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With a natural energetic ease, Bonnie Carol sings and plays hammered and fretted dulcimers as well as African marimba, bodhrán, folk drums and hand percussion. A performance is likely to encompass traditional music from North and South America, the British Isles, Caribbean rhythms, and even Tex-Mex tunes, all fitting together in that exuberant whole we call World Music. In addition to her solo concerts, Bonnie can be found playing in a Celtic ensemble, and a contra and square dance band. More about each of these ensembles below. Bonnie's music has filled concert halls from New York to Nicaragua for four decades. She is an international ambassador for peace in the most artistic sense, a visionary from the high country of Colorado. She has an arresting natural charm, extraordinary talent and energy, acres of instruments and mountains of talent. |
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Bonnie possesses professional credentials that are some of the most complete in the industry. She has produced, recorded, and distributed half a dozen recordings of her music, on which she plays the majority of the instruments and is currently working on another CD. She put her knowledge of traditional music, dulcimers, and African marimbas into the dozen books she has authored. Most of the dulcimer contests across the nation have seen Bonnie win or place. See for yourself - attend a performance or arrange for her or one of her bands to play at your event.
WHAT THE CRITICS
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"...Soulful acoustic music..." The Colorado Daily, Boulder, CO "...Bonnie
Carol is one of America's most recognized performers..." John Lehndroff,
The Daily Camera, Boulder, CO |
"...Not
even the great poets have been able to capture the dulcimer in
words, especially when it's played by a master such as Bonnie
Carol..." Tri-Town News, Sidney, NY "...Bonnie is one of the most dynamic and entertaining performers in the acoustic music field today..." Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities Newsletter, Denver, CO |
HOW TO ARRANGE FOR BONNIE CAROL TO PLAY AT AN EVENT
Bonnie's decades-long association with the stellar musicians of the Colorado acoustic music scene allows her to put together the perfect, individually tailored, solo or ensemble presentation. Get in touch and let's see what can be dreamed up to fit your event and budget. Call (303) 258-7763 or E-mail.
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SQUARE AND
CONTRA DANCES Kate Kerr on fiddle Here's what we really are like, but there is also a photo of us if you prefer that incarnation. |
CONCERTS AND FESTIVALS “We loved the Spring Fling Rendezvous in Oregon last weekend, due in large part to your contributions. We’re voting for your return - may even try to stuff the ballot box!” Festival attendee, Shan Burchell “I’m so glad I got to know you at last week’s Bayou Festival. You are such a positive person. That’s great energy that radiates … you are a real musician in every sense of the word: talent, personality, generous with sharing the stage, confidence and grace. You were a big part of why the festival seemed to work so well. “ Denise Guillory, co-organizer of Bayou Festival in Louisiana. “Again and again, THANKS, MERCI, DANKE, ¡GRACIAS! You have been Colorado’s soul of dulcimer for so long, I’m honored now to be part of this state and tradition. “ Steve Eulberg, Colorado State Dulcimer Festival organizer. |
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©Bonnie Carol 2015 * Bonnie@BonnieCarol.com * www.BonnieCarol.com * 15 Sherwood Road * Nederland, Colorado 80466 * 303.258.7763