Ayreheart

Baltimore, MD Classical / NeoFolk / Bluegrass / Jazz

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Members: Ronn McFarlane ~ Lutes, Vocals ♮Brian Kay ~ Vocals, Lutes, Mandolin♮ ♮Mattias Rucht ~ Percussion♮♮Willard Morris ~ Bass, Violin, Mandolin, Colascione

Sounds Like: Ronn McFarlane, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Loreena McKennitt, Nickel Creek, Mark O'Connor

Label: Sono Luminus (formerly Dorian)

Bio: Modern music for a timless instrument, original songs and instrumentals written and performed by lutenist Ronn McFarlane and Ayreheart
Ayreheart was conceived by premier lutenist Ronn McFarlane, who is dedicated to expanding the musical spectrum for the lute in the modern era. Cross-pollenating o... See Full Bio

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Recent Blogs

Colascione in Ayreheart
Sep 8, 2012
Ayreheart takes the new colascione for a test drive. Finally we have the much an... [more]

Oregon Public Broadcasting
Mar 31, 2012
Interview with Ronn McFarlane explaining how he got started on the lute and his ... [more]

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“Interview with Ronn McFarlane explaining how he got started on the lute and his contribution to expand the repertoire for the instrument in the modern era”

— Oregon Public Broadcasting

“SHOWTIME TV SERIES WILL USE RONN MCFARLANE TRACKS: "The Borgias" depicting the powerful 16th century Italian family, has licensed two tracks from Ronn McFarlane's discography: "Catena d'Amore" by Cesare Negri from the Between Two Hearts CD, and "Passacaglia" by Alessandro Piccinni from The Renaissance Lute CD for the premier episode of its second season. The new season premiers on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 10 PM ET/PT.”

— SonoLuminus

“In the new Anne Rice book, Of Love and Evil, the main character in that book is a Renaissance lute player named Toby O'Dare. At the end of the book, in the Author's Note, she writes: "With regard to the Renaissance lute, I listened to a good deal of music while writing this book, but was singularly inspired by a compact disc called The Renaissance Lute by Ronn McFarlane. Let me recommend to the listener selection No. 7, entitled only 'Pessemeze'. This piece of music proved particularly haunting, and I imagine my hero, Toby, playing it during his concluding hours in Renaissance Italy."”

— Of Love and Evil

“Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) presents the Wammies 2011. Ayreheart’s Ronn McFarlane was recognized at the 25th Annual Wammy Awards. The Wammie winner for Best Classical Recording is Blame Not My Lute on the Dorian Sono Luminus label which features Ronn McFarlane on lute and Robert Aubry Davis delivering the spoken word. This program of Elizabethan lute music and poetry is one that Ronn and Robert have performed together live for many years prior to the recording. As you may know, Robert Aubry Davis is the well-known producer and host of Millennium of Music, heard weekly on public radio stations nationwide. He is a frequent lecturer and commentator for arts institutions throughout Washington D.C. and hosts the weekly arts discussion program Around Town for WETA TV in the nation’s capital. The Washington Area Music Awards recognizes significant career achievements by area musicians. Nominations and balloting come from the WAMA members.”

— WAMA, Washington Area Music Association

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Sat
Jul 27

One World Coffeehouse
Columbia, MD, US | 8:00pm
One World Coffeehouse
Columbia, MD, US
Sat Jul 27 8:00pm
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Aug 4

Columbia Lakefront Fest…
Columbia, MD, US | 8:00pm
Columbia Lakefront Festival
Columbia, MD, US
Sun Aug 04 8:00pm
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Free outdoor concert, no tickets or reservations required. Plenty of free parking. Restaurants within walking distance.

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Lisa Michiko Kato
What thrill to find Ayreheart! Classical, jazz, neo-folk, and bluegrass (some of my all time favorite styles of music) - great combination played with genuine musicianship ...
Curtis Ray Smith
Wow! Absolutely beautiful, melodic, well produced music! What a thrill to discover. They're all gorgeous, but "Uncharted Waters" is stunning.
David Flow
nice sound and fantastic style! keep up the amazing tunes all the best
Ayreheart
Ayreheart takes the new colascione for a test drive. Finally we have the much anticipated instrument in our line up and have been rehearsing an all-acoustic concert program. ...
Bernie Landry
Really love "Taste of Lightning" Great vocal and tight group. Very cool! Much success
TERUKO
Hello there, nice to meet you all... I feel as if I have just attended a private concert! Very well done! All the best from your new fan in Canada, Teruko

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Q: Lute is not as commonly played these days compared to some other instruments. What led you to get involved with the instrument?

A: The inspiration came from studying Renaissance and Baroque music in which the scores made more sense on lute and fit so much better than on classical guitar. Also the sonority is uniquely appealing. But since we are living in the modern era, we have much love for the music forms of our time. This is what lead to the creation of Ayreheart.

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