…anyone impressed with the dexterity required by speed rock ought to see what Mr. McFarlane does when he flashes his fingers across the fretboard of a stout lute. Little wonder his performance received a standing ovation.
Wall Street Journal

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The Birth of Ayreheart: Bringing the Lute into the 21st Century

When people think of the lute, they often picture it trapped behind a museum glass case or confined strictly to historic reenactments. But when Ronn founded Ayreheart in 2010, the goal was exactly the opposite: he wanted to release this historic instrument into the wild and let it drive a modern acoustic band.

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A Look Back at Our Roots: "One Morning" and "Barley Moon"

Every band has a map of its evolution, and for us, that map is etched into our recordings. If you’re diving into our catalog for the first time, our first two studio albums show exactly how we learned to weave our two favorite worlds—historical art music and traditional folk—together.

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Turning the Page: Welcoming Heather Aubrey Lloyd to the Stage

Every ensemble evolves, and we are absolutely thrilled to share the newest chapter of our musical journey with all of you. Lately, our live shows have featured a brilliant new energy, thanks to the addition of award-winning singer-songwriter Heather Aubrey Lloyd on vocals and acoustic guitar.

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