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 was featured on the Ken Burn's documentary America's National Parks: America's Best Idea, and heard often on National Public Radion. Al Petteway & Amy White have released an impressive collection of recordings both as Al Petteway (soloist), Amy White ( singer) and Al & Amy ( duo) on the Maggie's Music label. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, a hot bed of Appalachian and Celtic-roots musicians, their music is inspired by the beauty of the Appalachian mountains and folklore.

"Al Petteway and Amy White create an energy that ricochets between them...they create 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

Al is a GRAMMY award winning acoustic guitarist. His style is smooth, sweet and completely his own - an artful synthesis of Celtic and Appalacian themes and drive. 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: Celtic, hints of progressive bluegrass, old-time mountainmusic, 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

How to Order

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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