About the Music
2007.04.25
John and Cathy have each been playing music in the Syracuse area for many years, and have recently combined their talents into a “new acoustic” duo featuring smooth duet harmonies supported by guitars, mandolin, and banjo.
Their music includes everything from bluegrass standard such as "Blue and Lonesome," classic folk songs like “The Water Is Wide,” to the new acoustic sounds of Alison Krauss, Nancy Griffith, Leonard Cohen, Emmylou Harris… all the way to fresh, original versions of Beatles tunes like “Yesterday” and “I Will.” Together, they present a highly enjoyable listening experience for audiences of all ages.
John Cadley
Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals
John is currently the leader of John Cadley and the Lost Boys, voted Best Bluegrass Group of 2009 by the Syracuse New Times Readers’ Poll, with two SAMMY-winning CDs of John’s original material. John is also the writer of “Time,” a #1 hit on the national bluegrass charts as recorded by Lou Reid and Carolina.
Cathy Wenthen
Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
Cathy was a music director at the Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville, NY, with many years of experience of playing, singing, arranging and conducting. Under her leadership, the IC Folk Group has a reputation as one of the finest in the area.