Fiddling With Traditions - LIVE IN CONCERT
••THE MUSICIANS••
Gretchen Koehler is a champion fiddler with an atlas of musical styles at her fingertips. Her left hand has an Irish brogue, her bow arm provides a distinct American Old Time drive while her feet hammer out accompaniment on the floorboards in typical Quebecois style. An early standout in the American and Canadian fiddle contest circuit, TIME Magazine identified Koehler as “astonishingly good.” She was inducted into the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame (NY State rep.), and most recently Fiddler Magazine labeled her one of the futures of Celtic fiddle. www.gretchenkoehlermusic.com
Daniel Kelly is an award-winning pianist, composer and tireless musical explorer who continually seeks out new avenues for his creativity. Blending jazz, classical and folk music into a signature sound, Kelly is an artist who has been called “stunningly original” with “a visionary imagination." He has performed with jazz legends Michael Brecker, hip-hop star Lauryn Hill, modern classical giants the Bang on a Can All-Stars and toured throughout Southeast Asia and India as a part of the US State department-sponsored Jazz Ambassador program. His music has been declared “powerfully moving” by Time Out New York. www.danielkellymusic.com
••LIVE IN CONCERT••
“Fiddling With Traditions” is a fun, imaginative, muti-media concert that features fiddler/tunesmith Gretchen Koehler & pianist Daniel Kelly sharing fiddle tunes that evoke everything from sweeping paint strokes, to intricate stitching, to the fiery forging of American folk traditions. From heart pumping musical arrangements to peaceful panoramas, their expressive soundscapes capture the spirit of rug braiding, blacksmithing, ice harvesting, quilting, silversmithing, paper making, knitting, baking, painting, maple sugaring, beekeeping and wood working. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this captivating musical adventure enhanced by a backdrop of gorgeous film and photography.
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••PRAISE••
“A brilliant exploration of traditions!”
~Jill Breit, Former Ex. Director of Traditional Arts In Upstate New York [TAUNY]
“Extraordinary! There aren’t words to describe this superb multimedia, many-faceted arts experience!”
~Audience Reaction
“Astonishing. What this duo has put together is exquisite. I am blown away by the sheer creativity.”
~Audience Reaction
“With artistry, skill and magic they captured each artist with sensitivity and understanding. I am overwhelmed!"
~Folk Artist’s Reaction
“Fiddling with Traditions” is a magnificent show! The people laughed, they sighed, they swooned, and even cried. Beautiful.
~Kathleen Huber, Edwards Opera House
