Saturday, October 17
With The Barley Brothers
Featuring Brian O'Donnell and Colin Bazsali
It was common to hear fiddle tunes coming from the camps on the trail of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Some of the explorers brought their instruments and spending an evening dancing to music was a popular pasttime. This free morning concert is your chance to enjoy tunes from the 1800s. Great for all ages!
Brian O'Donnell is a highly sought-after fiddler and multi-instrumentalst from Madison. He has mastered numerous styles, including Old Time, Bluegrass and Cajun. A founding member of the Cajun Strangers Band, Brian can be heard fiddlin' in various bands in the area.
Colin Bazsali has been playing music most of his life. Originally a jazz drummer, he set aside percussion for the folk guitar, harmonica, and banjo and began exploring traditional American musical forms, especially old-time banjo. This led circuitously to Cajun and back to the drums, which he has played with the Cajun Strangers since early 2005. He is the drummer for the Madison honky-tonk band The Dirty Shirts, and currently plays banjo, mandolin, fiddle and guitar with Brian in the Barley Brothers.