With a style which is best described as an artful synthesis of Celtic/British ideas and tunings with American themes and drive, GRAMMY winning guitarist Al Petteway has established himself as one of the most prolific and talented players in the genre.
Washington, D.C.'s dazzling fingerstyle guitar virtuoso, Al Petteway, has weaved together traditional folk tunes and new compositions into a spirited Celtic sound on Whispering Stones. It includes originals for solo guitar and with flute, mandolin, piano, and cello.
Petteway is a winner of three WAMMIES from the Washington Area Music Association for Best New Artist, Best Instrumentalist and Best Recording.
01 - Spindrift
02 - Felicia's Wish
03 - Whispering Stones
04 - Wolf's Head
05 - The West Wind
06 - Dryad Dance
07 - Song For John
08 - North Country Moor
09 - Magik
10 - The Wedding
11 - Final Passage {For Jimi Hendrix}
12 - Festival Waltz
13 - A New Dawn
14 - The Blacksmith
15 - Sidh Beag Sidh Mor
16 - Midnight Ride
17 - Lady Sarah's Fancy
18 - All Through The Night
Al Petteway - Guitar
with guests:
Pat Petteway - Piano, bells, clarinet, percussion;
Felicia Petteway - Flute;
Diana McFadden - Cello;
Akira Otsuka - mandolin;
Zan McLeod - octave mandolin performed by GRAMMIE winning acoustic guitarist and WAMMIE Award winner