![]() The Atlanta Mandolin Society is proud to have revived the mandolin orchestra in Atlanta. AMS has been organized to perpetuate knowledge and appreciation of music written for the mandolin and related instruments. Spotify (Lonesome Redwing band): Kathy’s Spotify: ATLANTA MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA The Atlanta Mandolin Orchestra is the performing unit of the Atlanta Mandolin Society, Inc., established in 1994. Lonesome Redwing has opened for many legendary performers, including Tony Rice, Peter Rowan, Claire Lynch, Patty Loveless, and the Steep Canyon Rangers. Russell and Ellen are also natives of Georgia, and are multi-instrumentalist as well as songwriters. Lonesome Redwing features bluegrass and old-time fiddle classics, as well as fresh original material. This performance will feature many of her original tunes, as well as a few favorites performed with her band, Lonesome Redwing, (Kathy Reed, Russell Weeks, and Ellen Rapier). Her musical range and influences reflect her Southern roots as well as her classical training and education. She is a singer and songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. KATHY REED & LONESOME REDWING Kathy Reed is a native of Georgia and has deep roots in East Tennessee. Please be generous!) Masks and COVID vaccination are encouraged. ![]() All proceeds beyond our rent go to the performers. In the past few years Michael has devoted most of his playing time to the Jump City Orchestra, ( Philadelphia’s hottest jazz ensemble, performing at some of the area’s venerable clubs, including Chris’s Jazz Café, and at private functions in most of the area’s best hotels and other venues.Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music presents Kathy Reed & Lonesome Redwing and The Atlanta Mandolin Orchestra Appearing at June 17 FIDDLER’S GREEN Monthly Coffeehouse Concert Show begins at 7:00 pm First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta 470 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 378-5570 General Admission: $10, AAFFM and First E. Michael has also performed at some of the areas renowned theatres, including, the Society Playhouse and Act II Playhouse. In that time he has performed with numerous different area ensembles, including, The Warminster Symphony Orchestra, Bryn Athyn Orchestra, Bucks County Symphony, Eve Short Penthouse Trio, Jon Lewis Orchestra, and, most notably, a four year run of Friday nights in the Swann Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel with Karen Wilhelm and the Standard Time Trio. He also was a member of the Penn State Symphony and numerous other groups and ensembles.Īfter leaving Penn State Michael began his career playing professionally in the Philadelphia area. While at Penn State Michael studied under renowned jazz educator Dan Yoder and played in the University’s nationally known big band, Centre Dimensions. Over the years, he added several instruments to his repertoire, including, upright and electric bass, drums, bass clarinet and trumpet, before finally choosing to focus his studies on the upright and electric bass at Penn State University. Michael began his career in music at age 5 when his father Ed, (yes, the same Ed Etkins who is a member of the Alan Segal Quartet), started him out on the Eflat clarinet. A Jazz Sanctuary Quintet – Main Line Unitarian Church. ![]() The Big Event – Entertainment Experience.Mary’s Episcopal Church – Hamilton Village ![]() Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey.Memorial Presbyterian Church of Wenonah.Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church – Drexel Hill.Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church – Morrisville.First United Methodist Church of Perkasie.First Presbyterian Church of West Chester.Church of the Good Samaritan – fair days.The Jazz Sanctuary at an Anniversary Party – 2023. ![]()
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