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atwater~donnelly

Warren, Rhode Island, United States | INDIE

Warren, Rhode Island, United States | INDIE
Duo Folk Acoustic

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"Providence Performing Arts Center"

... how wonderful your performance at Providence Performing Arts Center was this morning. You really connected with the students, the ushers, and the PPAC staff members. The musical, dance, historical, and educational aspects of your program were so well interwoven and entertaining! You all are absolutely delightful ... and your combined talents are awe-inspiring ... it was one of the best Arts Showcase programs we've presented, and we will be anxious to have the Atwater-Donnelly Band back again! -- Cynthia Goldsmith, Executive Assistant & Community Outreach Coordinator, Providence Performing Arts Center - Cynthia Goldsmith


"Vantage Press"

To those who...deny the human spirit, I give you these chroniclers of its joys and sorrows, light and dark, hope and despair and say that they have but liberated what is in us all. Their dancing notes say, 'Here it is! Humanity's real self. Look! Isn't it wondrous? -- From "The Folk Singers" by Philip R. Pearson, Jr. in his book Poetry is to be Consumed, Vantage Press, New York - Philip R. Pearson


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Still working on that hot first release.

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The highly acclaimed husband-wife duo, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes, and original works. Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous and unusual harmonies and play guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons, limberjacks, and other surprises including Appalachian clog dancing, French Canadian footwork, and American Tap.

Their performance is appealing to all ages, and with humor, audience participation, and a relaxed stage presence, Aubrey and Elwood explain song origins to create a deeper understanding of the music and its cultural history. And, because they have such an extensive repertoire, special programs and workshops can be tailored for festivals, schools, colleges, libraries, women's history, and holidays.

Aubrey and Elwood are often joined by a third member, Cathy Clasper-Torch.
Cathy adds a deeply rich third dimension with fiddle, cello and vocals and, since 2003, the Atwater-Donnelly Trio has become extremely popular in Southern New England.

In the award-winning Atwater-Donnelly Band, joining Aubrey, Elwood and Cathy is Kevin Doyle, a U.S. Champion Irish step and master American tap dancer. Kevin has been entertaining audiences for over 35 years with his traditional style of "close to the ground" rhythms and intricate foot work. He often blends American tap with traditional Irish steps, which makes his style of dance that much more unique. He and Aubrey have created thrilling dance routines, blending Irish, clogging, and tap steps, receiving standing ovations for their intricate and highly percussive performances. Watch also for Kevin and Elwood to perform tap routines, as well as for all three to dance together.

Occasionally, the musicians who helped with Jerimoth Hill's The Halfway Ground CD, The Weaver's Bonny CD, and Each Other's Story CD, join Aubrey and Elwood for a full old-time string band sound.

John & Heidi Cerrigione are an acoustic duo from Ellington, CT who bring bass, autoharp, hammered dulcimer and vocals to the Atwater~Donnelly Band.

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