Morrison Brothers Band Jim Morrison- fiddle, guitar; Will Morrison- percussion; Owen Morrison, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin. My first band with my dad and brother. In addition to playing for contras, we have played for many weddings and historical events. We are often called on to play early American music for conventions and events related to the colonial or civil war periods. We have a brand new CD "21st Century Hoedown" released Dec. 2007 as well as "Busking at Twilight," 2002. Check out our website and our myspace page.
House Red Jonathan Thielen- fiddle; Shawn Brenneman- piano; Owen Morrison, guitar, mandolin, feet. I joined this contra band in 2002 when I moved to Greensboro to go to school at Guilford college. Our CD "Uncorked" came out in October, 2006.
Night Watch Naomi Morse- fiddle; Elvie Miller, piano, accordion; Owen Morrison- guitar, mandolin, feet. Formerly known as Mountian Road, Night Watch is a top of the line dance band. We are currently working on a fantastic recording that will be released in July ’08. Check our myspace page to find out where we’ll be.
The Figments Ethan Hazzard-Watkins- fiddle; Anna Patton- clarinet; Owen Morrison- guitar, feet. Another high energy dance band with great musicians. We’ve played for dance weekends from California to Idaho to West Virginia. Go to Ethan’s website for a schedule and more info about Anna and Ethan.
Elixir A contra dance band with a full horn section opens up a bunch of new possibilities. The three of us from The Figments combine with Jesse Hazzard-Watkins on trumpet and Nils Fredland on trombone. Elixir is playing more than ever and will release a full-length CD this summer. Go to elixirmusic.us for more details.
Airdance I started playing with Rodney Miller’s Airdance in July ’07 and it is a blast. Look for us this year at the National Folk Festival and the Harvest Moon Dance Weekend in CA. Check out rodneymiller.net for info.
I also play solo and in other combinations at times. I have played solo classical and jazz guitar for numerous weddings and banquets. I am frequently a musician at dance weeks such as Pinewoods and Christmas Country Dance School in Berea, KY. Check my schedule to find out where I’ll be this year.
Influences
Doc Watson, Tony Rice, Django Reinhardt, Jim Morrison, Rodney Miller, Russ Barenberg, Sam Bush, Beppe Gambetta, LAGQ, Edgar Meyer, John Williams, Kami Rowan and many more...
Sounds Like
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I grew up in Charlottesville, VA surrounded by great musicians and it wasn't long before I wanted to join in the fun. I'm now a full-time guitarist based in Nashville, TN and I'm frequently on the road playing for dances, concerts, parties and weddings. I play flatpick guitar and mandolin for contra dances all over the country with several bands including Airdance, Night Watch, The Figments, Elixir, Morrison Brothers Band and House Red. I am also at home in other styles of music such as swing, bluegrass, blues and classical. I graduated from Guilford College in 2006 with a degree in music/classical guitar performance.
hey owen! i am so happy you are in our neck of the woods. planning on being there on tuesday. if you are in town and have some time, let's get lunch, beer, etc.!
Hi owen! I had a dream at some point in the past couple of months, and you were in charge of admission for some kind of strange sex party that was taking place in a gymnasium. ha. That's kind of like playing bluegrass, right? or have you changed careers? peace to you! jon
