Press Blurb

Rowan is a Celtic and traditional folk band from Vermont whose sound is shaped by six dynamic players:

    • Patrick McKenzie – Vocals, guitar, mandolin, cuatro octave‑mandolin, celtic harp
    • Katelyn McKenzie – Vocals, guitar, mandolin, cuatro octave‑mandolin, celtic harp
    • Marshall Paulsen – Clawhammer banjo, vocals
    • Hannah Assefa – Fiddle, vocals
    • Scott McGrath – Bass, vocals
    • Hazen Metro – Highland pipes

Drawing on backgrounds that span everything from the 1960s folk revival, to decades of old‑time banjo tradition, Northern Vermont fiddle roots, multi‑genre bass work, and world‑class Scottish piping, Rowan brings audiences a vibrant blend of Celtic melody, American folk energy, and Vermont‑grown storytelling.