Event

Celtic Crossing with Little Black Train and special guests Sam 'n Ash.

Little Black Train plays a fun, refreshing fusion of vintage fiddle tunes, blazing mandolin, and songs of old-time Americana. The all-acoustic trio of veteran pickers mixes up an unlikely blend of old-timey songs, bluesy mandolin, and Celtic fiddle to create their unique breed of oldternative Americana. From Folkworks Magazine: "The trio consists of West Virginia native Stuart Mason, whose deep roots in traditional music are reflected in his authentic lead vocals, guitar, mandola and banjo; John Weed, whose old-time Irish fiddling style and harmony vocals carry the listener back through the centuries; and Kenny Blackwell, whose sometimes-bluesy, sometimes-jazzy, and always brilliant mandolin or guitar embroiders every melody, along with his harmony vocals."

Sam 'n Ash are a new and innovative duo in the world of folk music. Samantha Harvey and Ashley Broder are both well-versed in their instruments, but their combination of accordion and mandolin is unique and beautiful. Ashley Broder is an in-demand mandolinist, violinist, and cellist living in Ventura, California. After touring for several years as a duo with violinist Jamie Laval, Ashley joined the Celtic jam band, The Syncopaths, and travels across the country performing concerts and contra dances. When she is not touring, Ashley teaches music and collaborates with as many musicians as she can. Samantha Harvey is an award-winning accordionist, pianist, and stepdancer. Steeped in the Celtic traditions, her tunes and driving percussive steps come straight from the heart.