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The Costello Family
Starting
in 2008, this young family band has grown from a living room band, to
a favorite family band in the Northern Colorado area. The band
consists of some amazing young instrumentalists, including identical
twins, Alexandra, with her fast flat-picking guitar, and Kaitlin,
with her stunning Scruggs-style banjo playing. Also including their
younger brother Sean, with his phenomenal fiddling, and their little
sister Mary, with a darling voice that charms any audience. Parents
join in as well, with Michael on the bass, and Cheryl on mandolin
with the occasional flare of the fife.
Though
the instrumental skill of the children has certainly gained them
attention, the family is 
probably best known for their stunning
vocals. Alex shines on stage with powerful lead vocals, often joined
in haunting harmonies by Katie. Sean, with a keen ear and full of
excitement, sings lead as well as harmony. Cheryl, a former
opera-singer-turned-bluegrasser, brings in a rich lead and helps out
with the harmonies, and Michael brings in the lower
sounds with a smooth baritone. Little Mary joins them
occasionally, singing out as though she was born for that very
purpose!
The
Amber Waves Band plays mixture of music, bringing in a combination of
old and new, traditional, and 
original songs in the bluegrass and
folk music style. With a primary program that brings together all of
their most popular tunes, they offer a variety where everyone is sure
to find some favorites. This program is particularly popular among
retired groups, city and county events, and festivls. Additionally,
the band offers a separate educational show specifically for families
and children, introducing the instruments of the band, the style of
bluegrass, and ending with a visit back in time with music from the
Little House on the Prairie books, back when families made music
together before CDs, iPods, and Youtube. Finally, they love nothing
more than to perform their gospel music set for faith-based events,
churches, and Christian groups.
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