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Lydia Martin and Jonah Giuliano present traditional music in unexpected ways on old time banjo and mountain dulcimer. Lydia Martin has performed across the United States and in Ireland, beginning in 1995 with the Martin Family Band and now touring with Jonah Giuliano, presenting their album “Distant Country” releasing in May 2026. Her performances have earned her a unique place in the folk music community. In 2016, her solo album “Chasing the Ghost” hit the National Folk DJ Chart at #5 in the United States. Multi-instrumentalist Jonah Giuliano has developed a singular voice on the mountain dulcimer. His drone-style playing is deeply informed by the artistry of banjo and fiddle greats. Guided by an ear for the experimental, he often explores new tunings, extended techniques, and unexpected pairings of sound worlds. As a duo, their performances are exciting and surprising, and both musicians also teach. Lydia Martin taught a Master Artist Folklife Apprenticeship through the Maryland State Arts Council, and taught and performed at Old Town School of Folk Music and Miles of Music. Lydia Martin and Jonah Giuliano have both taught workshops on banjo and dulcimer at Jalopy School of Music, Common Ground on the Hill, and The School of Musical Traditions. Musician Michael G. Ronstadt has traversed a wide range of musical styles from singer-songwriter, folk, jazz, classical, Americana to new age. Ronstadt displays genre-blending explorations on cello and guitar in complement to thought-provoking lyrics, as well as instrumental work. In addition to his solo and group recordings with Ronstadt Brothers, Trotta & Ronstadt, Serenity Fisher & The Cardboard Hearts, Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, he is a much sought-after studio musician, who has appeared on more than 200 albums in the last 20 years. Michael has recorded in studios across the United States in Philadelphia, Tucson, Phoenix, Nashville, New York City, New Jersey, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Germany & North Wales (UK).
Multi-instrumentalist Jonah Giuliano has developed a singular voice on the mountain dulcimer. His drone-style playing is deeply informed by the artistry of banjo and fiddle greats. Guided by an ear for the experimental, he often explores new tunings, extended techniques, and unexpected pairings of sound worlds. As a duo, their performances are exciting and surprising, and both musicians also teach. Lydia Martin taught a Master Artist Folklife Apprenticeship through the Maryland State Arts Council, and taught and performed at Old Town School of Folk Music and Miles of Music. Lydia Martin and Jonah Giuliano have both taught workshops on banjo and dulcimer at Jalopy School of Music, Common Ground on the Hill, and The School of Musical Traditions.
Musician Michael G. Ronstadt has traversed a wide range of musical styles from singer-songwriter, folk, jazz, classical, Americana to new age. Ronstadt displays genre-blending explorations on cello and guitar in complement to thought-provoking lyrics, as well as instrumental work. In addition to his solo and group recordings with Ronstadt Brothers, Trotta & Ronstadt, Serenity Fisher & The Cardboard Hearts, Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, he is a much sought-after studio musician, who has appeared on more than 200 albums in the last 20 years. Michael has recorded in studios across the United States in Philadelphia, Tucson, Phoenix, Nashville, New York City, New Jersey, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Germany & North Wales (UK).
His versatile work has been tapped for studio and concert work by such artists as David Bromberg, Linda Ronstadt, Murial Anderson and Craig Bickhardt (SKB). He has opened up for artists like Ruthie Foster, Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane), Steve Katz (Blood, Sweat & Tears), Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Neil Young, Death Cab For Cutie,
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Lydia Martin and Jonah Giuliano present traditional music in unexpected ways on old time banjo and mountain dulcimer. Lydia Martin has performed across the United States and in Ireland, beginning in 1995 with the Martin Family Band and now touring with Jonah Giuliano, presenting their album “Distant Country” releasing in May 2026. Her performances have earned her a unique place in the folk music community. In 2016, her solo album “Chasing the Ghost” hit the National Folk DJ Chart at #5 in the United States. Multi-instrumentalist Jonah Giuliano has developed a singular voice on the mountain dulcimer. His drone-style playing is deeply informed by the artistry of banjo and fiddle greats. Guided by an ear for the experimental, he often explores new tunings, extended techniques, and unexpected pairings of sound worlds. As a duo, their performances are exciting and surprising, and both musicians also teach. Lydia Martin taught a Master Artist Folklife Apprenticeship through the Maryland State Arts Council, and taught and performed at Old Town School of Folk Music and Miles of Music. Lydia Martin and Jonah Giuliano have both taught workshops on banjo and dulcimer at Jalopy School of Music, Common Ground on the Hill, and The School of Musical Traditions. Musician Michael G. Ronstadt has traversed a wide range of musical styles from singer-songwriter, folk, jazz, classical, Americana to new age. Ronstadt displays genre-blending explorations on cello and guitar in complement to thought-provoking lyrics, as well as instrumental work. In addition to his solo and group recordings with Ronstadt Brothers, Trotta & Ronstadt, Serenity Fisher & The Cardboard Hearts, Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, he is a much sought-after studio musician, who has appeared on more than 200 albums in the last 20 years. Michael has recorded in studios across the United States in Philadelphia, Tucson, Phoenix, Nashville, New York City, New Jersey, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Germany & North Wales (UK).
Multi-instrumentalist Jonah Giuliano has developed a singular voice on the mountain dulcimer. His drone-style playing is deeply informed by the artistry of banjo and fiddle greats. Guided by an ear for the experimental, he often explores new tunings, extended techniques, and unexpected pairings of sound worlds. As a duo, their performances are exciting and surprising, and both musicians also teach. Lydia Martin taught a Master Artist Folklife Apprenticeship through the Maryland State Arts Council, and taught and performed at Old Town School of Folk Music and Miles of Music. Lydia Martin and Jonah Giuliano have both taught workshops on banjo and dulcimer at Jalopy School of Music, Common Ground on the Hill, and The School of Musical Traditions.
Musician Michael G. Ronstadt has traversed a wide range of musical styles from singer-songwriter, folk, jazz, classical, Americana to new age. Ronstadt displays genre-blending explorations on cello and guitar in complement to thought-provoking lyrics, as well as instrumental work. In addition to his solo and group recordings with Ronstadt Brothers, Trotta & Ronstadt, Serenity Fisher & The Cardboard Hearts, Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, he is a much sought-after studio musician, who has appeared on more than 200 albums in the last 20 years. Michael has recorded in studios across the United States in Philadelphia, Tucson, Phoenix, Nashville, New York City, New Jersey, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Germany & North Wales (UK).
His versatile work has been tapped for studio and concert work by such artists as David Bromberg, Linda Ronstadt, Murial Anderson and Craig Bickhardt (SKB). He has opened up for artists like Ruthie Foster, Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane), Steve Katz (Blood, Sweat & Tears), Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Neil Young, Death Cab For Cutie,
#redbarnradio #americana #rootsmusic #bluegrass #livemusic #country #folk #kentuckyradio #folkband #altcountry #countryrock #guitar #flatpickin #mandolin #country #banjo #stringband #lydiamartin#appalachianrockinsoul# jonahgiuliano# michaelronstadt
