Old-time American music springs to life
The wonderful The Foghorn Trio is bringing its special brand of old-time American music to The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, on Thursday, May 14, at 8pm.
Old-time music is a form of North American folk music rooted in the folk musics of many of the nations whose emigrants flocked to America in former times, including Ireland, Scotland, England and countries in Africa. It is played on acoustic instruments, generally centering on a combination of fiddle and plucked string instruments (most often the guitar and banjo).
Caleb Klauder and Stephen Sammy Lind began playing music together in 2000 in Portland, Oregon. Switching between guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and vocals, they have performed traditional American old-time music all over the globe with their critically-acclaimed band, The Foghorn Stringband, as well as engaging in other musical projects with the likes of Riley Baugus, Dirk Powell and Kevin Burke.
The Foghorn’s style encompasses early country music, the fiddle repertoire of the Southern Appalachians and the Midwest, and the stringband sounds of the Piedmont region. Their vocals are simple and honest, with intertwining harmonies similar to the Carter Family and the Stanley Brothers.
Although their repertoire is mainly traditional, Caleb’s stellar original songs and tunes fit right in next to any classic. Special guest Nadine Landry of Canadian Bluegrass outfit Hungry Hill, makes up the third element of the trio. She joins the lads on upright bass.
A night of great music with great heart is in prospect. Prepare to be enchanted at The Linenhall on May 14.
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