Location: Thwing Center at CWRU
Acadian Driftwood
Cajun tunes from some of NEO’s most prolific players, with Brad Smedley, Bill Lestock, and Jim Richards.
1-1:45pm | Atrium
Stomping Jacksons
New Orleans street music with Sheela Das and Friends
2-2:45pm | Atrium
In the duo of Thorne Musica, Caroline King & Paul Kovac perform instrumental music from many European traditions, as well as from South & North America. Their common interest in melodies finds them exploring a world of music for tunes & songs to interpret with their unique instrumentation. They call it a “continental rendezvous”.
Caroline is a musician charmed and enchanted when the right melody hits her curious ear. A multi-instrumentalist and graduate of Berklee College of Music, she is also a sought-after accordion soloist for French Café music.
On banjo, guitar, violin and singing, Paul loves world traditions, and enjoys watching them intersect. As a young musician, he strived & succeeded to play with & learn his music first-hand from older musicians like Bill Monroe, Roy Clark, and Vassar Clements
Lea Marra is a solo folkgrass musician who has been performing and writing music since she was 10 years of age. She is known for crafting emotionally driven songs that balance vulnerability and strength. Drawing inspiration from real experiences, her music focuses on storytelling, atmosphere, and connection. Whether stripped-down or with her band Lea Marra & The River Boy, Lea’s sound centers on authenticity and feeling.
Sweet Killarney is a traditional Irish music group out of Cleveland, Ohio that performs an exciting mix of Irish trad tunes and songs. The trio consists of Kevin Burke on flute, whistle, and bodhrán, Jack Hughes on fiddle, and Michael Brennan on guitar, bouzouki, and vocals. Songs and ballads transport the listener to a faraway place and time supported by brilliant instrumentals. Instrumental arrangements are meticulously crafted with attention to the great tradition of Irish dance music while infusing a contemporary flair to create a captivating musical experience.
Northeast
Ohio Musical Heritage Association