Touring since 1990, this husband and wife duo blends breakneck instrumentals with warm harmony vocals, to weave a vibrant experience of texture and fun!
Curiously untamed… they simply don’t fit the expected Celtic mold. Tight harmonies give traditional songs a modern feel and original compositions are given an ancient twist.
A national award for instrumentals as well as International awards for song writing, guarantee a quality of purpose in the music.
All of the duo's recordings were done with the intent that a listener would get the same musical experience as in a Willson & McKee concert. No over production, tasteful arrangements, solid musicianship, and a connection with the music itself.
Please check the website for details on our awards, touring schedule, educational and performance programs, and how you can bring Willson & McKee to your community!
www.jigheads.com
Here is a brief rundown of the songs for those who like details:
Mormond Braes/Johnny goes to France/Ice on the Road: A great old Scottish Song followed by two tunes on Hammer Dulcimer and Bouzouki.
Aghadoe: The winning Track…about the “thin Place” and comfort of a grave digger singing to and caring for his thin place.
Bogie’s Bonnie Belle: An interesting remake of the old Trad song, We sing the respective boy and girls parts to tell the tale.
Cavanaugh’s march to the Coffee cup/Winston and McCoy: Two tunes written by Jimmie Shulz about Mick Cavanaugh (TDB) and Willson & McKee in our next evolution….as named by Michael Marsolek an NPR host and an old friend
Long Shadows: A beautiful harp tune and vocal piece
Beautiful Man: Kimmies tribute to the hands of working men.
The Tinker’s Coin: A great Jack Hardy song about money…
Silkworm’s Flight: A visit under a tree with a Small creature..followed by a great Slip Jig penned by Kim. Our friend Pat Japenga is playing Irish Flute on the Jig.
Adders in the Heather: a Great tune performed in 3 parts on the Hammer Dulcimer. We tuned an acoustic bass and Kim played it with her Hammers for this tune.
King’s Schilling: A trad song of reality of war
Corner House/ Spootiskerry: Trad tunes done with swing accompaniment. Pat J is on this also
The Wells of Wearie: Trad song of murder and deception with a surprise ending.
Wizened Warrior: Thoughts of the conflicts faced.
When next we Meet: An ending song done with a pipe drone background and daughter Darci Adding her great vocals to the blend.
More details in the Liner notes and at our live shows….go to our website
http://www.jigheads.com
see ya down the road!!! Ken & Kim
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