Biography
Avon Faire is New York City’s fun, female vocal harmony group, reimagining traditional Celtic folk songs, medieval story ballads, rousing pub tunes, romantic classics and sea shanties from Ireland and the British Isles! Featuring Kath Green and Andriette Redmann, along with singer/recorderist Anna Marie Spallina, dancer/harpist Dawn Daniels, singer/bass and multi-instrumentalist Emma Steen and percussionist John Rokosny.
Avon Faire is getting ready to release their third studio album, 'The Field and the Flower', with a release date sometime later in 2026. Past recordings include 2 CDs - debut album 'Riddles and Love Songs' and 2022 release 'Tales of Love and Adventure' - as well as the Sephardic Lullaby 'Durme, Durme', which is featured on the soundtrack to the Emmy Award winning film "They Survived Together", and the hauntingly beautiful 'Wiegala', featured in newly released film 'The Kid Officer'. Most are available for purchase, along with t- shirts and other goodies, here: AVON FAIRE SHOP
'Tales of Love and Adventure' also features special guests Cáit O’Riordan of The Pogues, Cillian Vallely of Lúnasa, noted cellist Jane Scarpantoni and violinist Matthew Christian.
Three videos have been released as well!! Sea shanties 'Leave Her Johnny' and 'South Australia' featuring Cáit O'Riordan, and 'The Jolly Beggar' featuring dancers Dawn Daniels and Niall O'Leary!! You can view them now on our 'NEWS' page here: AF NEWS & REVIEWS
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Starting off 2026, Avon Faire have been busy in the studio working on their 3rd full-length album, which will feature several guests,
including famed Irish dancer Niall O'Leary on accordion and spoons, and percussionist extraordinaire Hearn Gadbois. Check back here for more info!!
For live shows the band continue to schedule new and recurring events after a very busy 2025. Check our SHOWS page for upcoming dates near you!
"Enchanting", says Tim Carroll / FolkWords UK, "Listening to these perfectly balanced voices adds an entrancing level of attraction. If hitting ‘replay’ is any judge, then it certainly makes its mark".
"Lovely stuff", says Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention.
Avon Faire performs in concert, folk and art venues, historic festivals and special events, sharing their magical vocal blend and songs with love.