“Many are called, but few are chosen… Foghorn Stringband proves once again that they are still the Chosen Ones when it comes to down-home, footstomping, ass-kickin’ old time music.”
–Stuart Mason, FiddleFreak
Straight from Celtic Connections, the welcome return from Pacific Northwest of the top US Stringband performing down-home, foot stomping lively music from Old Time Appalachian, Cajun, Bluegrass and Country. Unmissable.
Foghorn Stringband is the present day shining gold standard for American stringband music. With eight albums, thousands of shows and over a decade of touring under their belts, it’s no surprise they have two entirely new generations of old-time musicians following their lead. Through all of this, they’ve never let the music grow cold; instead they’ve been steadily proving that American Roots music is a never-ending well of inspiration.
Today Foghorn Stringband features the intertwining harmonies of founding members, Stephen “Sammy” Lind and Caleb Klauder along with powerhouse vocalists, Reeb Willms and Nadine Landry, all of whom bring a wealth of songs, instruments and traditions making them festival favourites from coast to coast and around the globe. On Stage they gather around one microphone, balancing their music on the fly, and playing with an intense, fiery abandon.
To Foghorn, this music is as relevant today as it was a century ago. They see themselves not as revivalists, but as curators and ardent fans, and their music is a celebration of these roots. From their origins in Portland Oregon’s vibrant underground roots music scene in the late 90s and early 00s, Foghorn have spread the old-time string band gospel all over the world. Along the way they’ve brought in influences and inspirations from many travels and late-night jam sessions. Old-time square dance tunes now rub shoulders with Cajun waltzes, vintage honky-tonk songs and pre-bluegrass picking. This is the kind of bubbling musical brew which first intoxicated the American mainstream back in the day. They’re obsessed, and that obsession rings true with every note they play and every song they sing. You’ll see. There’s Foghorn…and there’s everybody else.
This event will be mixed SEATED and STANDING to allow for some dancing. Anyone with accessibility concerns is welcomed to call the venue to discuss.
