Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present an evening of Celtic and Old-time Appalachian roots music from Quebec and Ireland by Kavaz and I Draw Slow.

Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, and led by sibling songwriters Dave and Louise Holden, award-winning quintet I Draw Slow has consistently redefined the boundaries of acoustic roots music over the past decade. Their distinctive blend of Irish and Appalachian roots music and dynamic, immersive performances captivate audiences with exquisite balladry, then bring them to their feet with high energy trad tunes. Their evocative music has been featured in film, TV, and advertising, and their fifth and most recent album "Turn Your Face To The Sun" on Nashville-based Compass Records soared to #1 on the Irish charts. Touring extensively across North America since 2013, I Draw Slow has firmly established itself in the US and Canada's acoustic music scenes, appearing regularly at some of the biggest and most iconic roots festivals including Pickathon, MerleFest, Grey Fox, Wintergrass, RockyGrass, Edmonton Folk Fest, and Mountain Stage.

Kavaz is a traditional music trio featuring Isaac Beaudet Lefebvre (violin), Everest Witman (guitar), and François-Xavier Dueymes (flutes). While united by a deep passion for Irish music, each musician brings a distinct cultural voice to the group - drawing from the rich musical traditions of Quebec, Vermont, and Brittany. Their name Kavaz is borrowed from the Breton language and means “fork in the road” or “junction,” a fitting metaphor for the trio’s convergence of diverse musical paths to a vibrant and distinctive sound.