The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum will host two standout performances this fall as part of its ongoing Traditional Music Series, bringing world-class folk artists to the historic stage once known as “Lyceum Hall.”
Canadian Folk Music Award winners Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira will kick off the fall lineup on Friday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The dynamic fiddle and cello duo earned the 2024 Traditional Album of the Year award and are known for fusing traditional and contemporary styles into soulful performances. Their shows weave together lively tunes and step-dancing with music from Scotland, Ireland, North America and Scandinavia.
The series continues Friday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. with the legendary Critton Hollow String Band, which has been performing American folk music since 1975. The group delights audiences worldwide with spirited ballads, toe-tapping instrumentals and rich three-part harmonies, using fiddle, hammer dulcimer, banjo and guitar…