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Randy Barrett
Americana singer/songwriter

The Bog Wanderers
Energetic Celtic ceili band

Debra Cowan
Balladeer and songstress

Michael DeLalla
Guitarist & composer

Tabby Finch
World music instrumentalist

Michael Fitzgerald
Shenandoah Valley Poet

Linda Hickman
World music flutist/composer

Madeline MacNeil
Singer and dulcimerist

Andrew McKnight
Rural singer/songwriter

Oxymora
world music group

Keith & Joan Pitzer
American/Celtic, new & old

John Rickard
Mountain songwriter & storyteller

The Unfortunate Rakes
Traditional Celtic

wild carrot
Folk roots & branches

Wolf Creek Session
Blending Celtic & Appalachian heritage

In addition to their usual busy calendars of concerts, festivals and workshops, several of our artists have joined together on stages across the continent in our "Songs & Strings" tours. Collectively our music spans many centuries and many genres, from traditional songs and sounds of many lands to cutting-edge contemporary instrumentalists and the latest generation of folk-influenced singer/songwriters.

The synergy 2 or 3 different artists bring to the stage, highlighting our common musical threads as well as our stylistic differences, has delighted audiences even more than we had anticipated. Each "Songs & Strings" concert is a unique musical and spoken word odyssey telling stories of times, places, and people through the voices and music of our artists. Such a diverse program provides an intriguing opportunity for presenters to broaden their audience.

If you find the idea of attending a "Songs & Strings" concert compelling, but find that our schedule doesn't include your area, consider hosting a concert at your local church, cafe or even the comfort of your own home! We've developed a very handy and easy-to-use resource to guide you through the process, our "How to Host an Acoustic Music Concert" manual. In addition to great discussions on the basics of organizing, presenting and publicizing a concert, it includes a very useful one-page checklist. It is a read-only Microsoft Word document, click here to download. For programming information or to inquire about bringing a "Songs & Strings" concert to your area, send us an email at info@fallingmountain.com - thanks!

For presenter and media resources and downloadable materials please visit our Press Room.

Michael DeLalla and Andrew McKnight did the inaugural concert and radio interview tour across California for 2 weeks in January 2002, followed by a 13-date, 4-state West Coast tour in autumn 2002, the Pacific Northwest in autumn 2003 and a return to California and the Desert Southwest in May 2004. Past performances included the Fret House and The Living Tradition (LA), Brewery Arts Center (Carson City NV), Cave Creek Coffee Company (Phoenix), Eagle House Theater (Eureka CA), Shenandoah Arts Council (Winchester VA), Toadstone Theatre (Helena MT), Spokane (WA) Folklore Society, Fiddling Cricket Concerts (San Jose), and Henfling's International Folk Series in the redwood groves near Santa Cruz as well as the most popular webcast radio, KPIG. We invite you to read their daily tour journal entries and photos for a little insight into the lives of touring artists on the road or read a review of their Oct. 29, 2002 concert at the Eagle House.

Andrew joined Debra Cowan for "Songs & Strings" shows at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River MA and Johnny D's in Somerville MA, while Andrew, Michael,and wild carrot brought the show to Roane State Community College Theater in Harriman TN and The Rudyard Kipling in Louisville. Each concert has enjoyed enthusiastic response no matter the lineup, as evidenced by many patrons leaving with CDs by each artist.

Michael DeLalla and Andrew McKnight onstage at the Fret House in Covina CA, Jan. 19, 2002, for a stirring guitar duet of Michael's piece Catnapping
Sharing one of those magical musical moments in space: Michael DeLalla and Andrew McKnight onstage at the Fret House in Covina CA, Jan. 19, 2002, for a stirring guitar duet of Michael's piece "Catnapping"
Michael DeLalla and Andrew McKnight onstage at the Fiddling Cricket series in San Jose CA, Oct. 25, 2002
Michael DeLalla and Andrew McKnight onstage at the Fiddling Cricket series in San Jose CA, Oct. 25, 2002, performing Andrew's instrumental remembrance "For This Time"

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