Inspired by Ireland’s great 1990s group Lunasa, Woodkerne's driven pursuit of melody interwoven by rhythm created by banjo, violin, guitar, bouzouki and bodhran results in breathtaking arrangements that stir the soul and free the mind!
Named for a gathering of doughty Irish robin-hoods in the 1490s, Woodkerne is the culmination of some of the top musical talents in western Massachusetts. Its members have helped formed the backbone of some of the greatest acoustic groups in the area: John Rough (of Maple Ridge, Swift River) - five string banjo - brings a rich heritage of improvisation and American cultural roots to this Celtic mix; Adam Sweet (of Maple Ridge, Swift River, Sweet Blend, Backwoods Medicine) - violin and bouzouki - contributes a stellar classical sound with a fantastic skirling style, his bow flashing colors across the imagination landscape; Andy Wiener (of Hart & Soul) - bodhran - stimulates the senses with drumming that is unheard of in this world, yea he brings the underworld, literally the world of the Sidh to bear, and we can hear their trumpets blaze in the dark as they come through! Guitarist James Bunting contributes a solid backbone with splashes of fire and water, literally burning and cooling as the music progresses.
Primarily Celtic in nature, the genres covered by the band include traditional Irish tunes by Turloch O'Carolan and others, Scottish, Welsh, French Canadian, Nova Scotian and New England Contra; as well as folk songs from the great American Folk history - many of them with roots in Irish and Scottish folk music.
Like what you hear? Want to hire the band for YOUR special event?
Woodkerne is available for weddings, commitment ceremonies, private parties, festivals, concerts and just about any special event you can conjour up! Contact us for details with your event and budget.
Just coming by to say hi and invite you to join my new Violin Society: http://violinsociety.ning.com. Hopefully you'll find many customers, friends and fans there!
Please visit and join the Violin Society, a group of people interested in music of all kinds: http://violinsociety.ning.com/. Possibly you'll find some of your friends there already!
Thanks for the add! If you're in the market for a good bow, you've come to the right place! I have bows for violinists, violists, cellists, bass players and fiddlers! I even have baroque bows, gamba bows, erhu bows and psaltry bows...Contact me for pictures and pricing. I offer a 100% unconditional guarantee on all of my products!
Thanks for the add! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you like the music. I'm working on some more to upload later. Come by often and keep us informed of what you're doing, ok? Adam
Come hear us at the Iron Horse in Northampton, MA Thursday, June 7th. I know that's a ways away, but we're so excited to be playing there that we want to give you advanced notice so you can put it on your calendars. Hope to see you there. Thanks, Jim & Adam
Thanks for the add! Celtic A Do specializes in weddings, and so we need your help in getting out the word this wedding season. If you or someone you know is getting married, please tell them about us. Thank you very much! Jim & Adam
St Patricks Day Images @ Bopmyspace.com Thanks for add. love your music
i would love to hear you live but there's only one problem i live in ireland :0) but may be some day you will come here. have a wicked st patrick's day
