Events

Coltt is a 26-year-old Appalachian folksinger, songwriter, author, poet, folklorist and retired race car driver. Originally from Bedford, Pennsylvania, he’s been billed as “Bedford’s Own Poet Laureate” and “A young songwriter with chops well beyond his years” by Pennsylvania Musician Magazine. Coltt is also a published poet and fiction author who is currently an MFA Candidate at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Coltt received his undergraduate education at The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He has an extensive and aggressive upcoming schedule planned and has had his original music featured on some of the premiere songwriting music channels such as “Truthful Sessions,” and “Wallflower Wanderer,” as well as local programs such as Jim Price’s “Homegrown Rocker” radio show, The Band Junkies “Interview and a Song,” and “The Weird Turn Pro” podcasts dually hosted out of Nashville and Central Pennsylvania.

The Black Sheep:  Chris Plein and Duncan Lorimer have been performing together as “The Black Sheep” since 2012. In addition to that, they have played music as part of “Second Cousin” and “Almost Blue” since 2008. Their musical tastes and palettes are wide ranging and include Folk, Pop, Country, and Jazz. Both Chris and Dunc have CDs of original music available (check out the audio samples below) and they regularly perform these along with other original music and their favorite cover tunes. Expect a mix of dueling guitars, electric bass, mandolin and piano the next time you see the Black Sheep on stage!

As with many bands, Buffalo Run has undergone many transitions and name changes, all the while writing and recording highly acclaimed music indicative of the region. A constant has been Rob Smith who readily credits his musical successes to his band members, past and current. Smith has built a respected reputation as a musician-songwriter both locally and throughout the mid-Atlantic region. He’s not from a musical family but is from a family that had ties to Garrett County long before he made it his home. This would become news to him long after he settled in and became a full-fledged “local” boy from Buffalo Run.Before it was their band’s name, Buffalo Run was the title of Rob Smith’s first album that he recorded with bandmate Keith Roberts under the name Smith & Roberts. Their premiere recording was released in 1980, featuring eleven tracks of original material. Bob Shank, a West Virginia musical icon and formerly part of Hickory Wind, Flying Fish Recording Artists, played on the recording of Buffalo Run. Shank beautifully fit into the mix and became a fast friend, according to Smith. With a catalog of new material, Smith and Roberts performed at top clubs and festivals throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Their first album sold several thousand copies and was widely embraced at that time.Their follow-up album, By Accident, was enhanced with the addition of Fred Crozier on mandolin/vocals, Dick Lansberry on bass, and Alex Hicks on percussion, who after leaving the band, was later replaced by one of Smith’s old friends, Fred Jacoby. Together, the band recorded 12 original tracks that released in 2005. The group created a sound enjoyed by a broad range of listeners with diverse musical interests and was heralded as “dynamic acoustic rock with acoustic instrumentals and tight harmonies that showcased their talent as singer-songwriters.”

What a way to get ready for Christmas, Grateful Ted & co will be bringing their mellow jams to the MoonShadow stage.  Playing a mix of acoustic covers from the Grateful Dead and other classic rock standards, the boys always make it a little more interesting than your average acoustic show.   Combining years of experience and countless hours of playing together, this 3 piece is so tuned in that they can riff on any song they play and make it sound like their own.

Originally from Laurel, Maryland Greg started his musical journey as the main vocalist/songwriter/guitarist for Morgantown, WV’s critically acclaimed progressive pop rock band, Once Hush. Recognized as an enigmatic and electric live performer, Riordan is able to connect with his audience honestly through raw passion and genuineness of material. His latest project, The Foxhole Prayers, includes former Barefeet & Company cellist/guitarist Ben Hardesty, former Recipe drummer/percussionist Gregg Lowley, and former Once Hush drummer/percussionist, Loren Duffey.

From 7-9pm Scott Brooks.

A well known commodity in Maryland, Scott is a talented slide guitar blues man but is also one of the more important sound engineers in the region.  Playing a mix of blues from through out the years, he specializes in slide guitar Appalachian Blues on his homemade guitar “Frankenstein”.  He brings a mix of old protest tunes, traditional blues, folk and rock with hints of more eclectic influences like Tom Waits and even world music.

At 10pm                Reel Talk

Starting off our After Dark show, Reel Talk will melt your face with their blend of old and new synth pop.   Taking heavy influences of 80s pop bands and soundtracks, these kids are a powerhouse of pop.   Victoria Backle’s flawless voice and incredible energy take the lead of this cinematic experience, but the boys backing her up make this show one of the best we have had in Garrett county.

at 11pm                Fur The Birds

McHenry’s very own flock of fun, FUR THE BIRDS will be headlining our New Years event.   A wild and relentless funky freakout that sees a WIDE range of genre and time periods blended into a high energy romp by some of Deep Creeks favorite sons.   80s and 90s to current pop and rock hits, these guys will make this one of the best New Years celebrations in Maryland.

From 7-9pm Scott Brooks.

A well known commodity in Maryland, Scott is a talented slide guitar blues man but is also one of the more important sound engineers in the region.  Playing a mix of blues from through out the years, he specializes in slide guitar Appalachian Blues on his homemade guitar “Frankenstein”.  He brings a mix of old protest tunes, traditional blues, folk and rock with hints of more eclectic influences like Tom Waits and even world music.

At 10pm                Reel Talk

Starting off our After Dark show, Reel Talk will melt your face with their blend of old and new synth pop.   Taking heavy influences of 80s pop bands and soundtracks, these kids are a powerhouse of pop.   Victoria Backle’s flawless voice and incredible energy take the lead of this cinematic experience, but the boys backing her up make this show one of the best we have had in Garrett county.

at 11pm                Fur The Birds

McHenry’s very own flock of fun, FUR THE BIRDS will be headlining our New Years event.   A wild and relentless funky freakout that sees a WIDE range of genre and time periods blended into a high energy romp by some of Deep Creeks favorite sons.   80s and 90s to current pop and rock hits, these guys will make this one of the best New Years celebrations in Maryland.

Heart 2 Heart is a wonderful husband and wife acoustic duo out of Garrett county.  They have a great set filled with folk and pop covers that showcase their beautiful harmonies and charismatic charm.  The talent and dedication doesnt end there though, as these two donate a great majority of the money they earn to charities helping the disadvantaged and vulnerable members of the regional and world community.   Show your support and stop on by to listen to their delicate sounds as they play their way through a heart-touching set of old and new covers.

TJ is one of the up and coming stars of the region.  He takes the lessons of outlaw country, traditional Appalachian music and current country and creates a fantastic show that competes with any of the nations current stars.   TJ started out doing open mics here at MoonShadow and throughout the region and quickly progressed to being a solid booking for any venue lucky enough to hire him on for a night.

Biography Cody Clayton Eagle is a twenty-year-old accomplished country musician hailing from the hills of West Virginia. Cody’s musical ability is only matched by his humble demeanor, and dedication to his craft, which are two traits that are very difficult to maintain.

Beloved local musician, Scott Alexander, will be gracing our stage for a wonderfully relaxing brunch show.   Soulful, talented and humorous, Scott is everything you need in an acoustic show.   His songs run the full range of classics to contemporary.   Folk, rock and Americana are his bread and butter, but the occasional eclectic choice pops up to keep your ears perked.   A member of the well known Terah Crawford Band, Scott has appeared at all the major venues and few of the smaller ones throughout the region and his well known face is welcome every where he sets up to play.

Devin Sherman is a songwriter and musician based in central Pennsylvania. After a decade of studying and performing classical guitar, Devin turned back to his musical roots – early blues, folk, and Americana music. In a simple style with just his guitar and voice, his debut album “Devin Sherman Does a Demo” features eight original songs which capture personal reflections on life. Tunes from the album have been featured on WPSU’s Local Groove, Q94’s Homegrown Rocker (Altoona, PA), and WRGG (Greencastle, PA). The album is available everywhere music streams.

He studied classical guitar with Matthew Slotkin (Mansfield University, Bachelor of Music), and Christopher Berg (University of South Carolina, Master of Music). While at the University of South Carolina, he performed for numerous University events including the award-winning Southern Exposure new music series, USC Wind Ensemble, Collaborations in Contemporary Art (Cica), and the New Voices series featuring works by USC’s composition students. Devin was a participant in the new music festival New Music on the Point in 2017. At NMOP, he had the honor of performing new music by emerging composers with an incredible group of musicians from around the world including Tony Arnold, Stuart Gerber, and members of the JACK Quartet.

Beyond the realm of classical music, Devin has a deep love for bluegrass, early blues, and American folk music. He can be found picking and jamming around Central Pennsylvania.

Kelly Lynott is one of the regions most loved female vocalists.  A Morgantown native who has graced the stages of so many venues, fairs, festivals and bars that its impossible to list them all.   Her smokey voice is the perfect match to her beautiful guitar playing.  Taking a lot of influences from 90s alternative rock and country stars, she takes any cover and makes it her own.  MoonShadow loves her so much that you can catch her regularly for dinner and brunch shows, but be sure to catch her ANY time and place she plays, you will be thankful you did.