Artist description Anthea Lawrence (lead vocalist on Slainte's hit Star of the County Down) fiddles and sings with Slainte, as well as performing as a duo with her husband, Lawson Dunbeck. Her high-energy Irish fiddle and sweet voice is showcased on her CD Fiddlehead.

Music Style Fiery Irish fiddle and sweetly-sung traditional ballads

Musical Influences Sandy Denny, Eileen Ivers, Martin Hayes

Similar Artists Connie Dover, Martin Hayes

Artist History Anthea has been playing and singing since her childhood, wisely defecting from classical violin over 9 years ago to devote time and love to the Celtic tradition. Her husband Lawson backs her up on guitar (and recently banjo!) with skill and subtlety. New songs and tunes are in the works, with a new song scheduled to be released on Mp3 every month, beginning in June!

Group Members Anthea Lawrence - fiddle, vocals Lawson Dumbeck - GuitarZak Borden - Mandolin Casey Neill - Guitar

Instruments Fiddle, guitar, mandolin, vocals

Albums Anthea Lawrence - Fiddlehead, Slainte - Cup of Tea, Slainte , The Casey Neill Trio - Skree, The Wailing Strangers-Flying to Blue

Press Reviews "One of the rising stars of Northwest Irish Music." -Victory Review "An intimate, authenic sound."-Jackson Hole Guide "She has a sweet tone and flawless intonation... On the slow airs she plays with a meditative concentration that recalls the work of fiddler Martin Hayes." -Fiddler Magazine "You're bound to appreciate Anthea Lawrence's CD... she tackles both Irish and American folk music, revealing both her enthusiasm and her grasp of the music on every track... Her singing is clear, pretty, and confident.." -Dirty Linen Magazine

Location Olympia, WA - USA

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