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The East Coasters - Madeline Dierauf, Richard Osban and Caulm Bell - represent the very best of a new generation of Irish American musical talent in the United States today. Hailing from North Carolina, Maryland and Massachusetts, the East Coasters will uniquely and wonderfully blend their regional styles in their tunes and songs.
Madeline Dierauf is from Western North Carolina, and began playing Irish music under the tutelage of Asheville’s Beanie O’Dell before quickly becoming immersed in Atlanta’s Irish music scene. Madeline's music has taken her to many stages, from Wilkesboro's Merlefest to IrishFest Atlanta and the Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade. Madeline's sensitive and thoughtful approach to the tunes and harmonies is a cornerstone of the band’s unique sound.
Richard Osban is a driving and dynamic guitarist based in Baltimore, Maryland. Richard cut his teeth on Irish music while living in Europe, and toured internationally with several Irish and Scottish music projects before returning to the US. Richard has performed on festival stages and been an instructor at many teaching festivals both in Europe and the US. Richard's deliberate approach to harmony reinforces and underpins the band’s groove.
Calum Bell is a multi-instrumentalist who has been performing on New England stages since the age of seven, when he started touring with the Bell Family Band. Calum can be found today playing six nights a week at venues in and around his native Boston. Calum brings a mastery far beyond his years to the Irish fiddle and flute, and he regularly tours with international Irish music and dance shows in the US and Europe. Calum's innovative approach to the music combines syncopation and creative harmonies with a deep respect for the tradition.
The Irish American Heritage Museum is delighted to welcome the East Coasters to Albany for the first time.
IAHM is grateful to sponsors of this event, the Flanagan family and ParkAlbany.