A leading interpreter of the fiddle, banjo, and song traditions from the Appalachian South, Joseph Decosimo has introduced audiences around the world to the beauty and vitality of the region’s music. A student of the last master traditional musicians in his home region of Tennessee, Joseph draws on a well of profound creativity and repertoire to create fresh sounds. His performances are inviting and nourishing, connecting audiences to the older music’s transcendent beauty. Joseph also works outside of the traditional music world. His playing can be heard on recordings by fellow Durham, NC artists Hiss Golden Messenger, Wye Oak, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Elephant Micah, and others.
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Playing original and traditional Old Time and roots music, The Horsenecks are Oregonian Gabrielle Macrae and Liverpool, England native Barry Southern. Based in Astoria, Oregon, they are two award-winning multi-instrumentalists who have come together from traditional music backgrounds and found a sound that weaves through layers of influence that include Western North Carolina’s rich fiddle and banjo tradition, classic country, early Bluegrass, and British Folk. Gabrielle is known for her fiery fiddling, clawhammer banjo playing and unique songwriting. Barry’s playing ranges from moody to high-octane, whether flatpicking, playing three-finger, clawhammer banjo, or fiddling, all while bringing the richness of the singing traditions of the British Isles to the stage. Their powerful harmony singing is showcased through their catalogue of original material, all inspired by the traditional music they have spent their musical lives steeped in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmTNaN4Z3Zc
