Fonn Mor

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Driving Fiddle…Explosive Percussion…Electric Sitar…
 New Dance Music from the Old Traditions
 
 In the increasingly homogeneous world of Celtic music, Fonn Mor’s approach is unique. Fiddle, flute, modal guitars and unconventional percussion strategies are used to propel original songs and dance tunes that reflect the influence of Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Ireland and other aspects of the Celtic diaspora. Fonn Mor uses electronics and atmospherics to broaden the impact of their music. Their entertaining and entrancing live shows have helped them build a strong and ever increasing following.
 
 Fonn Mor has appeared and performed on the Fox 2 News Morning Show and the Mitch Albom Show in Detroit, as well as the WGN Morning Show in Chicago. Their festival performances have included the Milwaukee Irish Fest, Chicago Celtic Fest, and Mid-Michigan Irish Fest, among many others. Their signature CD won two WYCE (West Michigan) Jammie Awards on 2/5/02 - Best World Music CD & Best CD of the Year. Their follow-up album, Fragment, was recently named Best World Music CD of 2003.
 
 What others have said:
 “Fonn Mor rocks the house with their unique mix of traditional Irish and Rock.
 Their album breaks barriers without losing its Celtic foundation, I enjoy it so much
 I’ve been playing it constantly.” Shay Clarke- Irish American News, May 2002
 
 “It takes phenomenal discipline and talent to play this genre, and these five musicians do themselves proud. This CD is a rollicking affair that kicks out the tunes at a toe tapping rate.” Music Revue Magazine, Grand Rapids, MI, April 2002
 
 Curtis Tramel - vocals, guitars Michele Venegas - violin, vocals, bouzouki
 Carolyn Koebel – percussion, dulcimer, vocals Rick Stubbs – bass
 Mike Kirkpatrick- flute, high guitar, electric sitar, vocals
 
 Available for Youth Music Workshops