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Willson and McKee
are...Two Voices with Hammer Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer, Guitars,
Irish Bouzouki, Bodhran, Celtic Harp, Accordion, Dance, Stories,
and... FUN!
This amazing duo won both 1st and 2nd place songwriting awards at the 2003 Milwaukee Irish Festival, the largest Irish Festival in he World! They were invited to perform the award winning songs on the Main Stage, as well as receiving a cash prize. Walton's Music Store in Dublin sponsored this contest, and judges were on both sides of "the pond"! Contestants entered songs from all over the world, so it was quite unique to receive the two top slots.
Blazing Celtic instrumentals, warm harmony vocals, and a lot of laughter complete the Willson and McKee experience!
"Willson and McKee both have clear sweet voices... and are accomplished and versatile musicians!...impressive and expressive!" says Dirty Linen Magazine.
Kim McKee received 15 years of classical training before turning to traditional Irish music, 25 years ago! She is the 2002 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion and moves effortlessly between her instruments. Her palate includes hammer and mountain dulcimer, folk harp, accordion, guitar and bodhran, and she never passes up an opportunity to teach a Ceili dance!
Ken Willson adds a folk flavor to their performance with his guitars (including the newest member of the family, the cardboard guitar) and Irish bouzouki. An engagin weaver of wit and tales, he can also spin a fine Ceili swing on the dance floor!
Willson and McKee have been touring professionally since 1990, performing thousands of school performances, lyceums, residencies, adult workshops, community concerts, college campuses, festivals, and just plain having fun!
A Willson and McKee concert is more than a performance. Its a gathering of past and present...and a comfortable musical evening with friends.
Click here for printable poster (pdf format)
Click here for printable poster (pdf format)
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