Irish Music in America

Concert: Atwater-Donnelly: Irish Music in America

From The Russell Libray

The ever-popular duo, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, will turn into a trio with this concert, adding fiddler, cellist and vocalist Cathy Clasper-Torch.

During the last centuries, millions of people have left Ireland. This program explores the roots that American folk music has in Ireland, including some of the most iconic Irish/American music.
Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly perform throughout the United States, and, on occasion, abroad. Their recordings have been heard on National Public Radio's 'All Things Considered,' Fiona Ritchie's 'Thistle and Shamrock' and the national syndicated 'Midnight Special' out of Chicago. They have performed and researched traditional folk music and dance in Appalachia, the Ozarks, New England, and other key places in the United States, as well as Ireland, England and Prince Edward Island. They have performed with or shared festival billing with folk legends Jean Ritchie, Pete Seeger, and Doc Watson.

Cathy Clasper-Torce has played and performed on piano, violin, viola and er-hu (Chinese violin) since childhood. A resident of Rhode Island, she teaches piano and violin, and performs/records with several bands and musicians in the area.

Date:Sunday, March 17, 2019
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:Hubbard Room