz to mountain music, they bring traditional songs and tunes into the new century. Known for their fun and energetic performances and for the taste and delicacy of their arrangements, Tinsmith has been making audiences dance since 1998.
Led by core members Rowan Corbett (guitar, bouzouki, bones, djembe) and vocalist Brooke Parkhurst (banjo, Irish flute, tinwhistle), the group also includes superb bassist Henry Cross and their newest member, guitar and mandolin virtuoso Avril Smith.
TinSmith
Jody's Annual Holiday Concert once again, Jody Marshall and friends will fill the Snuggery with mirth, merriment, and plenty of good cheer with their popular holiday show. Jody's sparkling hammered dulcimer, along with Paul Nahay's rock-solid piano and Jim Queen's versatile fiddle, deliver holiday spirit in repertoire ranging from beloved favorites to lesser-known gems . Add in golden-voiced Susan Queen on lead vocals, with Jody and Jim contributing their spot-on harmonies, and the result is a show that spans the gamut from funny Christmas parodies to lovely holiday ballads to intricately arranged instrumentals. There's something here for everyone - you won't want to miss it!
Jody Marshall & Friends