tracks

Black Bear Crossing/Lucy's Lilt/The Bear Jig
Hewlett
The Detroit Shottische
Blackberry Blossom/Jenny Lind Polka/Red Wing
Saddle The Ponies
Sibheag Si Mhor
Friday The Thirteenth
The Little Red Fox
Mairi's Wedding
The Ash Grove
Road To Lisdoonvarna/Tobin's Favorite/Swallowtail Jig
Ootpick Waltz
Maggie In The Wood/Dennis Murphy's/Bill Sullivan's
Out On The Ocean/Garret Barry's
The Chanter's Tune
My Darling Asleep/Kesh/Morrison's Jig
Julia Delaney/Dick Gossips/Tam Lin

notes

The musical ensemble, Black Bear Crossing, is comprised of musicians scattered throughout Lycoming and Snyder Counties in north central Pennsylvania. Lucy Henry lives near Elimsport, Wendy McCormick from the Jersey Shore area, Phylleri Ball from the Trout Run area, Katie Brosky lives in South Williamsport, and Warren Fisher resides near Selinsgrove. Since the group members must travel back roads in order to hold a "jam" or practice session they selected a name which reflects a common thread-the occasional sighting of a black bear enroute to the rehearsal site.
A wide variety of instrumentation allows the ensemble to explore many musical expressions. Their repertoire includes tunes found in the Celtic lands of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, selections with an Eastern European flavor, as well as traditional and Old Timey American favorites. Musical styles include jigs, waltzes, aires, hambos, polkas, swing and traditional vocal. Black Bear Crossing performs for organizations, concerts, fairs, contradances, community events and weddings.

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