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Dave Sharp
(801) 268-4789
PO Box 65702
Salt Lake City, UT 84165-0702
idlewild@idlewildrecordings.com

Idlewild can perform as a duo, trio, quartet, quintet or six piece group. Dave and Carol start as the basic duo. Fiddle, Guitar, Accordion and female vocals can be added as required. We also can include a caller for traditional dancing. We have a great deal of experience with weddings, folk festivals, and dances.

Below are some photos of various group combinations.

Idlewild - back row: Steve Keen, Marion Carter, Mark Jardine, Barry Carter

front row: Carol Sharp, Dave Sharp

Concerts for May 22nd at Springdale's Tanner Amphitheater and June 7th for St. George's Acoustic Concert Series 2004.

Idlewild duo also known as the Glastonbury duo Renaissance duo instruments

Idlewild 7 Piece group at the Washington Square venue during the Olympics. Carol in Renaissance Fair Garb

Dave and Carol in Pioneer costumes Carol Playing Harp Idlewild Trio Idlewild dancer Jennifer Roberg

Carol Sharp - Specializes in the Celtic lap Harp for Weddings, spiritual get togethers and small parties. Carol is also a practioner of Harp Therapy with a degree in Early Childhood Development. Carol is an excellent comfort to children who have had surgery or other illnesses. A comforting and mesmerizing sound. Solo or as a duo with Flute.

IDLEWILD AGENCY

We are working musicians that know and care about what you need.

We have several excellent groups and styles, for your Weddings, Conventions, Parties, Wakes, Dances, Therapy, Catholic Masses, Festivals, Ethnic Celebrations, any denomination, a welcome alternative agency with a better quality of service and entertainment that other agencies in the region can not match. Contact Dave for price quotes and demos at 801-268-4789 or idlewild@idlewildrecordings.com

CELTIC, RENAISSANCE, JAZZ, OLD-TIME, WORLD, BLUEGRASS, SINGER SONGWRITER, DANCE CALLERS, DOG SHOW, SOLO INSTRUMENTAL GUITAR, HARP, MOUNTAIN DULCIMER, VOCALIST, CLASSICAL STRING QUARTETS, CHILDREN'S DANCE,

Inish - an eclectic duo that plays Klezmer, Brazilian Jazz, Celtic and Singer Songwriter Originals. Marion and Barry Carter on Guitar, Tenor Recorder, Clarinet and Vocals.

The Glastonbury Recorder Duo - Quartet with two to three Recorders, Tambourine and Guitar. Music of Arbeau, Susato, Praetorius and other music of the 1500's. Group Costumes available.

Dianne Roberg performs and trains with the Dazzle Dogzz. An amazing sports dog act with dance and audience participation.

The Klezbros - Israeli and Yiddish music - Clarinet, Accordion, Bass, and Percussion.

Steve Keen - Solo piano or solo accordion - Jazz and a variety of material from world music to popular.

Idlewild a Celtic ensemble with many years of experience. The group plays Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Manx music as well as English and French Renaissance Music. Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, or six piece group.

Dave Sharp - Solo Mountain Dulcimer, Fiddle, Flute, Vocals and Storytelling. Dave plays instrumental world folk music from many European and Celtic countries.

Laraine Miner - Old Time Utah Dances. Laraine calls dances from many cultures such as Utah Pioneer, Welsh, Irish, and Scandinavian dances. Laraine has a Masters in Folk dance and several grants from the state of Utah for her work with ethnic dancing. Laraine uses many of the bands from our Agency for her dances.

The Mondavi String Quartet- one of the areas finest classical string quartets plays hours of classical chamber pieces for strings. They will also do a number of arrangements for jazz, pop, and traditional. (violins, viola and cello)

Jody Duffy-Brings - need a vocalist to sing mass at your Catholic Wedding? Jody sings in Latin, Gaelic and of course English for your special occasion. Solo or with a Celtic group.

Dance by Dee - A Children's dance theater. Children's modern interpretive dance, with or without live music.

Skandi Dance - Traditional Scandinavian dance group with a five piece band.