2023/2024
October 13, 2023
The Druckenmillers
The Lehigh Valley's First Family of Folk Music
Tom, Betty & Nate
Filling in for Nate will be the Mountain Dulcimer Guru, Norm Williams
Tom Druckenmiller has had a radio program on WDIY (NPR) for over 30 years, and worked in Augusta, WV, for many years. Old Time Folk to the limit, with banjo and fiddle.
November 10, 2023
Piper's Request
Piper's Request is: Terry Hartzell, Rick Weaver, and Fred Gilmartin
So you can't get enough Celtic music? Traditional roots music, played on guitar, bouzouki (octave mandolin), and Ulliean pipes (Irish bagpipes).
As lively as it gets! Break out the Irish Whiskey!
December 8, 2023
Buffalo Mountain Bluegrass Duo
The Buffalo Mountain Bluegrass Band consists of the brother and sister duo Autumn & Canyon Moore.
As a teenager, Autumn was an assistant to Jay Unger at Camp Ashoken in New York State. Jay is the fiddler who wrote Ashoken Farewell, featured in Ken Burn's documentary on the Civil War.
January 12, 2024
Jolly Roving Tars
Jake Laubach and Ken Purcell will take you on a sea shanty/pirate's trip with maritime music featuring banjo, guitar, and concertina. They appear in many maritime museums and seashore festivals, including some in Baltimore, MD. And don't forget their sense of humor.
February 9, 2024
David Cullen with Matt Miskie
For the first time ever, we'll have a Grammy Award-winning, guitarist, and an outstanding folk singer. Imagine how these outstanding musicians will combine their talents for their program. This will be utterly amazing!
March 8, 2024
Kutztown Pipe Band
Experience the captivating music of the Great Highland Bagpipers, with explanations, demonstrations, and lots of music, all in full costume! Musicians include faculty, staff, and students from Kutztown University, plus many local residents. It will be GREAT, and it will be LOUD! Wear your kilt!
April 12, 2024
Berks Fiddle Champs
Two of our main fiddlers from the 2023 Berks Fiddle Fest. Previous winners have played on the Grand Ol' Opry and opened for the Beach Boys. Names will be announced at the March Concert.
May 10, 2024
Wiren Violins
Not just one, but TWO fiddle champions in the same band! With them is a husband with a great booming Celtic tenor voice, rhythm guitar, and extra vocalist. Celebrating Celtic and Folk music of all kinds. What a way to end the season!