fiddle, uillean pipes, Irish whistles

Duncan Wickel is becoming recognized for his unique fiddle sound that combines his diverse interests and abilities based around Irish traditional, classical, jazz and world fusion idioms.

Duncan began studying classical violin at the age of 4. He is a native of Asheville, NC, where he grew up in a musical family. At age 14, Duncan played his first gig alongside renowned guitarist and singer, John Doyle. Duncan has since toured twice with John throughout the northeastern states, featuring special guests concert to concert such as Liz Carroll, Mick Moloney, John Williams, Alison Brown and Gary West. Duncan and John have also appeared on PRI's Mountainstage and collaborated in the studio for Compass records' The Light and the Half Light a solo record by John's father, Sean Doyle.

In addition to joining the Cathie Ryan Band in 2007, Duncan is also featured in James Devine's Tapeire- a groundbreaking music and dance show which has received rave reviews by major press in the US and UK.

Duncan is currently promoting his new band the Hay Brigade and is a student of Christian Howes at the Berklee College of Music, in Boston, MA studying Jazz Violin Performance. MySpace: www.myspace.com/duncanwickel