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 and percussionist John Rokosny.
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Avon Faire has recorded 2 CDs; debut album “Riddles and Love Songs”, and current 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". All 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 now 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 2024, Avon Faire have been busy in the studio, recording a single for an upcoming film soundtrack, and also working on their 3rd full-length studio album, which will feature several guests,
including newest Faire-ies Dana Protsenko and Emma Steen. Release date later this year - check back here for more info!!
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For live shows the band have had a wonderful resurgence since Covid, with a 5th tour of the UK, guest appearances at the New York and Maryland Ren Faires, a monthly concert series in NYC last year, garden shows, holiday concerts and more!! Check our SHOWS page for upcoming dates near you!
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"We are so excited to be traveling and playing on stage again, it's lovely to be able to perform live and experience that personal connection with the audience."
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"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.
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