Baltimore's Premier Father-Son Acoustic Roots Stringband
Founders and Hosts of the Baltimore Old Time Music Festival
Winners of the 2019 Clifftop Neo-Traditional Band Contest
Ken & Brad Kolodner are a Baltimore-based father–son Acoustic Roots duo built on family, tradition, and a shared passion for Old Time music. What began as informal living-room sessions grew into a nationally touring collaboration. Ken is one of the most respected hammered dulcimer players in the U.S., known for his work with Helicon and for elevating the instrument in folk music, while also bringing deep roots knowledge as a fiddler and educator. Brad is a dynamic clawhammer banjo player and composer, blending tradition with fresh ideas. Together, their music is joyful, inventive, and deeply connected.
Founders and Hosts of the Baltimore Old Time Music Festival
Winners of the 2019 Clifftop Neo-Traditional Band Contest
Ken & Brad Kolodner are a Baltimore-based father–son Acoustic Roots duo built on family, tradition, and a shared passion for Old Time music. What began as informal living-room sessions grew into a nationally touring collaboration. Ken is one of the most respected hammered dulcimer players in the U.S., known for his work with Helicon and for elevating the instrument in folk music, while also bringing deep roots knowledge as a fiddler and educator. Brad is a dynamic clawhammer banjo player and composer, blending tradition with fresh ideas. Together, their music is joyful, inventive, and deeply connected.
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