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Find out who we are!  Everybody has a story to tell...

Betsy Cummings
piano accordion, vocals, & bodhran

Betsy's influences are rooted in Celtic music as well as Appalachian and bluegrass, and extend to the folk, country, rock and blues of her youth. Betsy loves to study and learn the complexities of this rich tradition and is an avid promoter of Celtic music in Texas: she serves on the Southwest Celtic Music Association board, is a participant at the O’Flaherty Irish Music retreat, and is a long-time manager with the North Texas Irish Festival. 

Marj Troyer
mandolin, electric guitar, tenor banjo, vocals

Marj's musical journey is a culmination of changing climates, cultures and musical genres. Her heart and humor are in Ireland and Scotland but you can also hear her playing reflect influences from rock, folk, country, bluegrass and Western swing. Marj's songwriting includes fan favorites like "Doctor's Orders", "Crow's Nest", "Dame Alice" and "9000 Years".  

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Trae Hamilton
Drums, Percussion

Trae plays vintage tenor drum, Bass Drum and Field Snare. She became intrigued with Scottish drumming and played tenor drum with the award-winning North Texas Caledonian Pipe and Drum Corps. Trae's intricate rhythms bring the songs to life and evoke the Scottish heartbeat of the Hamilton clan.

 

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Jeff Christian
Guitar, Vocals

Jeff become interested in his Celtic roots, following his discovery of an ancestor who led the Manx Rebellion of 1651. Jeff is an enegetic rhythm guitar player. He has played professionally since he was 17, with dozens of bands in multiple genres. 

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