Audio - Vernatones
The Vernatones' album, A Toast to the Family, originated as a family project to honor Tara's grandma on her 80th birthday. Tara's mom (Mary Hanish) and aunt (Joan Ketels) grew up in a large family that was always surrounded by traditional, bluegrass and folk music. This album is a compilation of some of their favorites, and also features two original songs by Joan and Denton Ketels. These songs (Toast to the Family & Through the Years) were written surrounding the 50th wedding anniversary of Tara's grandparents. More details can be found on CDBABY.
A Toast to the Family features:
- Joan Ketels, vocals, guitar & piano
- Mary Hanish, vocals, guitar & piano
- Denton Ketels, voice, guitar & percussion
- Tara Klein, cello
- Bruce Rieks, guitar
- Rick Oltman, bass
- Jacque Fowler, flute/tin whistle
The Vernatones are planning to record a second album in early 2008.