Prairie Fire drops for Charm City Junction
One of the most uniquely entertaining groups on the old time music scene is Baltimore’s Charm City Junction, a band that seamlessly incorporates Celtic folk styles into their repertoire of traditional tunes from both sides of the Atlantic. They were formed in 2014 by fiddler Patrick McAvinue, Brad Kolodner on banjo, Sean McComiskey on button […]
Snowball from Charm City Junction is a Christmas treat
Snowball is an apt image for the winter months, especially for those in the northern US and Canada, where there is generally ample snow for balling and throwing. But for Baltimoreons, the word calls up more of a summer theme. That's because snowball is what they call the distinctive hot weather treat sold all over [...] Duckpin – Charm City Junction
Sometimes when I’m overextended, I listen to new music in the background while answering emails, preparing song licenses or making dinner. Then I circle back later and give the CD my undivided attention for a few listens before I write a review. That was my plan with Duckpin, the new self-released CD from Charm City [...] Jaybird video from Charm City Junction
Charm City Junction, a Baltimore-based string band that cleverly mixes bluegrass, old time, Cajun, and Celtic fiddle music, has released a live video featuring one of the tracks from their new album, Duckpin. The quirky quartet includes fiddle, banjo, bass, and accordion, and produces a truly joyous sound that crosses both ethnic and stylistic boundaries. [...] Charm City in Civilization VI
Civilization VI, the recently-released video game from Firaxis and 2K Games, contains a special treat for fans of bluegrass and old time music. Patrick McAvinue and Brad Kolodner from Charm City Junction were tapped to provide some of the music in the game's score. The company that produces the game is also located in the [...] More photos from Delaware Valley 2016
Here's another batch of photos Frank Baker took over this past weekend at the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival. More yet to come. Charm City Junction at Grey Fox
Here's a set of tunes guaranteed to get your blood pumping on a Monday morning. It's Charm City Junction at this summer's 2016 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, shot by Fred Robbins as part of his annual archiving of festival events. The guys break loose with a medley of Torn Jacket and Come West Along the Road from their [...] Friday at Grey Fox 2016
Friday of Grey Fox 2016 was jam packed full of a wide variety of traditional and progressive bluegrass and related musics, legends, and new faces and sounds. Whether one wanted to see names that they had known and followed for years or be exposed to new music and people, plenty of options abounded all day [...] Bluegrass on the Grass 2016
Once again, Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania has hosted their free festival, Bluegrass on the Grass on campus. It's an event for the local community, as most students are gone now for summer vacation, but faculty and staff also often attend. And once again, Frank Baker was on hand to capture the festivities for posterity. [...] Charm City Junction
I'm not sure I've ever encountered a record I enjoyed this well, where I've had so much trouble quantifying the sound. It's all joyfully conceived and brilliantly played, but running counter to so many stylistic norms... and yet it works perfectly on all levels. Charm City Junction is composed of a bluegrass fiddler, an old [...] 