combine their areas of musical expertise and empowerment to create a dynamic and rich musical experience in the folk tradition. Their music leads the listener to be attentive and appreciative of one's place in the world, examine matters of the heart and conscience, and lend courage to take next steps on the journey. Aaron and Laura have been performing together for more than 35 years. Laura works in the field of community organizing and for more than 25 years has been focused on developing leadership for social change in Kansas and 24 other states. Aaron is a full time educator and musician. He is a founding artist with Arts Partners Wichita (a Young Audience affiliate), where he also serves as their Artist Coordinator. Aaron is also a Wolf Trap Early Childhood specialist. "Aaron and Laura's music feels like the comfort of home. Beautiful harmonies and strong vocals pull you into their musical world filled with humor, spirit, love and traditional folk. Their guitars and mandolin playing bring you the warmth of their homespun style." Kathy Forste, KC Cafe Radio.

plays "Pretty music about ugly things" and their folk rock sound and songwriting are a seamless synthesis of British and American traditional styles with indie rock.  Artists like Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler, Richard Thompson, Tom Waits, and The Waterboys are big influences.  Although many of their songs are crafted to be lighthearted and fun, they tackle serious subjects like war, poverty, and (of course) love with poetic grace and intelligence.   “Reminds me a lot of Fairport Convention [...] The playing and craft are exquisite.“ ~Jon Worley, Aid & Abet April 2011.

treats its audience to high energy entertainment featuring multiple fiddling styles, dynamic dancing, driving percussion, and strong vocals from all the Celtic nations, including America.  Presenting the music and dance of all the Celtic countries--Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Brittany, Asturies and Galicia -- emphasizes that America is not only the repository of all these cultural influences, but also the progenitor of many of its own.  Audiences are encouraged to clog along, or dance Breton line dances, and join in singing.

Conceived in 1986, has evolved into one of the top rated pan-Celtic groups in the world.  founders Barbara Tresidder Ryan (lead vocals, Celtic bouzouki, guitar and bodhrán) and Bernard Argent (wooden flute, whistles, doumbek, back-up vocals) are joined by Air Force Band veteran Jim Queen on fiddle, banjo and vocals, and Chuck Lawhorn on 6-string bass guitar, whistles and vocals.  The group has released eleven albums, the most recent of which, Silver, is their 25th anniversary celebration.