THE HUCKLEBERRY BROTHERS

TOP (L to R) Bryant Henderson - tinwhistle, harmonica, Anglo concertina, bones & vocals;  Curtis Cole -- mandolin, harmonica, & vocals;  Mike Parker - fiddle & guitar;  Edwin P Little, Jr - banjo & vocals
BOTTOM (L to R) Marsha Harris -- fiddle, lap & bowed dulcimers, & dance caller;  Kendall Smith -- guitar & vocals. Ann Ortiz - fiddle, banjo, & vocals;  Bryan Craddock - tinwhistle, bohdran, tamborine, clogging, & dance caller. Troy Parker - fiddle, banjo & vocals; 

      Headquartered in the rural coastal plains of eastern North Carolina, the Huckleberry Brothers band was formed to explore our interest in the traditional and popular music of mid-19th century America after meeting as American Civil War reenactors.

      The Huckleberries' instruments include 5-string banjo, fiddle, guitar, accordian, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonicas, bones, and tambourine. Our goal is to research and perform the minstrel and old time styles of music in a way that is faithful to the original form. The music is composed of songs, ballads, and fiddle tunes from the 1700’s through 1865.

      We can be seen performing at reenactments, living history presentations, period dances, and other events. The Huckleberry Brothers will be found entertaining and educating the public throughout the day as well as playing for the participants at a dance or around the campfire. The music on our CD represents some of our favorites songs and tunes and is what you would hear should our paths cross.

Videos online:  "De Boatman Dance"      145th Anniversary Battle of Fort Fisher... January 16, 2010 - "Dixie"

Videos online of Troy Parker fiddling...
Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine     Fisher's Hornpipe     Hangman's Reel     Mississippi Sawyer     Soldier's Joy     Yellow Rose of Texas

For information and bookings contact
Bryant Henderson at 202 Towne Ridge Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 259-9961 or wbhenderson@hotmail.com


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