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Ken Kolodner & Brad Kolodner Together in Concert

Thursday, May 26th
KEN KOLODNER
& son – BRAD KOLODNER
     As a major part of the rebirth of the hammered dulcimer in the US, Ken Kolodner is recognized as one of "one of today's most accomplished, musical hammered dulcimer artists... A hammered dulcimer player of great taste and sophistication," Viewed by many players as one of the most influential player in the United States, Ken is widely known for an expressive and improvisational style and for creative ensemble playing. has been described as "nothing short of astonishing" ~ The Connection, "outstanding" ~The New York Times, "marvelous" ~ The Washington Post,"virtuosic" ~ Audio, "stunning in its musicality" ~ Dulcimer Player News, and "not to be missed" ~ USA TODAY.  Folk Tales Magazine writes, “........without a doubt, Ken Kolodner is one of the hammered dulcimer's top exponents, playing with a dexterity which would stun many a would-be hammerer.”  His extensive repertoire ranges from traditional music of Ireland, Quebec and Appalachia to music from over 20 countries from around the world. With Helicon (with Chris Norman and Robin Bullock) and Greenfire (with Laura Risk) and in solo performance, with Baltimore as his home base, Ken has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe and has taught at countless festivals and music camps. Adding to his recognition as a hammered player, in more recent years, Ken has become very widely regarded as an accomplished Old-time fiddler. He has been featured in nationally broadcast concerts on NPR, All Things Considered, German National Radio, on the CBC, and on the Voice of America. His credits include 10 recordings, including an Emmy-nominated CBS-TV Christmas special as featured soloist, Walking Stones CD which also hit the top of the World Music charts and was a top seller for BMG in their Classical/World Music category, a CD with Helicon that won an “Indie” for Best Seasonal Recording and a Maggie's Music CD called Journey to the Heartland. His latest (just released) CD Otter Creek, recorded with Ken’s son Brad is of mostly old-time and originals. “I couldn't be more excited about this recording! My sister-in-law did the cover (a painting of Otter Creek).” ~ Ken. Brad plays banjola and clawhammer banjo and Kens on fiddle, hammered dulcimer and mbira. Elke Baker and Paul Oorts also play on the recording. Brad won the Takoma Park banjo contest back in July and won a Kevin Enoch banjo plus a performance at the Birchmere.  Come get your copy of this wonderful new CD – Otter Creek. (www.kenkolodner.com)

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