Music in the Park: CCM and Crow Valley String Band

Sunday, August 17, 5 — 7 p.m., Village Green

— from Marc Cohen –

Music in the Park on August 17, from 5 to 7 pm on the Village Green, will feature local bands CCM and the Crow Valley String Band.

Orcas Island musicians Cali Bagby, Carl Burger, and Marc Cohen have joined forces to form the vocal trio CCM. The group is rooted in traditional American folk music, but offers an eclectic mixture of musical genres including ballads, blues, country, jazz, rock, and the music of contemporary singer-songwriters. Blending three part harmonies with guitar (both 6- and 12-string), bass, and ukulele, CCM offers both original tunes as well as their own interpretations of the work of master musicians. At a CCM concert, you never know what’s coming next!

The Crow Valley String Band is a family band of four musicians, Rachel Bishop, Jim Litch, Tashi and Kaj, which have been performing together for several years. Tashi and Kaj also have been performing in their own band, Brother for Sale!, since 2009. Originating from the British Isles, their music is grounded in the family’s Celtic, Scandinavian and European roots. Varying combinations of fiddles, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass combine with family-woven vocal harmonies fire up and deliver lively traditional music from the Bluegrass, Old Time, Celtic, Acadia and Folk traditions. Be ready to have some good fun!