Join Joshua as he enthralls you with his mastery of the mesmerizing hammered dulcimer. He will be joined by his wife, Stephanie Messick on Celtic harp, and nationally renowned cellist, Max Dyer. This will be an evening you won’t soon forget!

Asheville, North Carolina-based Joshua Messick breathes new life into his ancient, enchanting instrument. Be transported as he weaves cinematic stylings and endless imagination with virtuosic performances. A beautiful and captivating listening experience, Joshua is a composer and innovator influenced by Celtic, World, Renaissance, Folk, and Classical music. Joshua frequently performs throughout the United States and abroad. Recently, he helped design the Master Works “DulciForte” hammered dulcimer, an instrument he plays and represents. He has released seven studio albums and was the featured instrumentalist on the Japanese animated film Mary and the Witch’s Flower by Studio Ponoc, the successor of Studio Ghibli. Joshua owns a recording studio where he collaborates on projects throughout the world.

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Listen to Joshua’s music If you like flowing melodies with beautiful harmonies, listen to Blue Ridge Sunrise, Mountain Laurel, or Autumn Rain. If you prefer more powerful, dramatic music, listen to Ancient Roots or Woodland Dance!

Max Dyer is a cellist with over 30 years of experience in the United States and abroad. In addition to his classical career as a cellist with the Houston Ballet Orchestra and Houston Symphony, Max plays cello in every context from opera and chamber music to folk, jazz, gospel, and Indian classical. A sought-after improvising recording artist, he has performed on Grammy winning albums and hundreds of recording projects from major and independent labels. Max holds a Master’s Degree from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music where he studied with Shirley Trepel. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin and is married to cellist and author Cornelia Watkins. They have three musical sons.

Stephanie Messick grew up in a musical family and studied harp in college before entering nursing school. She accompanied many weddings and special events throughout nursing school. Today she works in surgery and plays Celtic harp with her husband, Joshua, on hammered dulcimer. Stephanie and Joshua live in a cozy mountain home and enjoy the outdoors and cooking.

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