An Dro performs Celtic-based, Globally-infused, World-beat music. Armed with an array of acoustic instruments, they explore musical traditions of the 
world and perform original music in styles both ancient and modern.
The group performs traditional acoustic music with a creative twist. An Dro’s sound is built on a foundation of Celtic tunes, but while that may be the starting point, it’s not where the journey ends. At an An Dro performance, you’ll hear traditional Irish melodies, medieval French songs, Breton ballads, Scandinavian refrains, Appalachian influences, Latin rhythms, and African drums, all injected with an improvisational flair that at times resembles jazz.
An Dro is made up of members Michele Venegas (formerly of the Celtic Band Fonn Mor), James Spalink (formerly of the Celtic Band Puck Faire), Fred Willson (formerly with the Celtic Band Amadaun) and Carolyn Koebel (currently with the art ensemble Blue Dalia). They bring together a diversity of influences and considerable skill and perform on a wild array of acoustic instruments that include fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, Celtic harp, hurdy-gurdy, and percussion instruments from around the world.
The band released their first recording project, The Turn, in May 2009. The CD includes dynamic arrangements of dance music from several traditions along with Celtic songs and an original instumental work by James Spalink. With solid performances and excellent production values the band is proud of their first collaboration.
Tickets $12.50. Black Box. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the Dogwood Box Office, at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont, or click here to buy now!
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to an event. For information, phone 231.924.8885.