Artist description Traditional fiddle music from Ireland, Quebec, Appalachia, and France, with rock, jazz, latin, afro-pop influences.

Music Style Interplanetary fiddle music

Artist History Formed in 1982, the Hillbillies took the West Coast contradance scene by storm, and have been touring the country ever since, appearing at music and dance festivals, and giving workshops in dance music, French country dancing, world choral music, body rhythm, and world beat ensemble music.

Group Members Ray Bierl: fiddle, vocals ... Kevin Carr: fiddle, bagpipes, banjo, accordion, vocals ... Paul Kotapish: mandolin, guitar, percussion ... Daniel Steinberg: keyboards, flute, percussion

Instruments fiddle, guitar, keyboards, flute, mandolin, bagpipes, accordion, banjo

Albums Hillbillies from Mars (HFM CD-1301)

Press Reviews "This band could probably get dead people to dance!" - Roots 'n Rhythm "Instrumental dance music that playfully crosses cultures without warning." - Dirty Linen "Hot Platter! The 'Billies have a deliciously disrespectful, eclectic approach." - Elderly Instruments

Additional Info See our website for upcoming appearances around the country.

Location Palo Alto, California - USA

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