Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “High Energy”
It has been too long since the Fiddle has hosted The Mammals, one of the most popular groups on the folk music circuit. Led by Ruth Ungar, daughter of Jay Ungar (“Ashokan Farewell”) and singer Lyn Hardy, and her husband, Mike Merenda, The Mammals are indie-roots trailblazers, offering high-octane Americana – from rafter-raising anthems to hear-a-pin-drop balladry. They’ll be on tour across the US supporting their long-awaited new double album Touch Grass Vol 1 & 2.
New American fiddle tunes from a supergroup of New England contra dance music. The Fiddle is proud to co-sponsor this special early evening event held at the infamous Elderly Instruments.
Bluegrass meets Celtic when JigJam starts to play.
“JigJam demonstrates a verve and versatility that allows them to transcend any singular style and simply create a sound that doesn’t defer to any preconceived parameters. In that regard they are fully capable of conveying any number of truly tuneful treats” -BLUEGRASS TODAY
“This bluegrass band has the right formula: heavenly harmonies on top of furious fingerpicking, trucking down the highway at 200 mph” – Time Out, Chicago
One of the premier acoustic bands of Ireland, The Jeremiahs are just as adapt singing a classic Irish ballad as reving up with room with jigs and reels.
“Great songs, poignant, emotional vocals, masterful guitar and fiddle/flute conversations that work like fine embroidery, no wonder critics love them. You will too!” – Larry Groce, host of NPR Music’s “Mountain Stage.”
What happens when some of the finest singers and musicians in West Michigan gather with two of Michigan’s beloved harmonica virtuosos? Come see for yourself! Winners of the 2024 WYCE Jammie Award for ‘Best Blues & Soul Album’ for Faith in Love, The Schrock Brothers – Jasen, Andrew, and Papa Mark bring together Peter Madcat Ruth and Andy Wilson on harmonicas, well-known percussionist Mike Shimmin and dobro master Joe Wilson for a night of high-energy original and traditional blues, soul, and Americana tunes.
