Clannad,
Bothy Band,
The Chieftains,
Lois Hornbostel,
Iona,
Sessions in Doolin,
Sean O'Connor,
Micho Russell,
Paulina Batich,
gallons of cider,
buckets of mussels,
frisky otters,
the sea at 2 a.m.
So far, I am a solo performer with occasional guest stars keeping me com pany in studio and on stage.
My instrument of choice is the Appalachian dulcimer, which I play aggressively in my own style of strumming, finger-picking and chording.
I began playing the dulcimer in 1993 after my return from six months in Ireland, to provide some accompaniment to my vocals.
I began professionally as a vocalist and percussionist in a local Tri-Cities band "Sigean", rarely having the opportunity to show off my dulcimer playing.
Since then, I have played festival and concert venues throughout East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
I have returned to Doolin, Co. Clare twice since 1993, and welcomed into the sessions at O'Connor's, McGann's, and McDermott's.
Harp and fiddle tunes in my own arrangements and fresh approaches to traditional songs make up my repertoire, with a few of my own.
Phil Leonard, of Mountclair Studios in Johnson City, recorded my debut CD, Genius Loci.
Most of the tracks are barebones dulcimer and voice, but a few have double dulcimer tracks (Si Beag Si Mor, Star of the County Down ) and harmony vocals (Black Fox).
"Terry McKee" is my original song about himself, a bouzouki player in Doolin.
"Stolen Child" is my composition of music to the famous W. B. Yeats poem of the same name.
Catch me on Facebook. I spend more time there than I do on MySpace. Search for kerry.coates -- remember to put the period in-between my first and last name! See yea there!
Hey Retha: I'd love a recording of those songs you did at Nolichucky last weekend...this song is beautiful...I'm going to see if I can download it. I want something to play at home and on the road. It's great to hear your songs again!!!! Lots of Love Linda
Thanks for accepting us as friends ... Loving your celtic styled playing ... check in to our site reguarly for updates. Much respect and god bless Lee London UK Keep up the good work.
That'd be great! It is something we're seriously thinking about doing; we won't be traveling for a little while, so we thought it might be fun to do something at home if anyone would be interested in it.
so how's everything in your world lately? we hope you're doing well! m
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I really love your voice and dulcimer playing. I wish I could see you playing better on your videos. Very interesting style you have there. I look forward to hearing more.
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