Craig & Kara Markley with Sid Omasta
In Concert: Thursday June 5, 2008 Time: 7:30pm
Where: Pumpkin Hollow, 24 Bell St., Bellville, OH 44813
Tickets: $10 Purchase at Pumpkin Hollow or from Highlands of Ohio 419-522-5058
Kara Markley Fiddles, Vocals, and Keyboards
Kara began her musical career at a very early age. She is an accomplished
vocalist and instrumentalist. In addition to fiddle,
Kara also plays flute, whistle and piano. She has studied fiddle
with renowned players Eileen Ivers of Riverdance fame, Cape
Breton’s Natalie MacMaster, Scotland’s John McCuster and Ohio
fiddling sensation, Deborah Colón. Craig and Kara’s performances
feature her expressive fiddle and unique vocal stylings in
several different languages.
“…an impressive singer with a great pedigree and a bright future ahead.”-Steve Winick-Dirty Linen
Craig Markley Keyboards, Accordions, Whistles, Guitar
Craig started playing professionally at a very young age, and has
performed various styles of music throughout his career. He sings
and plays piano, guitar, accordions, tin whistle, and bodhran, among
other weird percussion instruments. Craig is also an accomplished
composer and arranger, and was co-founder of the well-known
Celtic band, “Stark Raven”, with which he performed for over 12
years. His compositions have been featured on radio programs
throughout the world, and he has played on over 25 recordings.
“His self penned tunes are both evocative and musically sensual, and songs like
“Mother Beware” and “Our Father's Garden” display a sensitivity of touch, and
thoughtful sentiments expressed with a quiet eloquence….. highly articulate and
expertly crafted.”John O'Regan-Folk Roots
Sid Omasta-Mandolin, Acoustic Bass, Fiddle, Guitar
Born and raised in western Massachusetts, Sid received a B.A. in Geography
from Clark University. His geography degree came in handy as,
immediately thereafter, Sid began his career as a traveling musician, and
has performed non-stop in a variety of music configurations including everything
from old time string band music to jazz. Aside from his busy performing
schedule, he has also conducted a variety of workshops along with such
musicians as national hammered dulcimer champion, Mark Wade, and jazz
pianist, Bradley Sowash. Being a fine multi-instrumentalist and arranger,
Sid is in constant demand as a side musician for many local recording projects.
| Craig & Kara Markley w/ Sid Omasta posted on Wednesday May 14, 2008 |
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