Artist Directory > Music - Traditional/ Folk/ World
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Aaron O'Rourke Trio
850-980-2891 | adomed@hotmail.com | www.aaronorourke.com
An acoustic trio, featuring national mountain dulcimer champion Aaron O'Rourke alongside Irish fiddle virtuoso Katie Geringer on fiddle and jazz bass maestro Erik Alvar, that musically pays a strong tribute to traditional Appalachian fiddle tunes while at the same time incorporating heavy classical and jazz influences.
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Mickey Abraham
850-443-4062 | michabraham@comcast.net |www.myspace.com/mickeyabraham
Mickey Abraham is a mandolin and guitar player/ teacher who performs with many acoustic musicians throughout the state of Florida. Whether teaching festival workshops, performing at weddings, or performing with his traveling student group, Mickey's infectious personality and passion for the music is always welcomed. His style ranges from "very traditional folk" to "modern acoustic newgrass," making Mickey the perfect fit for so many acoustic acts. His unique approaches to performing, teaching, and promoting acoustic music has been featured in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and Bluegrass Unlimited.
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Cheap and Easy
850-980-5750 | Info@CheapandEasyMusic.com | www.cheapandeasymusic
Cheap and Easy's repertoire of well-crafted original Rockabilly, Americana, Blues, and Country music, blended with their love of performance, and the nascent ability to observe and report the humorous foibles of the human condition, forms the foundation of the duet's original blue-collar entertainment.
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Linda W. Collins
850-671-3674 | lindacollins1@comcast.net | www.cabinhillmusic.com
Linda earned her Bachelor of Music Education at FSU, studying piano and cello, learned traditional Irish singing in Ireland, performed in folk/Irish bands (including at the Florida Folk Festival), and earned State Championships in mountain dulcimer and old-time singing. She offers private lessons in mountain dulcimer, piano, voice and guitar for students age 5 to 80. Notation and arranging services are available.
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Mary Z. Cox
850-294-0755 | maryz@maryzcox.com | www.maryzcox.com
Award winning clawhammer banjoist, dulcimerist and cello banjoist and vocals. Recording artist, stage performer, house concerts, historical presentations/demos. Workshop instructor for clawhammer banjo, and mountain dulcimer. World, folk, old time. Bob Cox plays guitar for stage shows and concerts. We have a very entertaining audience friendly acoustic show suitable for all ages.
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Cuarteto Del Sur
cuartetodelsur@live.com | www.youtube.com/user/CuartetoDelSur
Cuarteto del Sur performs a diverse array of Latin American musical styles and genres, from huaynos of the Andean highlands of Peru to flamenco-tinged rumbas, Argentine tangos, Chilean cuecas, Venezuelan joropos, Afro-Peruvian festejos, and Brazilian choros and bossa novas.
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Cúig
jessica_epps@hotmail.com | www.facebook.com/Cúig
Traditional Irish Music. Jessica Epps, flute; Roger Foreman, fiddle; Jaime Hammack, whistle/flute/vocals; Evan Powell, piano; Ryan Williams, guitar/bouzouki.
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The Currys
315-323-2444 | galencurrymusic@gmail.com | www.thecurrysmusic.com | www.facebook.com/pages/The-Currys/255648751144180
The Currys are a home-grown acoustic folk trio born and bred in the Florida panhandle. Incorporating elements of country, bluegrass, blues, and rock, the Currys' music showcases thoughtful songwriting, unassuming instrumentation, and mellifluous vocal harmonies.
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Haiqiong Deng
haiqiongd@yahoo.com | www.haiqiongmusic.com
Haiqiong Deng, the Master Artist selected by the Florida Department of States for the 2012-2013 Florida Folklife Apprenticeship Program and recipient of 2013 Florida Individual Artist Fellowship, is an international renowned zheng (gu-zheng) soloist and chamber musician. She has given numerous performances and lectures at concert halls, universities, museums, and festivals throughout the United States, Canada, China, Japan, and Singapore. Haiqiong received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and Master of Arts in Arts Administration and Ethnomusicology from the FSU College of Music. She is currently the Director of the Chinese Music Ensemble at FSU.
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Brian Dunham
passionatemusic7@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/7briandurham7 | www.AcousticHappiness.com
Brian has always been involved in music and playing music in the community or with family and friends... he utilizes his past experiences and applies them in his music with soulful singing and instrumentation that is real and from the heart. Brian uses many different styles and instruments to communicate through song but the majority of the time you will see him singing and performing on double bass. With his background history and continual musical experience, we can only assume that, in the community, you will see him being involved for many years to come!
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Eclectic Acoustic
www.facebook.com/pages/Eclectic-Acoustic/144613288915807
Eclectic Acoustic was born in 1998 across the tracks in Tallahassee, Florida, precipitated from the fertile stew of community theatre that swirls around the Mickee Faust Clubhouse in Railroad Square and nurtured in pre-show come-on-in performances and post-show party sing-alongs. Fiercely independent, the band owes its allegiance to no one, human or rat-beast, but plays the songs it loves (or likes a little) and of which someone happens to know at least one verse.
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Ric J. Edmiston
850-562-0889 | ljiric2@hotmail.com | www.bongseyemusic.com | www.reverbnation.com/ricjedmiston
Folk music gone awry Americana, sad but true. Some hot playing and writing. See you soon.
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Velma Frye
850-942-4849 | velma@velmafrye.com | www.velmafrye.com
Velma Frye is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with a strong background in classical and popular styles. She has performed nine times on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" and in 2006 went on a six-college tour with Garrison as his pianist and vocal duet partner. While continuing to perform professionally and teach piano, Velma leads weekly Singing Circles for women and for mixed chorus. She leads MusicSpirit groups and seasonal ceremonies, where people come together to sing songs with positive, universal messages about life, love, and nature.
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Adam Gilroy
850-508-5841 | songsmadeofwood@gmail.com | www.youtube.com/songsmadeofwood
Singer/songwriter revival folk with a wisdom beyond his years.
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Hot Tamale
craig.reeder@comcast.net | hottamale.weebly.com
Acoustic duo known for its great song selection, upbeat, family-friendly style and sweet vocal harmony
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J.B.'s ZydecoZoo
850-321-7621 | jb@zydecozoo.com | www.zydecozoo.com
The ‘Zoo is a hard rockin’ Zydeco locomotive and have been labeled “ridiculously danceable” by the Tallahassee Democrat. They have released two CDs of smokin’ ZydecoZoo originals. The band also covers Zydeco standards by Clifton Chenier, Beau Jocque, Buckwheat Zydeco, Keith Frank, C.J. Chenier, Boozoo Chavis, and many more.
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Frank Lindamood
850-962-3780 | flindamood@hotmail.com | www.gatorbonerecords.com
I arrange and perform, on guitar, banjo and voice, songs from early blues and Appalachian traditions; I also play and record original songs inspired by American old time music.
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Maharajah Flamenco
850-766-7421 | raminyaz@gmail.com | Facebook
Led by Romanian-born guitarist and vocalist, Silviu Ciulei, Maharajah Flamenco Trio delivers a moving and dynamic expression of Flamenco Nuevo, the ‘new’ flamenco promulgated by such giants as Paco de Lucia and the more recent Vicente Amigo. Centered around original compositions, Maharajah Flamenco Trio builds upon the Flamenco Puro styles of buleria, solea, farruca, alegria and fandango and blends it with international traditions, such as American jazz, Argentine tango, Brazilian samba, and the Flamenca Rhumba brought to the world stage by the Gipsy Kings.
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The Mayhaws
mayhaws@gmail.com | www.themayhaws.com
Sharla June & the Mayhaws play an eclectic mix of blues, folk, bluegrass and rock and roll that makes Bessie Smith sound like Iggy Pop, and the Ramones sound like Hank Williams. They innovate, but with a respect for tradition, walking a line between the sunny sounds of old-time folk and bluegrass and the gritty darkness of old blues and hardcore gospel and country songs.
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The Ned Devines
850-385-4847 | kernss@aol.com | www.theneddevines.com
The talented members of Irish band The Ned Devines bring to their audiences an all round traditional Irish music experience. Familiar tunes, whether they be spirited jigs and reels or slow and beautiful airs coupled with a diverse selection of songs are sure to evoke visions of the Emerald Isle. Punctuate the music with the thundering rhythms, and beauty of Irish step dancing and The Ned Devines performance is complete! Join The Neds on Facebook!
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The New 76ers
76ers@acoustichappiness.com | www.AcousticHappiness.com
The New 76ers are an acoustic folk-rock "family" trio. Our sound comes from a collective respect for acoustic and electric music. Being family, we rely on instincts to meld the vocals into harmonies and let them take the spotlight. Deep-rooted in southern musical heritage, our original music aspires to move you, physically and spiritually. Our mission is to give love through our music, and in this sense, we consider ourselves revolutionaries, hence the name.
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Grant Peeples
grant@grantpeeples.com | www.grantpeeples.com
Grant’s patented authenticity separates him from the vast, strumming herd of singer/songwriters. His songs and his performances are strictly bereft of cliché and sentimentality. His songs bite and twist, turn on a phrase, dig beneath the surface of appearances. He violates the “No Trespassing” signs, peeks over the backyard fences of the culture. Then he picks up his guitar and lets you know what he’s seen –unapologetically – like a poet would anchor the six o’clock news. He tours extensively throughout the year, performing at many venues, from bars to Unitarian churches, listening rooms to folk and Americana music festivals.
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Stranger Still
strangerstill@yahoo.com | www.strangerstill.us
Stranger Still is a rock-infused bluegrass quintet from Tallahassee, Florida. Formed in 2008 by Bree Van Oss (Mandolin, Vocals), Oakley Van Oss (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Pete Knowlton (Banjo, Dobro, Vocals), and Brian Burke (Lead Guitar, Vocals). Coleman Mackie (Upright Bass) joined the band in 2010 to complete the line up. Stranger Still pride themselves on creating strong 4-part harmonies and engaging the audience. A Stranger Still show is fun, high-paced, and always leaves the audience wanting more.
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Del Suggs
1-800-323-1976 | suggs@saltwatermusic.com | www.saltwatermusic.com
Del Suggs is a singer/songwriter and guitarist from the beaches of North Florida. He appears in concert at colleges, universities and festivals across the United States and the Caribbean. Del performs nearly 100 times each year, and sings his original songs for over 100,000 people annually. His accolades are too numerous to list.
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The Tall Natives
850-508-9611 | alex.horton1234@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/TheTallNatives
We're a local folk rock band from Tallahassee. We're trying to get started so we would love to play anywhere we can. Thanks for the support! Members: Summer Matchett - Vocals, Guitar; Corey Crumpacker - Vocals, Guitar, Banjo; Alex Horton - Bass, BGV's; Ethan Caswell - Cahone, Percussion, BGV's.
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Tanager
850-339-5908 | irishtanager@gmail.com | www.irishtanager.com/contact.html | www.facebook.com/irishtanager
Tanager is a trio of experienced acoustic musicians who bring lively, traditional Irish music to the greater Tallahassee and South Georgia area.
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Wanderfoot
850-228-3091 | mstrivelli@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/wanderfootmusic
Wanderfoot was formed in 2011 around the idea of creating soulful, original, modern Americana roots music. We create music from the world around us, telling stories of the struggles we see, and reflect through songs those deep universal experiences that we all share. All of that creates an eclectic sound that combines rock, folk, reggae, blues, and many others. Each story dictates the sound, and we try not to get in the way.
