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Wyndnwyre is a 4 piece ensemble that performs traditional instrumental and vocal music from the Celtic countries of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Jigs, reels, waltzes, hornpipes and slow airs all performed on traditional instruments will raise your spirits and calm your nerves. The band performs at festivals, concerts, weddings and private events throughout the Southwest. Wyndnwyre is:
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Bill Klecka on Hammered Dulcimer, Guitar, Cittern, Bozouki, Mandolin and Vocals. He has been performing Bluegrass and Celtic music in Houston for the past 30 years. He is a founding member of the Band 25 years ago and creates many of the band's arrangements. His dulcimer playing has a delicacy rarely heard on this ancient instrument. Mark Johnson on Irish Flute, Low Whistle, Tin Whistles, Guitar, Percussion (Bodhran, Dumbek, Bells) and Vocals. He been with the band since 1985. Mark's flute playing soars in a class of its own and his improvisational guitar accompaniment adds a driving force to the band's sound. Therese Honey on Celtic Harp and music history. Therese has performed at the Carolan Harp Festival in Keadue, Co. Roscommon , Ireland. She has played at the Stone Mountain Highland Games, Milwaukee Irish Festival, the Jackson, Mississippi CelticFest and North Texas Irish Festival on addition to teaching workshops around the country. Therese plays celtic dance tunes with rythmic dexterity and grace. Kristin Coyle on Fiddle. Kristin joined the band in 2011. She grew up playing classical violin and, later, viola before discovering Celtic music. Her style weaves through the meoldy in twist and turns of intrigue and a hint of spice.
Conversations (2005) Under One Sky (1999) About Tyme (1993) Out of Time (1988) Wyndnwyre (1985)
For Bookings contact us at wyndnwyre@gmail.com or call Kathy Johnson at 713-530-9187.
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Bill plays a Dusty Strings Hammered Dulcimer, Martin and Sigma Guitars, a circa 1920's Gibson Mandolin, a Bozouki and Cittern. Mark plays a Froggy Bottom guitar, Copeland 8 key flute and whistles, Cooperman Bodran and a variety of doumbeks and other spacey tinkley percussion things Therese plays a Dusty Strings folk harp and a Triplett wire strung harp |
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In Houston, Dusty Strings harps and hammered dulcimers can be purchased at Melody's Traditional Music and Harp Shoppe |
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CD's are available through Melody's Music
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