Al Petteway and Amy White
Saturday, March 23rd, 2002 ~ 7:30PM
Virginia Beach Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Blvd.
$12 ~ $9 TFFM Members
Tickets call 757-626-FOLK (3655)
AL PETTEWAY & AMY WHITE perform an exciting blend of contemporary, Celtic-influenced, original and traditional instrumental music on acoustic guitars, mandolin, piano, Irish bouzouki, a bit of vocals and world percussion. During their live shows, this husband and wife team captures the hearts of their audiences with colorful stories about the places and events that have inspired their music.
Al & Amy first began performing and recording together as a duo in 1995 and proceeded to win the 1995 Washington Area Music Association Award (WAMMIE) for "Best New Artist." Since then, they have become one of the most respected acts in the acoustic music scene. They were awarded the 1996,1997,1998,1999 & 2000 WAMMIEs for Best New Age Group and the 1998 &1999 WAMMIES for Best Irish/Celtic Group. They were also Artists in Residence at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.
Al & Amy have recorded an impressive collection of award-winning original and traditional music as individuals and as a duo. Racing Hearts, their first formal duo recording, won the 2000 WAMMIE for best New Age Recording and their second duo recording Gratitude won the 2001 "Indie" award in the Acoustic Instrumental category from the Association for Independent Music. Both Amy and Al have received Individual Artist Awards from the Maryland State Arts Council for Instrumental Performance and Composition.
"Al Petteway and Amy White are not only really
and truly in love with each other - an energy that ricochets between them
during their performances - they're also in love
with creating their caffeinated, jazz-spiked acoustic brew."
- - THE WASHINGTON CITY PAPER
"the duo weave(s) a sonorous and often sensual spell which is impossible to shake off. Technically confident and melodically assured a musical odyssey worth investigating." - - FOLK ROOTS MAGAZINE
"Al and Amy enrapture audiences with elegant musicianship.
Their rich melodies and intricately textured arrangements evoke magic and
mystery." - - Garth Ross, KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE