Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Whorled

Described in Local Spins as “a road trip for the ears,” transports their audience around the globe as they fuse together various genres of world folk. Audiences find themselves on a journey of musical discovery, whether it be jazz-infused Celtic, Ukrainian dance rhythms, flamenco or a dimly lit 1920s French cafe.

Whorled's arrangements and musical chops capture a fresh perspective that has sparked in their fans a new found enthusiasm of world folk.

Whorled started as a band in the fall of 2019, when guitarist Thom Jayne, fiddler Keala Venema and accordionist Mariko Venema met at a Celtic session. The magic was immediate, and they set about creating their own experimental fusion style. When the pandemic closed musical venues, Whorled used this time to create their signature brand of improvisational folk melodies melded into surprising combinations. As 2022 opened up, Whorled quickly gained critical acclaim in West Michigan’s music scene and has released their debut album, Reimagined, in August 2023.

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