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ARTHUR HINDS

A performance by Arthur Hinds is an unforgettable experience, full of music, laughter, love, and magic. Blending stories from Celtic myth and legend with songs drawn not only from Celtic and American folk traditions but from his own inspiration, Arthur takes his listeners along on a spell-binding journey to other times and places and also into the universal human spirit.

BLACKWILLOW STARLING

Blackwillow Starling are a duo of musicians relatively new to each other but not unto the music scene and public performance. Using elements of acoustic guitar, bouzouki, percussion, and harmony vocals, along with insightful lyrics, they reach out to listeners of Celtic folk, folk rock, and pagan music. 

Nora is a classically schooled vocalist with a long history of fronting rock and roll bands as well as playing bass and guitar. Singing about the elements of the natural world and wonder of spirit has been her passion for decades. She works with Celtic-based rhythmic patterns and folk stylings. She finds pure joy in the art of song. 

Michael “Tinker” Tierney regularly tours, and has musical platforms, on both the national and global scale with Celtic folk rock band Reilly and hard rock mash-up band Beatallica, He enjoys cleverness and outside the box creativity in writing and performing. 

Visit Blackwillow Starling online at facebook. com/blackwillowstarling 





DAMH THE BARD

Damh the Bard (born Dave Smith) is a modern-day Bard whose music, storytelling, and poetry reflect his deep spirituality and love for folk traditions. Inspired by British and Irish myths, legends, and folklore, his work draws from the Bardic tradition to entertain, educate, and connect with audiences worldwide.

Starting with his first guitar at age 8 and early pub performances on the Isle of Wight, Damh has become one of the most popular contemporary pagan folk musicians. He has released eleven acclaimed albums, including Herne’s Apprentice (2003), The Spirit of Albion (2006), and Sabbat (2015). His ongoing project, Y Mabinogi, brings the Four Branches of the Mabinogion to life with music and storytelling.

Damh has performed globally at festivals, conferences, and camps, captivating intimate gatherings and large audiences alike. His work also inspired the independent musical film Spirit of Albion (2012), further cementing his legacy as a storyteller who bridges ancient heritage with modern expression.

Damh’s most recent album, “Raise the Flag of Green,” was released in 2024 and is available now




PRIMAL RHYTHM

Primal Rhythm was created by Sue Balaschak initially as a solo project for recording drum instrumental songs and teaching hand drum workshops. Sue's first hand drum CD "Primal Rhythm 1" received national publications and is featured in the Cleveland documentary "Return Of The Cuyahoga" which aired on PBS. She decided to bring her solo records to life and create a kick ass all female drum ensemble. They first surfaced the festival circuit in 2011-2013 and returned in 2020. The original members remain with Dawn Fritz Heartsong on djembe and percussion and Michelle Clark laying down the bottom on Dun Duns. 

Join us to Ride the Wave of Energy created as Primal Rhythm pounds out tribal, intense beats and cool, groovy vibrations. 





SPIRAL RHYTHM

Spiral Rhythm has been creating magic for over two decades. The group began singing at bonfires, gatherings, and festivals.  Over time, they have evolved and changed, but their goal has always been the same - to raise the spirit through voice and song.  Their performances are designed to build community and get people dancing!

The group features:
Kerri Upton, Kiki Williamson,
Ric Neyer, Jon Skoglund & Kira Lang
 

A vast majority of their songs are original, and all of their music is a co-creative effort.

Spirit music, indeed!



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