The Crow Valley String Band, photo taken some years ago. Come see how accomplished they’ve grown!
— from Marc Cohen —
Music in the Park on July 12, from 5 to 7 pm on the Village Green, will feature local bands Crow Valley String Band and Local Folk.
The Crow Valley Family String Band is an inspiring family of four musicians living in Orcas Island’s Crow Valley. They have a Celtic foundation, and perform a remarkable variety of original and traditional tunes and songs from North America and the British Isles. Employing varying combinations of fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bouzouki, upright bass, and voice, this lively group delivers toe-tapping and heart-warming music that lifts your spirit.
The Crow Valley String Band will play from 5 to 6 p.m.
Marc Cohen, left, and Carl Burger at the ready for this Sunday’s concert
Local Folk is a musical duo rooted in traditional American folk music with occasional forays into pop, jazz, rock, parody, and the music of contemporary singer-songwriters. Orcas Island residents Carl Burger (emeritus inn-keeper) and Marc Cohen (emeritus philosophy professor) present programs of instrumental and vocal music, accompanying themselves on guitars (both 6- and 12-string), banjos, and bass. With tight harmonies and flying fingers, they offer both original tunes as well as their own interpretations of the work of others. Everyone is encouraged to sing along!
Local Folk will play from 6 to 7 p.m.
This will be fun, rain or shine …. or forest fire haze!
I won’t miss this one! These people really can play those strings. I do hope to see you there and I will come around to say hi.