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At Maguire's Irish Pub, Pensacola, FL, 1978


  • Vardell Scholar / St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg, NC

  • 34 Years Professional Touring / Solo Concert Performer

  • Multi-instrumentalist / Hammered Dulcimer, Concertina, Guitar, Banjo, Appalachian Dulcimer, Bowed Psaltery, Penny Whistle

  • Touring in the Following States:
      North Carolina
    Arkansas
    Kentucky
    New Hampshire
    Connecticut
    South Carolina
    Tennessee
    Massachusetts
    Maine
    Mississippi
    Georgia
    Virginia
    Rhode Island
    Florida
    Pennsylvania
    Alabama
    Ohio
    Indiana
    New York
    Texas
    Maryland
    Michigan

  • Selected Venues:
      The Kennedy Center
    The Peace Center
    NC Museum of Art
    Richmond Children's Museum
    Piccolo Spoleto
    The National Theater
    The JFK Library
    Spirit Square
    Duke University
    Merlefest

  • 2005 Established "Silver Trout Arts" with wife Susana Abell - NC Teaching / Performing Artist

  • Listed Artist / North Carolina Touring Program Since 1991

  • Listed Artist / Wake County, Fayetteville, South Carolina Arts Council, Kentucky Center for the Arts & NW Virginia Arts-In-Education Rosters

  • "Parent's Choice" Gold Award and NAPPA Gold Award for Best Children's Recordings 2005 for "Little Red Wagon"

  • "Parent's Choice" Award for Best Children's Recordings 1999 for "Stories To Grow On"

  • "Parent's Choice" Gold Award for Best Children's Recordings 1992 for "Play All Day"

  • American Library Association "Notable Children's Recording Award" 1990 for "The Farmer's Market"

  • Featured Artist / North Carolina Public Television / One-hour special program: "Timmy and Friends: A Folksingin' Celebration"

  • Recipient "Emerging Artist Grant" 1989 / North Carolina Arts Council

  • Published Folk Music in the Classroom / A Comprehensive Teacher Curriculum Guide

  • Recipient "Banjo Champion" / Mountain Dance & Folk Festival, Asheville, NC

  • Teacher Workshops / Completed Kennedy Center Artists as Educators Seminar 1996

  • Member ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Artists and Producers)

  • Member NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences)

  • Member NSA (National Storytelling Association)


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