About the Atwater-Donnelly Trio

The Atwater-Donnelly Trio performs a unique and thrilling blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and percussive dance. Rhode Islanders Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, and Cathy Clasper-Torch blend gorgeous and unusual vocals and play guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, violin, cello, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons, limberjacks, and other surprises including Appalachian clog dancing and French Canadian footwork.

The performance is appealing to all ages and with a relaxed stage presence, Aubrey, Elwood, and Cathy, explain song, instrument, and dance origins to give more relevance to the material. Separately and together, these three performers have won numerous awards and produced many CDs, books, and DVDs which will be available at the performance. They have performed throughout the United States and beyond and their recordings receive international airplay.

Here are some clips from a previous performance at the Rose Garden:

No program list? That is because Aubrey, Elwood, and Cathy never quite know what numbers they will do until they appear on stage! Aubrey says, “One of my favorite parts of our creative life is crafting shows right before the watchful eyes and ears of our audiences. As we survey the crowd, talk to people, and get a feel for our surroundings, we make snap decisions, selecting what song, dance, or instrument feels just right at that moment. We hope you enjoy this exciting foray into the oral traditions of American heritage music and dance!”

Join these three on a joyous journey into the old folk traditions and enjoy the comedic chemistry of good friends. To learn more, visit www.atwater-donnelly.com