Kutztown Folk Music Society

Shanachians May 14, 2004

Welcome to some of the best Irish music outside of Ireland (or inside, for that matter). Rich Dodson plays fiddle, guitar, tenor banjo (Irish version), mandolin, and several other string things. Dave (Mitch) Miller adds another fiddle, as well as bodhran, to the mix. Ken Purcell does melody and bass on the keyboards, as well as tin whistle. Laura Murphy adds her incredible voice to the instruments, as do the other three members of the group.

The Shanachians were the official "house band" for the first many years of the Celtic Festival in Bethlehem, and are the official St. Patrick's Day band of the Peanut Bar in Reading. They have several recordings, and have performed at many fairs and festivals, as well as having visited the "auld sod."

What a way to end the season: Bring a friend for our grand finale!

e-mail: info@kfms.org

phone: 610-683-8720