Clusters Of Fornication is a one-man darkwave music act hailing from LIttle Rock, Arkansas. “Loss For Words,” his fourth Clusters Of Fornication ep is out now and garnering good vibes in the music press.
Bandcamp: www.clustersoffornication.bandcamp.com
Web: www.clustersoffornication.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/clustersoffornication
Instagram: www.instagram.com/clustersoffornication
For over 30 years, Gaffer has been owned by his 26-string Dusty Strings folk harp. Together, they combine skillful instrumentals with a powerful baritone voice to provide an eclectic experience. Gaffer’s repertoire includes music from a variety of styles and ethnicities, from folk to contemporary, Celtic to Mongolian. Background history and stories complement his selections, and create an immensely enjoyable and educational experience.
Website: http://thatharpguy.com
Award winning singer/songwriter & wanderlust … fearless story-telling … bluesy vocals … humor … straight-ahead, rhythmic, 12 string acoustic guitar … djembe … frame drums … all weft and warp of the soul of this bard.
Sara Henya is a singer-songwriter and harpist based in Philadelphia, PA. Her music can best be described as Fantasy-Pop, combining the fun of pop music and the ethereal sound of the harp. Sara incorporates imaginative, fairy-like visuals that allow her audience to feel completely immersed in her colorful fantasy world. Though passionate, Sara Henya never takes herself too seriously, incorporating humor into her music and performances.
Sara Henya released her debut EP, Small World Alchemy, on May 20th, 2018. Her EP has received widespread radio play on Folk and Alternative programs such as Out of the Woods, Power Folk, Womenspace, and Radio 104.5’s Live at 5. As well as touring music venues around the East Coast, she has toured science-fiction and fantasy conventions like Balticon, Arisia, and PhilCon, where she will be this year’s musical guest!
In 2021, Sara released her largest projects yet; two music videos for her singles “Pancakes,” and “Walk Through The Woods.” If you haven’t seen them, make sure to check them out before the show!
Website: www.sarahenya.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sarahenya/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/sara_henya
Youtube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqd1pRqGeIlqtSgzeaH7huw
Four Seasons, Two Sisters, One Heart
This Celtic musical revisits the famous story of Camelot… but surprisingly reinterpreted from a woman’s perspective. Both destined to become queens, Guinevere and Morgana meet as girls and become fast friends. They come of age together, and vow to change the dragon’s curse that overshadows Morgana’s life. The fate of kingdoms lies in their hands!
Website: http://queensofavalon.com/
“Haunting … Lyrical … Spellbinding — Heather Dale brings musical magic and a new twist to this popular tale.”
Tamora Pierce
Award-winning YA/Fantasy author, “The Lioness” series
“Tears are in my eyes….a very powerful piece.” – Cheron F.
“I’m left wordless, save one. Magnificent! Heart felt! Ok, three words. Bravo! (four)” – Jim M.
“Queens of Avalon breaks new ground in the Arthurian legends and gives a sensitive, fresh, glorious and new voice to the story, one whose messages echo far after the movie is done. Well worth watching, repeatedly.” – Elke W.
“Extraordinarily designed and executed. I smiled, I cried, I hummed along….what a tour de force! I am so happy to have been a part of the crowdfunding for this spectacular creation. A powerful story, commanding performances, and a stunning production. Can you tell I really, really like it?!” – Sara S.
To Contact Ruth Barrett:
info@dancingtree.org
www.dancingtree.org
Ruth Barrett is an internationally known pioneering musician/priestess and mountain dulcimer player, whose numerous recordings beginning in 1980 with collaborator Cyntia Smith, are among the pioneering musical works in the U.S. pagan and Goddess Spirituality Movements. She is best known for her specialized genre of music and seasonal music programs – songs and chants that focus on the embodied power of women, goddess mythology, and magically themed traditional folk songs inspired by folklore, and the spirituality innate in the natural world.
Ruth started playing the mountain dulcimer in 1971 and recognized as a pioneering contributor to the California mountain dulcimer renaissance of the 1970s and 80s. Her classical finger picking style on the mountain dulcimer, her arrangements of traditional Celtic folk music, combined with a powerful and beautiful voice, has enchanted audiences for over four decades. Ruth has twelve CD studio also recordings to date, and her songs been included in several special CD compilations. Dulcimer lessons with Ruth are now available online at the Kentucky Music Institute. She is currently working on a book of dulcimer arrangements that will be available in Spring of 2022. More…
Homepage:
www.atwater-donnelly.com
Award-winning, internationally acclaimed duo, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance. Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous harmonies and play an astonishing array of instruments including Appalachian mountain dulcimer, guitar, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, limberjacks, and other surprises including a thrilling interpretation of freestyle Appalachian clog dancing.
The Vixy & Tony band are an original acoustic folk/rock band consisting of Vixy Dockrey, Tony Fabris, Sunnie Larsen & Betsy Tinney.
Ménage à Trio is a string improv trio with Betsy Tinney, Sunnie Larsen & Alexander James Adams; we create music live onstage in response to audience prompts.
Music Under the Trees is a small indie music festival, held annually in the cool green shade of the Wildpine Summer Stage, a backyard stone amphitheater. Our performers play original music that runs the gamut from bardic folk to celtic to looped cello to folk rock to string improv (with a classical/folk flavor). The event will be held virtually again this year. After the past few years’ isolation, we’re thrilled to be able to perform together on this beautiful outdoor stage — and just as excited to be able to share that music with you, wherever you are!
Music Under the Trees 2022 will be presented as two virtual sessions:
Saturday, August 7 from 1 PM – 3 PM PT:
• Betsy Tinney (cello storyteller — solo looped cello)
• The Vixy & Tony band (original acoustic folk/rock — Vixy Dockrey, Tony Fabris, Sunnie Larsen & Betsy Tinney)
Sunday, August 7 from 12 PM – 2 PM PT:
We are still confirming our Sunday performers. There will be two sets on Sunday — most likely a solo artist followed by a small group/band.
Tickets are $25 (suggested); as with all Music Under the Trees events, a single ticket covers admission to all the event’s concerts. If you pay $35 or more, you’ll also receive a video download of all four concert sets.
Visit MusicUnderTheTrees.com for more details about Music Under the Trees and this year’s performers.