Furnace Mountain consists of Dave VanDeventer on Fiddle and Vocals, Morgan Morrison on Bouzouki and Vocals, and Aimee Curl on Bass and Vocals, and includes transient members Danny Knicely on Mandolin, Zach Lester or Bodhran, and John Flower on Washtub. The band has graced stages near and far, from the Yangtzee River in China to the banks of the Shenandoah River, where they host the famous Watermelon Park Fest each year. The music of Furnace Mountain is at times lively and raucous, with spirited fiddle melodies weaving in and around the powerful rhythms of the bass and bouzouki. It is at other times poignant and poetic, with sublime vocal harmonies beautifully interpreting some of the oldest songs ever written.

Furnace Mountain also performs a variety of original compositions, such as Scrampwang, Weezer's Dream, and the ever popular Spuds.

About the Members

David VanDeventer aka Fiddlin' Dave has been studying the folk origins of the fiddle for over 20 years. He is a fiddle and mandolin instructor, and an active member of The Woodshedders, and David Via & Corn Tornado as well. Other notable artists he has recorded with are Keller Williams, Larry Keel, Cracker, Sammy Sheilor, Zan McCleod, and Ralph Gordon.

Morgan Morrison began singing and playing guitar with her family at thirteen, and at eighteen took up the bouzouki after becoming interested in old-time and celtic music. She soon began creating her own compositions as well as arranging new versions of traditional folk songs and tunes. Morgan counts her father, John Morrison, Heidi Martin, John Doyle, Donal Lunny, Bob Dylan, and Sandy Denny among many who have inspired her. Her favorite venues include the Prism Coffeehouse, SmileFest, The Kennedy Center, The Purple Fiddle, and Watermelon Park Fest.

Aimee Curl is...

Danny Knicely plays mandolin and guitar and sings harmony. He currently also plays with Footworks Dance Ensemble, David Via & Corn Tornado, and James Leva.

Zacharia Lester plays the bodhran. He also currently owns and operates an organic farm in Waterford, Virginia. He has played with Riverdance, Larry Keel, and members of Lunasa, among others.