Born in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, award winning fiddler Mark Campbell has spent decades traveling throughout Virginia and neighboring states, learning directly from traditional old time musicians and collecting the fiddle tunes, songs, and stories that have been passed from generation to generation. 

For this special program, Mark Campbell and Friends will present fiddle tunes, ballads, and old-time string band music from Virginia and the surrounding region. The concert will feature treasured family songs, lively dance tunes, and even a few musical reflections on the joys (and occasional challenges) of marital bliss! Joining Mark are his daughter, singer Mauren Campbell, guitarist George Frick, and banjoist Bruce Blizard, bringing together a warm and wonderful celebration of one of America's richest musical traditions.

Magdalena Ensemble is a self-directed collective of early, new, and folk music specialists based on the US east coast. Through immersive storytelling and fine musicianship, Magdalena makes period music both accessible and enjoyable. Their Celtic program: Óró Mhór: Songs of Ireland and Scotland, celebrates the intersection between early music and ancient folk traditions. From heartrending ballads to raucous dances adapted from both historic manuscripts and the oral tradition, this program presents a unique sonic tapestry that delights audiences!