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SUMMARY:Kalos
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by maritime traditions of Scotland\, Ireland\, Scandinavia and North America\nKalos is an ancient Greek word that means “beautiful” or “praiseworthy.” It’s the root of the English words “calligraphy” and “calisthenics.” Like a fine calligrapher or adept gymnast\, each musician possesses a profound attention to detail and form. Yet within the exquisite architecture of their compositions\, they remain inventive—finding new flourishes and discovering unseen ley lines in the fertile ground of traditional music. Folk Worlds magazine says\, “There’s a spontaneity at work as the three musicians alternately contest and duel\, combine and coalesce to bring their talents together.” \nKalos is drawn to water. Every performance is like stepping into a river—they never play a song the same way twice. Their album titles—Harbour and Headland—honor the meeting point between the land and sea; singing songs about shorelines\, seafarers and drownings.  They revel in the driving danceability of Irish tunes\, but also take inspiration from the pastoral melodies and naturalistic metaphors of Scottish music.  But while the music they write is forged in tradition\, it is cast and tempered in new and unexpected ways. \nThe trio spans three generations\, three cities and two countries. Ryan McKasson (violin\, viola\, voice)\, Eric McDonald (guitar\, mandolin\, voice) and Jeremiah McLane (accordion\, piano\, voice) met over the years at highland games\, contra dances and fiddle camps across North America. They made their first recording in 2016 and have been touring together since 2019. \nKalos appreciates how acoustic music can be a balm\, a respite in the midst of our radio-static modern life. “As noisy as music is\, it feels like meditation compared to the clatter of social media\,” McLane muses. All three band members come from Scottish immigrant families\, so even when they venture beyond the edges of traditional Celtic music they remain deeply connected to past centuries and forgotten folkways. The acoustic instruments they play are made of sonorous wood—mahogany\, spruce\, ebony—and the band is always attuned to the sonic quality of the spaces they play in. They love a reverberant church or a forest green encircled by the far-off hum of cicadas. \nKalos has performed at the Lotus Festival (Bloomington\, IN)\, New Bedford Folk Festival (New Bedford\, MA)\, New World Festival (Randolph\, VT)\, Gracie Center (Bangor\, ME)\, Old Town School of Folk Music (Chicago\, IL)\, Seattle Folklore Society (Seattle\, WA) and more. They have taught workshops and masterclasses at Tufts University (Somerville\, MA)\, Celtic Arts Foundation (Mount Vernon\, WA) and Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddle School (Boulder Creek\, CA). With music that enlivens the human spirit\, Kalos brings warmth\, grit and exuberance to every performance. \nWebsite:\nkalosband.com \nVideo:
URL:https://acousticbrew.org/event/kalos/
LOCATION:University Mennonite Church\, 1606 Norma Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Medusa Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Weaving an exquisite tapestry of original music and traditional tunes from around the world\, each with their own story.\nBlending these stories with the sounds of resonant strings and forgotten fiddles\, Medusa invites you to reimagine and redefine what is beautiful.  Marta Solek and Saskia Tomkins resurrect the Suka\, the Płock fidel\, and the Nyckelharpa  –  near-forgotten traditional folk fiddles with disreputable connotations that were rejected for centuries in their home countries of Poland and Sweden. \nPress Quotes: \n“Medusa shred strings virtuosically\, fusing the past & present\, inviting all listeners to smile\, dance\, and be mesmerized. They are an amazing group of musicians\, and a must-see live show!” Sam Boer (musician\, playwrite\, podcast host\, critic) \n“Unravelling the velvet rope that can keep classical music precious… Medusa invites listeners to be fearless but open-minded.” Chantal Vitalis\, Calgary Folk Festival \nWebsite:\nMedusa Quartet Website \nVideo:
URL:https://acousticbrew.org/event/medusa-quartet/
LOCATION:University Mennonite Church\, 1606 Norma Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Concert
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer Concert - Joe Newberry & April Verch
DESCRIPTION:Music of the Season From the Ottawa Valley to the Ozarks\nEver since Newberry & Verch met\, and discovered a musical spark that few can match\, they have toured across North America\, Europe\, and the U.K.\, including Nova Scotia’s signature festival Celtic Colours International Festival\, the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in New York state\, and Celtic Connections in Glasgow\, Scotland. Their recording projects\, “Going Home” (2017)\, and “On This Christmas Day” (2021)\, were released to wide acclaim\, and the duo has a new project ready for release\, “Blessing On The Wing” (March 20\, 2026). Like their previous releases\, the music comes from their respective homes\, but also showcases new songs and tunes that add to those traditions. \nWhether it is the power of two voices lifted in harmony\, or the sound of traditional tunes calling people to get up and move\, these two masters of tradition put on an unforgettable show. And\, when their feet kick up the dust in perfect rhythm and those two voices become one\, Newberry & Verch help remind folks why this music existed in the first place. \nWebsites:\nAbout April Verch\nAbout Joe Newberry\nVideo:
URL:https://acousticbrew.org/event/holiday-cheer-concert-joe-newberry-april-verch/
LOCATION:University Mennonite Church\, 1606 Norma Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Concert
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