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Chris Coole and Ivan Rosenberg

When Clawhammer banjo and Dobro duo Chris Coole and Ivan Rosenberg hit the stage,
people quiet down and truly listen.

Described as "a two-man folk festival," they have the distinction of being the only
clawhammer and Dobro duo act in the known universe, and they take advantage of
the musical space that affords by creating spellbinding old time folk music unlike anyone else.

Coole is well-known for his virtuosic clawhammer banjo music as well as his guitar playing
and singing with the award-winning bluegrass band The Foggy Hogtown Boys. His solo
album "Old Dog" received glowing reviews; he was a finalist at the Clifftop banjo contest
in 2004 and 2006

Rosenberg is known as one of the top Dobro players on the scene today. His original music has
appeared in over 300 TV shows and films. He earned an International Bluegrass Music Association
award for co-writing the 2009 Song of the Year.

"This Canadian duo is back after their release Farewell Trion with an even stronger set of material
featuring Coole's wonderful banjo playing and Rosenberg's delightful resonator guitar mastery..
.The arrangements show off the virtuosity of these two great musicians while enhancing each piece.
The clarity and rich substance of the material is shown in a new light drawing the listener's ear to
aspects sometimes lost in the rush...If you are a fan of great music that doesn't always follow the
rules, look no further." - Bluegrass Unlimited

"Both are virtual masters on their instruments and have a special knack for interpreting both
traditional and modern songs, making them their own. Their version of The Band's Stage Fright
should earn them fans across the universe." - Penguin Eggs Magazine