Joseph Decosimo / The Horsenecks

A leading interpreter of the fiddle, banjo, and song traditions from the Appalachian South, Joseph Decosimo has introduced audiences around the world to the beauty and vitality of the region’s music. A student of the last master traditional musicians in his home region of Tennessee, Joseph draws on a well of profound creativity and repertoire to create fresh sounds.

Playing original and traditional Old Time and roots music, The Horsenecks are Oregonian Gabrielle Macrae and Liverpool, England native Barry Southern. Based in Astoria, Oregon, they are two award-winning multi-instrumentalists who have come together from traditional music backgrounds and found a sound that weaves through layers of influence that include Western North Carolina’s rich fiddle and banjo tradition, classic country, early Bluegrass, and British Folk.