The Orpheus Supertones are one of the best-kept secrets of traditional American music.
The band features Walt Koken, fabled in song and story for his fiery fiddling and hot banjo picking. Koken is the
founder of the Highwoods Stringband and an inspiration to banjo players and fiddlers worldwide.
With Walt are Clare Milliner, genius of traditional American fiddle tunes, Pete Peterson, banjo picker and singer
extraordinaire, and Kellie Allen, traditional singer and guitarist. Each one of them is an award-winning musician in
his or her own right. Together, the Orpheus Supertones are top flight in old-time music, twin fiddles a-flailing,
vocal harmonies a-blazing, hot banjo and guitar licks a-rocking your world.
More about the Orpheus Supertones here, or read on:
The Eureka Times Standard said: "The band displays a familiarity that draws the audience in right off the bat.
*Just pretend we’re in the living room*, Koken says, *having a few drinks and playing a few tunes.* Oh, but don't be
fooled by the just-folks, easy demeanor. These people are take-no-prisoner, downright hot musicians."
Bluegrass Unlimited said: “Orpheus Supertones have captured the essence of early country music.”
The Tones have two CDs on the Mudthumper label, and there is more music to come!
Thanks for all your support! The show went really well at the Laugh Factory, and the turnout was great!
If you couldn't make it, I have uploaded to my profile seven ten-minute segments from this outstanding variety show featuring Old Time Music, magic, dance, comedy and fun!
Whenever u r planning on a WI tour, check with our new center for the arts in our northern tourist town of Minocqua, WI and talk to Woody Woodruff. Maybe they can work you in if you're ever up this way.
