Freshwater
Bio
Four post-moderns playing raucus dance music, pop-inspired arrangements of folksongs, and lots of free-spirited step-dancing. Budd Greenman, Nellie Schrantz, Nic Gareiss, and Bill Wiegandt all grew up in mid-Michigan. There, nurtured by the musicians in the local old-time and Celtic music circles, they began to absorb the traditions associated with fiddle music and percussive dancing. Bill learned folksongs from his father, Budd traveled with his mother to fiddle jamborees, Nic learned his first dance steps by watching his parents in their kitchen, and Nellie attended Irish sessions and feisanna. As FRESHWATER, their mission is to use the music they love to connect with people of all ages and especially to bridge the age gap that often separates young people from traditional music.
Band Members
Nic Gareiss, Budd Greenman, Nellie Schrantz, Bill Wiegandt, with special guest Joel Lane.
Influences
Le Vent du Nord, Solas, Iron and Wine, Bruce Molsky, Kate Rusby, Rodney Sutton, John Faulkner, Gerry McKee, Ian Carr, Simon Mayer, Buddy MacMaster, Brenda Stubbert, Richard Wood, Dean McGraw, John Doyle, Sandy Silva, John Heinzman, Liz Carrol, Andy Carlson, Eileen Ivers.
Freshwater’s Website
For info and bookings, please contact
Nic Gareiss at (989) 621-3141 or Bill Wiegandt at (989) 506-6348 or email Freshwater
