Eclectic Accoustic Folk

17 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Gentle, COUNTRY: Country Folk



Details:
Pat Chen & Bill Davis, & sometimes a bunch of other musicians* are Somos el Mar.
The group's name which means "We are the Sea" in Spanish, comes from a folk song: Somos el Barco, and just as "The Sea we are sailing on touches many lands" so the music of this group touches many themes. Traditional, Celtic, Caribbean, Original, Folk, Country, ... whatever suits the occasion. Their varied repertoire includes instrumentals, ballads, fun songs, originals, traditional tunes & more.
Pat plays the fiddle & Bill plays guitar (6 & 12). Both Pat & Bill sing, write songs and have many years of experience performing alone and together. They are regularly seen at the Folk Club of Reston/Herndon, when they are not on the road singing
Their CD appropriately called "Somos el Mar" with 17 selections made with the help of many friends over a three year period was nominated for a WAMMY (Washington Area Music Association Award) in the Folk Traditional and Debut recording catagories.
Pat's life revolves around her music and her five children and their education. Bill has been a pilot & flight instructor, he is also a balloon pilot (May 2000 he & Pat flew the balloon over the Bay Bridge before the annual bridge walk.). In the studio they are nearing completion of a 2nd album which will feature some of the favorite songs from their performances.


* Pat Chen Vocals & Fiddle
Bill Davis Vocals & Guitar
Lynn Romano Vocals & Guitar (Louisiana Wedding Bells)
T.M. Hanna Mandolin
(appears courtesy of birdphuph records)
Dilshad Hussain Violin
Nadine Hussain Tabla
Kelly Boyer Harp
Cicely Ballangee Vocal
Ron Goad Percussion
Jim Houck Bass
Jack Fretwell Harmonica
Liz Donaldson Piano
Karin Loya Cello
Felicia Eberling Recorder
Mike Harendza Piano

Charlie Delos Overall Support
Doug Johnston Cue Studios Engineer
Sheila Egan Producer
Janet Marano Cover Art (Somos el Mar)
Gail Axtell Back Cover Art (Perfect Storm)
Jim Sikes Graphic Aid