10:30 am
Magpie
Magpie -- Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner -- are one of the best-loved acoustic duos in the nation. Their eclectic repertoire ranges from traditional, classic country, swing, and blues of the 1920s and 1930s to contemporary songs written by themselves and others. Terry is a gifted singer of jazz and blues in the tradition of Connie Boswell and Billie Holiday, but is equally comfortable with the subtle beauty of traditional folk and contemporary songs. Terry is also an excellent player of the harmonica, mandolin, fretted dulcimer, and rhythm guitar. Greg is an outstanding guitarist whose fingerstyle approach owes a lot to his heroes, guitar legends such as Reverend Gary Davis, Big Bill Broonzy, Nick Lucas, and Phil Ochs. Over the years, Terry and Greg have become distinguished for producing programs of music for museums (including the Smithsonian Institution), schools, and other special events. They are master artists with the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, and have developed several special school programs including two on the environment and others on historical themes such as the Great Depression and the 1960s. Awards include a Wammie for traditional folk duo in 1998, the 1999 Addy award for their song "Take Me Back to Harpers Ferry," and their soundtrack for the video by the same title, continuously shown at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park's Visitor Center. Magpie has numerous recordings.
Website: www.magpiemusic.com

1:00 pm
Tinsmith
Tinsmith is a high-energy folk band playing traditional music of Ireland, Scotland and Appalachia. Citing influences from blues to bluegrass, from funk to jazz to mountain music, they bring traditional songs and tunes into the new century. Known for their fun and energetic performances and for the taste and delicacy of their arrangements, Tinsmith has been making audiences dance since 1997. They are three-time invitees at the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, TX, and have played such prestigious gigs as The Barns at Wolf Trap Park for the Performing Arts, Potomac Celtic Festival, the Institute of Musical Traditions and Blackrock Center for the Performing Arts. Tinsmith has also been invited to perform at the National Folk Alliance Convention and has numerous Wammie awards from the Washington Area Music Association to its credit. Led by core members, multi-talented Rowan Corbett (guitar, bouzouki, bones, djembe) and Wammie-winning vocalist Brooke Parkhurst (banjo, Irish flue, tinwhistles), the group also includes superb bassist Henry Cross and their talented, Wammie-winning guitar and mandolin virtuoso, Avril Smith.
Website: www.tinsmith.net/aboutus.html