Ayreheart

~ Folk & Roots

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Sunday, March 29

7:30 p.m.

$40 / members $34 / youth $20

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“…anyone impressed with the dexterity required by speed rock ought to see what Mr. McFarlane does when he flashes his fingers across the fretboard of a stout lute. Little wonder his performance received a standing ovation.” - The Wall Street Journal

The members of Ayreheart wield some of the most ancient instruments used in modern music. The band centers around the versatile lute textures created by Ronn McFarlane, both as accompaniment and lead instrument. He conceived and founded the group in the wake of his 2009 Grammy nomination for the album 'Indigo Road', consisting of his contemporary works for lute. This was followed by the album 'One Morning' which formally introduced Ayreheart as a group. Now filled out by bass and drums team, this staple rhythm section shows subtle surprises - fretless bass providing expressive foundation paired with percussion instruments from around the world, transport the listener with hypnotic drive.

“a contemporary folk group whose energized delivery breathes new life into music that just happens to have been written long ago” - Textura
“[Ayreheart’s] performance is at turns intimate, inviting, playful, wistful, melancholy, even menacing.” - Early Music America

Meet The Musicians

Heather Aubrey Lloyd – Guest Vocalist

Heather is a powerful vocalist and storyteller blending folk, rock, and soul. A touring artist and award-winning songwriter, she brings deep emotion and lyrical depth to Ayreheart, enhancing their sound with her expressive voice and wide-ranging musical experience.

Ronn McFarlane – Lute

GRAMMY-nominated lutenist Ronn McFarlane bridges Renaissance and contemporary music. Founder of Ayreheart, he tours internationally and has released over 40 albums, showcasing both historical repertoire and original compositions that bring the lute into the modern spotlight with beauty and authenticity.

Willard Morris – Colascione, Bass

Willard is a multi-instrumentalist with roots in classical, jazz, and folk. His self-taught bass skills and improvisational fluency make him a versatile asset to Ayreheart. He also plays the colascione, adding depth to the ensemble’s blend of early and modern music.

Mattias Rucht – Percussion

Mattias is a dynamic percussionist with a background in world music, jazz, and multimedia composition. With over 25 years in the DC scene, he brings rhythmic precision and global textures to Ayreheart, enriching their sound with expressive, acoustic percussion.

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