The Weeds with Adam Hendey 7PM

Tyler Weed was raised in a musical family on the Monterey peninsula, hearing his mother and father playing fiddle since birth. Tyler has been taught guitar and banjo licks from Molly’s Revenge’s own “Uncle” Stuart Mason since his first days strumming a guitar. Tyler is a six time recipient of Santa Cruz Redwood Camp Teen Band scholarship, has been awarded the Big Sur Fiddle Camp scholarship twice. Tyler’s composition, “Tyler’s Ancient Jig” was featured in Molly’s Revenge’s latest release, “The Lucky Set.”

John Weed, fiddler for Molly’s Revenge and New World String Project, is a classically-trained violinist who has spent the last 25 years immersed in various fiddle styles. With an affinity for folk traditions, John’s exploration has emphasized Irish, Scottish, Swedish, and Old-Time fiddle. While holding a bachelor’s degree of music from CSU Chico, the musical education that charted John’s path began through a long series of Irish sessions. There, he learned the nuance of aural passing of melodies and the tradition of conversing in a deeply musical manner. John’s passion for the vital expressiveness of the session lead to performing across the United States and internationally. In addition to being a full time performer private and group instructor, John is currently on faculty at Palenke Arts, a multicultural arts organization in Seaside, California.

A graduate of the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Adam Hendey has become one of the most in-demand accompanists of Boston’s thriving traditional music scene. A singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, he is also a member of the critically acclaimed West Coast Celtic music trio The Fire, and has performed at festivals and venues across the United States and United Kingdom.