Music in the Collins Public Library

     “Music in the Library: A Concert Series” will feature music by “Kindred” on Friday evening, March 19 at 7 p.m. The concert will take place in the main library room of the Town of Collins Public Library, located at 2341 Main Street (Route 39) in Collins.

     “Kindred” is the husband-and-wife team of David and Felicia Meyer. Schooled in theatre and classical music as well as folk and popular song, they bring a compelling stage presence to their wide-ranging repertoire capturing the hearts of audiences throughout the United States and Canada. With Felicia Meyer’s incredible voice and guitar, and Dave Meyer’s dynamic and versatile cello playing, “Kindred” brings to life both old and new music in the Celtic tradition.

     With a rare blending of voice, cello, guitars, and percussion, “Kindred” draws their music from the Irish poets, pubs, and country fairs; from the Scottish Highlands, Atlantic Canada, and the Appalachian crannies of the American southeast.

     The band’s recently released CD, “Celtic Flair,” offers a sample of the beauty of their music, which is fast gaining popularity and increasing airplay.

     A live performance by “Kindred” captivates the audience with beautiful ballads, heartfelt emotional singing, and virtuoso playing. Driving fiddle tunes played on the cello make them unique on the Celtic scene. “Kindred” performances include a healthy dose of humor including the festival favorite “Half a Hundred Nuns” song based on a true story.

     The band is known for their engaging, charismatic personalities and funny banter. “Kindred” makes the audience part of the performance, rousing their emotions to standing ovations.

     The Friends of the Collins Public Library sponsor the “Music in the Library” series. Concerts are held once a month from September through April. All concerts are free and open to the public, although free will donations are gratefully accepted.

     This event is made possible in part by the Arts Council in Buffalo & Erie County with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program Funding is also provided by the Gowanda Branch of Community Bank, N.A.; the Gowanda Branch of HSBC Bank USA; Hills Funeral Chapel; and McCormack’s Hardware.

     For more information, call the Collins Public Library at 716-532-5129.