Frances Pisacane first became interested in fiddling as a kid attending the annual folk and bluegrass festivals in the Washington, D.C. area. As a teen she played with the Capitol Quicksteps, a high-energy contra band known for their big-band arrangements, all the while continuing her classical violin studies. After graduating from Northwestern University’s School of Music she moved to Tampa, where she currently teaches and performs. From Celtic to Classical, solo to orchestral, she touches the hearts of all who experience her gentle mastery of her instrument.
Jasmine Hart, a native of the Tampa Bay area, has been playing guitar and writing songs since she was a little girl in St. Petersburg. For her ninth birthday, she received a full-sized Sears Silvertone Jumbo guitar "with the f-holes!". She picked up the electric bass in 1992 because "somebody had to do it." In her travels she has played guitar, bass and mandolin with various Celtic, folk, rock and contra dance bands, in London's Camden Lock District, as well as being in a duo with Frances. While still working with a couple other local groups, including the much-acclaimed Parson Brown Band, Jasmine has recently been concentrating on writing new music with Juniper.
Influences
Natalie MacMaster,THE DUHKS, Kevin Burke, Martin Hayes, Sinead O'Connor, David Bowie, Pretenders, All things Irish, British & Celtic.
email us at junipertrio@earthlink.net..........
Juniper is quickly becoming a favorite folk band in the larger Tampa Bay Area, enjoying extensive airplay on WMNF 88.5, the local community radio station. Last year they recorded their third CD, "Live From The Appalachians", which was just named 3 Celtic Album Of The Year (2008) by WNCW in Asheville, NC. Their second CD, "Stepping Stones", was also nominated for Celtic Album Of The Year (2007), and they debuted their first CD, "Looking For A Rock", to a standing-room-only crowd of over 400. Each June they head for the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina & South Carolina playing in venues from concert halls to coffee houses. In January of 2009, they played before the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra's "Opening Night in the USA" at the Bob Carr Auditorium in downtown Orlando,FL. They have been invited to play at the Florida Folk Festival in White Springs, the South Florida Folk Festival, Riverhawk Festival, String Break, as well as most of the major Celtic Festivals. The first Sunday of each month they host the Traditional Irish Session at the world re-knowned Four Green Fields Irish Pub. Jasmine and Frances have been playing together, both as a duo and together in larger bands, since 1999. With Juniper they have expanded their musical horizons to includes such diverse styles as Traditional Celtic and old-time Americana tunes, haunting airs and waltzes, and bluesy-jazzy original songs...even a few Latin-flavored surprises. You can visit their website www.junipertrio.com . Check out the "Live Dates" page............
Juniper blends Traditional Celtic, Alternative Folk and Americana music in an eclectic experience which transports their fans into a world of sweet harmonies and moving melodies. Acclaimed musicians and recording artists Frances Pisacane (fiddle) and Jasmine Hart (guitar and vocals) weave a tight musical tapestry from the sounds which have endured and entertained for over five centuries...........
Ancient Celtic lore tells that the pixies and fairies planted the Juniper bush outside of the entrance to the "Other World" . The same is true for those who now see Juniper perform and travel with them through that door and into the ancient, misty moors of Ireland to the deep and soulful hills of the Appalachian Mountains. T'is a mystical, magical place. Frances weaves lovely harmonies & dynamic melodies on the Fiddle while Jasmine’s compelling vocals and fiery rhythms on guitar round out their unique sound.
Monday is going to be VERY fun and unique!! We have a PHENOMENAL celtic/folk duo named Juniper!! Be prepared to dance to some old fashioned irish jigs! They aren't on facebook, but you can check out there site at junipertrio.com!! Monday 5-7 on the Grassroots Groove on WMNF 88.5 HD 2 Tampa or 1620 AM!!!
Juniper! It's so great to see you on myspace. I have actually been performing in the Bay area in recent weeks. Hope to cross paths with you soon. Yours, Rebecca
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