Stage Two
There's a lot of local talent here in Albuquerque and New Mexico, and we're offering Stage Two as an avenue where a few of these bands can play and gain some visibility. Come on out and meet the up and coming folk and traditional music bands on the local music scene. Thanks to Michael Coy for organizing Stage Two.
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | Saoirse (Seer-shih) | Saoirse, Albuquerque's finest 'Celtic-Eclectic' band, plays a mix of traditional and new Scottish, Irish, and progressive music. Io Berg and Dan McDermott's complimentary vocals, along with a richly layered mix of flutes, fiddles, pipes, guitars, dulcimers, banjos, mandolins and Bodhrans, make Saoirse an enjoyable listening experience, and a great introduction the power and beauty of the Celtic musical tradition. Don't miss this Southwestern favorite! |
| 12:00 | Holy Water and Whiskey | A trio specializing in beautiful vocal harmonies, playing Traditional, Bluegrass and Gospel and some select "Whiskey" tunes |
| 1:00 | LadyFingers | The LadyFingers, an all-woman band from Albuquerque, present Celtic, Gypsy, and Old-World folk music, along with some fun singing. A delicious mix of acoustic instruments with Pat Arruffo (fiddle), Barb Belknap (mandolin), Erika Gerety (bass), and Gretchen Newman (guitar). You're in for a treat! |
| 2:00 | Buckarettes | Western swing and eclectic selections from the 40's and 50's, with outstanding cowgirl harmonies, superb musicianship and spontaneous sillyness. |
| 3:00 | Muddy River String Band | Muddy River String Band plays an eclectic mix of Americana. From folk to blues, bluegrass to old-time, we play what we like. Our unusual instrumentation includes the hammered dulcimer and the 'cello. Our music is bright and energetic, with the occasional moody tune |
| 4:00 | Duke City Swampcoolers | An eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass, and gospel music with a little jazz and swing thrown in for good measure |
| 5:00 | Sheppard and Carlson | Eric and Michael perform a blend of original and traditional acoustic folk music rooted in bluegrass, country blues, and old-time combined with fresh, modern sensibility. These multi-instrumentalists use guitar, dobro, bass, harmonica, and voice in varying combinations to create a rich, warm, and inviting musical texture. |