Celtic Traditions with Kinnfolk

Kinnfolk presents Star Above the Mountain, an evocative musical journey tracing the roots of Celtic tradition as it crossed the Atlantic and took hold in the Appalachian Mountains. Blending original compositions with centuries-old ballads and dance tunes, the program explores the enduring connections between Irish, Scottish, and Appalachian musical traditions—stories of migration, resilience, faith, family, and the deep bond between people and the land.
With soaring vocals, rich harmonies, and masterful instrumental artistry, Kinnfolk creates an intimate and stirring concert experience. Julie Kinn brings expressive vocals along with the rhythmic pulse of the bodhrán and the haunting sound of the Irish whistle. Josh Kinn adds warm vocals, guitar, and octave mandolin, weaving together folk traditions with contemporary sensibility. Fiddler Katherine Wiley completes the ensemble with spirited playing that captures both the fire of Celtic dance music and the soulful lyricism of Appalachian fiddling.
From lively reels and jigs to reflective songs of longing and homecoming, Star Above the Mountain celebrates the cultural threads that connect generations and continents. Audiences will be transported through landscapes both rugged and lyrical, discovering the timeless spirit of music carried from the Celtic world into the heart of Appalachia.
Julie Kinn, vocals, bodhrán, Irish whistle; Josh Kinn, vocals, guitar, octave mandolin; Katherine Wiley, fiddle.