Cranachan is Marty Smith and Carolee Bowen.
Bear River Band:
Marty Smith - Hammered Dulcimer, Bouzouki, Vocals, Bodhran.
Carolee Bowen - Flute, Mandolin, Vocals.
Shasta Smith - Fiddle, recorders, bass, Vocals.
Kirk Young - Guitar, Vocals.
Cynthia Messier - Fiddle
This video is from the Robert Burn's dinner in Salt Lake City this year (2007).
Valentine's Day at the local nursing home.
Bear River Band
Old Blind Dogs, Andy Irvine, Mozaik, The Tannahill Weavers, Kirkmount, Colcanon, The Chieftains, The North Sea Gas, Maggie Sansone, The Battlefield Band, SillyWizard, Planxty, The Bothy Band, Donal Lunny, De Dannan, Alistair Fraser, Natalie MacMaster, The Green Fields of America, Joemy Wilson, Anuna, Altan, Old Blind Dogs, Deanta...
This video was done at one of our local middle schools for an educational presentation. So for any of you who think that maybe I am possibly wearing a "skirt", make sure and watch this video. All of your questions will be answered. Okay, maybe not ALL.
I've been playing traditional Scottish and Irish music for 13 years, mostly solo on the hammered dulcimer and guitar. The last 2 years were spent with a group called the Bear River Band (the music that you're hearing), but unfortunately we're no longer playing together. About two years ago I picked up my first Irish bouzouki, something I've always wanted to try my hand at but never really had a good excuse to get one. The band was the perfect excuse, and I love it. So right now, I'm working in a duo called Cranachan with Carolee Bowen, another former Bear River Band member. Cranachan, in case you don't know, is a Scottish dessert (with just a smidge of Scotch). Think it's strange to name a band after something delicious? Well, just think of us a dessert (with just a smidge of Scotch). Anyway, we're working on a recording right now and I hope to get some new music up here soon.
Cheers,
Marty
What an awesome musician! Gotta pick up those heels and dance when Marty's around for sure! Great times man! Definitely lookin' for more in the future! - Richard
P.S. this is the first year I have had a chance to speak with and get to know your wife. She is a very sweet woman. It seems you did like me and married up. WELL PLAYED MARTY! HUZZAH!
Always a pleasure seeing you and hearing your music. Can't wait to see you again... hopefully it won't be a whole long year before we do..... Don't you still owe us a CD?!?!?!?! Peace and love my friend. Cristobel/Chris
Marty Smith Just stopping by to say Hi! Hope your weekend was good. Get enough snow?? lol at least ours is almost melted already. Have a GREAT Week! Oh, If you know anyone interested in the Mother / Son Dinner and Dance will you send em' my way? Its on Fri. May 8th. here in Casper at the VFW on Brian Stock Trail. Only 35.00 per cpl. There's a blog on my profile with all the details. It'd be a GREAT Mothers Day present.. Ok, Have a GREAT Sunday! Troy
Just got delivery of a new Docherty Carved Archtop Cittern. Oh my God. You've got to come over and play this one. Before you do, you'll need to re finance the house, as you won't get out of ordering one.
Damn. I just wore my fingers out trying to keep up with you on St. Anne's Reel. Saturday. I hope (looks like I'm going to be laid off; so all the more reason to come jam, says I).
