Kevin Henderson & Neil Pearlman
Shetland / USA

Kevin Henderson & Neil Pearlman

Uniting two standout artists in contemporary folk music, the transatlantic fiddle/piano duo Kevin Henderson & Neil Pearlman have set stages alight from Scotland to California. Each known for his high-energy, joyful, and fresh approach to traditional music, their combined sound is fiery yet precise, moving from heart-wrenching airs to sparkling reels in the blink on an eye. Kevin Henderson is a fiddler who draws on the rich fiddle music tradition of his native Shetland and his experience with leading bands including Boys of the Lough, Fiddlers Bid, Session A9, and Nordic Fiddlers Bloc to create an expressive and adventurously individual musical style. Neil Pearlman is recognized throughout the Celtic music world and beyond for his distinctive approach to the piano. He has worked with many of the world’s top folk music artists and is in demand internationally as a collaborator, session musician and educator. Neil also hosts the podcast TradCafe which features his conversations and collaborations with influential artists from a wide variety of music traditions. Their debut album, Burden Lake (2020), was lauded as “cold pressed perfection” by folkworld.eu, received 5 stars in The Scotsman, and Fatea Magazine raves that “the sheer virtuosity of the musicianship is breathtaking.”

Festival Performances

The Bell Series

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

Tuesday, October 13 • 1:00pm

Taking place in the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, this series offers a glimpse into the artistry and performance style of featured musicians from the Celtic Colours 2026 lineup. Surrounded by artifacts and inventions of Bell’s, you’ll experience a behind-the-music perspective, including demonstrations...MORE

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