WILLSON & MCKEE: Passed by Here

Willson & McKee

Passed by Here

© 2002 Willson & McKee

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Exciting and uplifting Acoustic Celtic and Folk music, traditional to original with two voices, hammer and mtn dulcimer, guitar, bouzouki and harp from the 2002 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion.

tracks

1 Are Ye Sleeping Maggie/O'Neils
2 Keota Bell
3 Away
4 Witch of the Westmereland
5 Rise Up, Rise Up
6 Naked Highwayman
7 Sherman's Jig/Ken's Way
8 Twa Corbies/The Orphan
9 Mouse in the Cupboard/Fr Kelly
10 Dismal River
11 Night Minstrel
12 Tortilla Flats
13 Ojos
14 Passed by Here
15 Night Visitor
16 The Zipper

notes

“ Singers and multi-instrumentalists Willson & McKee combine smooth harmony vocals, luscious hammered and Appalachian dulcimer, bouzouki, harp, and guitars to create one of the better duo albums I’ve heard!”
Tom Nelligan-Dirty Linen, Apr/May 2002

Willson & McKee are: two voices, guitars, hammer dulcimer, celtic harp, mountain dulcimer, bodhran, bouzouki, accordion, banjo, and lots and lots of FUN!!

Kim McKee: 2002 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion
2003 Milwaukee Irish Fest/Walton's of Dublin, Songwriting Awards: 1st AND 2nd Place
2005 Milwaukee Irish Fest/Walton's of Dublin, Songwriting Awards: 2nd Place


Description:
Touring since 1990, this husband and wife duo blend breakneck instrumentals with warm harmony vocals, to weave a vibrant experience of texture and fun!
Traditional Scottish ballads, blood-pumping Irish dance tunes, songs about Mexican food... a surprise in every track! Ken and Kim invite listeners to share a unique place...

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.

A few things Willson & McKee have been involved with:

FarWest, Folk Alliance Regional Showcase artists
2005 Milwaukee Irish Fest, 2nd place song award
2003 Milwaukee Irish Fest, 1st and 2nd place song award
2002 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion
North West Booking Conference: showcase artists
Montana Performing Arts Consortium: 5
Montana Performing Art Consortium: Presenters
Wyoming Arts Alliance: 2
Montana Folk Arts Grant Recipient
Arts Beyond Boundaries, 5 state conference: 2
Montana Artists in Schools/Communities Roster
North Dakota Touring Arts Roster
North Dakota Artists in the Schools Roster
South Dakota Touring Arts Roster
South Dakota Artist in Education Roster
Kennedy Center Artists as Educators Program
Flathead Music Festival/Glacier Orchestra and Chorale, pilot program
North Dakota Special Programs Grant
Genesis Arts Conference, University of Montana: presenters
North Dakota Teachers Continuing Ed: presenters
Nevada Teachers Continuing Ed: presenters
WESTAF grant funded artists

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  • Passed By Here
    author: Frances Wade

    This CD is delightful as all of their music is. Not quite as good as sitting there in person, but the next best thing.

  • Hauntingly addictive. Charmingly genuine. Acoustically masterful.
    author: Frank Saubers

    The only thing wrong with this CD is that it is too short! You'll want to play it over and over. A note of caution: DANGEROUS DULCIMER ADDICTION can occur upon repeated listenings. One of the most refreshingly entertaining CD's in my massive collection. "Night visitor" is a masterpiece on the harp and Kim nails it. "Twa corbys" gives road kill new meaning and I pass by roadside crows differently now. When listening to Ken's vocals, you can close your eyes and "poof" you're in your favorite pub... Ah, Willson & McKee & a Guiness. No wonder their songs are(Inter)national champions! A must have CD.

  • we love the song "Passed by here"

    My children love this CD. We have to play it all the time in the car. Every time the song "Passed by here" comes on, we all have to sing along.

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