The Lowlander Highlanders

The Lowlander Highlanders

Fiddle and Drum Music from the Northern Appalachians

Driving and precise, the fiddle music of the Northern Appalachian Mountains has strong roots in the Celtic music of the Scots and the Irish. The ornamentation is specific and traditional. The music was made for the country dances of the northern climes.

Originally from upstate New York and now a longtime resident of Pennsylvania, fiddler, Beverley Conrad, celebrates her northern roots with the music of the Lowlander Highlanders. Adding the rhythm of the Bodrhan drum and other percussion instruments, Luke Glick, completes the sound of the northern beat.

Beverley and Luke, perform a variety of historical music from the northern Appalachian mountains. Many of the old time tunes that are now a part of the culture of the region were brought here by the Scots and the Irish as they settled the area. They are the dance tunes, the songs played by the fiddler at contra dances and square dances. Whether it be a jig, a reel, a waltz, or a polka the music is spirited and is meant for dancing and toe tapping.

Performing on fiddle for over forty years, Beverley specializes in preserving these old tunes many of which were taught her by the old-timers, the fiddlers from this region who are now leaving us but leaving their music behind to be picked up and carried on. Luke accompanies Beverley on Bodrhan, djembe, handmade log drums, bones, jaw harp, spoons, fiddlesticks and other percussion instruments.

Performances can be tailored to fit your needs. Beverley and Luke have over 500 tunes at their fingertips spanning three centuries and different eras—French Indian War, Colonial, Civil War and Victorian. Celtic tunes from Scotland and Ireland such as Hills of Glenorchy, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Shebeg Shemore, Loch Lomond and Rosin the Beau are a part of their old world repertoire. Old time tunes born on this side of the pond such as Oh, Susanna, Turkey in the Straw, Redwing, Soldier’s Joy and Liberty are a part of their Americana repertoire. As keepers of the music, they share historical facts, stories, legends and tidbits of information about the tunes they play. Beverley and Luke enjoy dressing for the occasion and outfit themselves according to event, era and the weather!

Why do we call ourselves The Lowlander Highlanders? Easy. Luke lives in a hollow. Beverley lives in a swamp. And we like the music of the Highlands (as well as the swamps and the hollows.)

Fiddle, Bodhran and a homemade log drum.

Hear what we sound like!

Good ol' downhome country music can be heard online at

WQSU 88.9 FM Saturday mornings 8:30 - 12 noon Dave Pearce's

Dave Pearce's Pure as Stone Country Music Jamboree

And a Classic Playlist

Christy's Old Time Music Show WQSU - Saturday Night 9 till midnight

~Ya'll come back now!

For listings for other Central PA musicians visit

www.theonemag.com

Art and Enterainment Magazine for Central Pa. serving 20 counties and supporting

The Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund for Domestic Violence and Eating Disorders

Learn all about the Fiddle at Bev's official Fiddlerwoman website.

Fiddle tabs, legends, lore and helpful tips on how to play the fiddle.

Questions answered through email and snail mail.


	The Lowlander Highlanders Fiddle and Drum Music from the Northern Appalachians Live Performances Driving and precise, the fiddle music of the Northern Appalachian Mountains has strong roots in the Celtic music of the Scots and the Irish. The ornamentation is specific and traditional. The music was made for the country dances of the northern climes. Originally from upstate New York and now a longtime resident of Pennsylvania, fiddler, Beverley Conrad, celebrates her northern roots with the music of the Lowlander Highlanders. Adding the rhythm of the Bodrhan drum and other percussion instruments, Luke Glick, completes the sound of the northern beat. Beverley and Luke, perform a variety of historical music from the northern Appalachian mountains. Many of the old time tunes that are now a part of the culture of the region were brought here by the Scots and the Irish as they settled the area. They are the dance tunes, the songs played by the fiddler at contra dances and square dances. Whether it be a jig, a reel, a waltz, or a polka the music is spirited and is meant for dancing and toe tapping. Performing on fiddle for over forty years, Beverley specializes in preserving these old tunes many of which were taught her by the old-timers, the fiddlers from this region who are now leaving us but leaving their music behind to be picked up and carried on. Luke accompanies Beverley on Bodrhan, djembe, handmade log drums, bones, jaw harp, spoons, fiddlesticks and other percussion instruments. Performances can be tailored to fit your needs. Beverley and Luke have over 500 tunes at their fingertips spanning three centuries and different eras—French Indian War, Colonial, Civil War and Victorian. Celtic tunes from Scotland and Ireland such as Hills of Glenorchy, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Shebeg Shemore, Loch Lomond and Rosin the Beau are a part of their old world repertoire. Old time tunes born on this side of the pond such as Oh, Susanna, Turkey in the Straw, Redwing, Soldier’s Joy and Liberty are a part of their Americana repertoire. As keepers of the music, they share historical facts, stories, legends and tidbits of information about the tunes they play. Beverley and Luke enjoy dressing for the occasion and outfit themselves according to event, era and the weather! Why do we call ourselves The Lowlander Highlanders? Easy. Luke lives in a hollow. Beverley lives in a swamp. And we like the music of the Highlands (as well as the swamps and the hollows.) Fiddle, Bodhran and a homemade log drum. Hear what we sound like! Good ol' downhome country music can be heard online at WQSU 88.9 FM Saturday mornings 8:30 - 12 noon Dave Pearce's Dave Pearce's Pure as Stone Country Music Jamboree And a Classic Playlist at Christy's Old Time Music Show WQSU - Saturday Night 9 till midnight ~Ya'll come back now! For listings for other Central PA musicians visit www.theonemag.com Art and Enterainment Magazine for Central Pa. serving 20 counties and supporting The Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund for Domestic Violence and Eating Disorders Learn all about the Fiddle at Bev's official Fiddlerwoman website. Fiddle tabs, legends, lore and helpful tips on how to play the fiddle. Questions answered through email and snail mail. Strolling Musicians Fiddle and Drum \| Our Makin' Music Tent \| Strings, Rattles and Drums \| Songlist \| CD's for sale \| Live Performances \| Download The Lowlander Highlanders \| Bookings \| Thank You!