Al Petteway & Amy White--Available from Maggie's Music

Al Petteway & Amy White

Celtic & Appalachian Acoustic Groove

Al Petteway & Amy White perform an exciting blend of contemporary, Celtic-influenced, original and traditional instrumental music on acoustic guitars, mandolin, piano, Irish bouzouki, vocals and world percussion. Their signature sound is often heard on NPR and is featured in a number of movies and documentaries.

During their live shows, this husband and wife team captures the hearts of their audiences with dynamic instrumental duos, colorful stories about the places and events that inspired their music from the Appalachian region of the USA to Celtic lands of Scotland and Ireland.

Al & Amy first began performing and recording together as a duo in 1995 and proceeded to win the 1995 Washington Area Music Association Award (WAMMIE) for "Best New Artist." Since then, they have become one of the most respected and well-liked acts in the acoustic music scene. They were Artists in Residence at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage and have performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the country.

Al Petteway & Amy White have released an impressive collection of recordings both as Al Petteway (soloist) and as duo on the Maggie's Music label, winning many awards from the Washington Area Music Association including the WAMMIE for best New Age Recording in 2000; and several awards from the Maryland State Arts Council for composition and performance. Between them, they won a grand total of fifty Wammie awards in the Celtic, Folk, and New Age categories.

They have also won an "Indie" and a "Grammy." Currently they reside in Asheville, North Carolina. A hot bed of Appalachian and Celtic-roots musicians, their new home base captures their creative flair with influences and folklore of the Appalachian music.

"Al Petteway and Amy White have an create an energy that ricochets between them during their performances - creating a caffeinated, jazz-spiked acoustic brew."

- The Washington City Paper

Amy White

Featured artist on Golden Wing (MM229)

Amy White is a fresh new voice in the acoustic music world described as capturing the intelligence of Joni Mitchell, the richness of Mary Chapin Carpenter and the intimacy of Sarah McLachlan.

"…just pure music... White continues to paint sumptuous portraits of life situations with a remarkable measure of clarity and color."

- Jazz Times

Al Petteway

The style is smooth, sweet and completely his own - an artful synthesis of Celtic/British ideas and tunings with American themes and drive. Winner of over two dozen Wammie Awards including "Artist of the Year" and "Musician of the Year,"from the Washington Area Music Association. Winner of"Indie" and "Grammy" awards, Al's flawless performances and signature guitar tone have become a legend.

And there's more here than great technique! Al's work shows a brilliant convergence of many styles: mainly Celtic, there are also hints of progressive bluegrass, rock, blues, jazz and classical idioms. Must be heard to be believed!

"Understated and clean, painterly and well-developed compositions... Petteway offerings hit the spot."

- Acoustic Guitar Magazine

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The CDs

Winter Tidings (MM234)
Land of the Sky (MM233)
Golden Wing (MM229)
Acoustic Journey (MM230)
Bittersweet - solo piano by Amy White w/Al Petteway (RS406)
Racing Hearts with Amy White (RS400)

Al Petteway Releases:

Al Petteway also appears on...

Dream Guitars Vol. I - The Golden Age of Lutherie (MM411)
Celtic Tapestry (RS410)
Carolan's Gift (MM304)
Scottish Fire (MM222)
Celtic Mist (MM301)
A Traveler's Dream (MM110)
Gi'me Elbow Room (MM219)
Kindred Spirits (MM214)
Dance Upon the Shore (MM109)
Celtic Circles (MM209)
Maggies Music Sampler (MMsampler)
Celtic Meditations: Into the Light (MM302)
Cottage in the Glen (MM232)

Performance Schedule

Music Books and Instructional Materials for Guitar