Idlewild performs mainly Celtic Traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, and the Isle of Man. You may also hear them play early and traditional music from various cultures , such as English, French and old time American music.

Idlewild can perform as a duo, (Dave and Carol) or Trio, Quartet, Quintet on up to a seven piece group.

Contact us at

idlewild@idlewildrecordings.com

David and Carol Sharp also perform with our "Glastonbury duo" for medieval, and renaissance faires with storytelling and music. Please view our Glastonbury page for more information.

Story Crossroads story spectacular - 50 min. of Celtic Stories https://www.facebook.com/storycrossroads/videos/1397776520406472/ 

Goin' Across the Sea / Glenn's Ferry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15ZSwYdrAxY

Promontory - by D. Sharp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQKNh0-Sqdw

The Milking Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHpxj8MagK8

Oh My Darling - by Dave and Carol Sharp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBM3KInVnek

Appaloosa - by D. Sharp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik1h5dbTfq0

The Derby Ram - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cx7EgBqq0k 

Cailleach an Dudain or the Blue Hag - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EalOsa2dHJI 

The Song of the Water Kelpie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81F_9j-Aopg

Spotted Pony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP81dzkDX8s

 

Mo Ghile Mear - Irish vocal - My Hero - Idlewild at the 2018 Utah Arts Festival https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOrB7pvzospBl-j8R7IcxAYOFi7BtsaUkWLQaQ_otlnqESxHaAvb6KNltoBKfEqLQ/photo/AF1QipMMDQEYWvezsjionYvu-mqLx9F7aif5lzrzgHNB?key=ek11RGdjVEk1bVAtdEFCVmtTeXFsTnoydVBhbkVR

Miri Abertawe / Cailleach an Dudane - Welsh and Scottish country dances - Idlewild at the 2018 Utah Arts Festival https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOrB7pvzospBl-j8R7IcxAYOFi7BtsaUkWLQaQ_otlnqESxHaAvb6KNltoBKfEqLQ/photo/AF1QipOBsJSpWCMrBk-kxDEApVL8BYmu2dGJZXluMMF3?key=ek11RGdjVEk1bVAtdEFCVmtTeXFsTnoydVBhbkVR

 

The Parting Glass - Irish song - Idlewild quartet at the 2018 Utah Arts Festival. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOrB7pvzospBl-j8R7IcxAYOFi7BtsaUkWLQaQ_otlnqESxHaAvb6KNltoBKfEqLQ/photo/AF1QipNIrra74NkA2Zl5P3W_6J4TiDLIuwvdFJJuPOYf?key=ek11RGdjVEk1bVAtdEFCVmtTeXFsTnoydVBhbkVR

 

Cerdd Wefus - Welsh Mouth music reel - Idlewild quartet at the 2018 Utah Arts Festival https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOrB7pvzospBl-j8R7IcxAYOFi7BtsaUkWLQaQ_otlnqESxHaAvb6KNltoBKfEqLQ/photo/AF1QipPXc-FVcRmv4Wvh7w3J_uRA5fUy8-aVx4KTwm9P?key=ek11RGdjVEk1bVAtdEFCVmtTeXFsTnoydVBhbkVR

 

Blind Mary - Turlough O'Carolan - Idlewild quartet at the 2018 Utah Arts Festival https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOrB7pvzospBl-j8R7IcxAYOFi7BtsaUkWLQaQ_otlnqESxHaAvb6KNltoBKfEqLQ/photo/AF1QipM8HlN63Fbk4B8ADrbhGbxLKYPoVRY_CeQ-XrSD?key=ek11RGdjVEk1bVAtdEFCVmtTeXFsTnoydVBhbkVR

 The Gued Man of Ballingigh / Ar Hyd y Nos / Another jig'll do / Mo Ghile Mear - Idlewild at the 2018 Utah Arts Festival https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOrB7pvzospBl-j8R7IcxAYOFi7BtsaUkWLQaQ_otlnqESxHaAvb6KNltoBKfEqLQ/photo/AF1QipPaYYDpUBhAjbRUtRfJk1vkHhSkVIA79wnimaFo?key=ek11RGdjVEk1bVAtdEFCVmtTeXFsTnoydVBhbkVR

 

Hunt the Cat / The Holy Ground / The Milking Song - Idlewild Quartet at the 2018 Utah Arts Festival https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOrB7pvzospBl-j8R7IcxAYOFi7BtsaUkWLQaQ_otlnqESxHaAvb6KNltoBKfEqLQ/photo/AF1QipMqAHwF3VywVpAKrStMfnvn23Y_A3YnzldYT_Yw?key=ek11RGdjVEk1bVAtdEFCVmtTeXFsTnoydVBhbkVR

 

William Phillip's Delight - Welsh country dance - Idlewild Quartet at the 2018 Utah Arts Festival https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOrB7pvzospBl-j8R7IcxAYOFi7BtsaUkWLQaQ_otlnqESxHaAvb6KNltoBKfEqLQ/photo/AF1QipNHjwM6oRpzvSxNJsDkKy-1nYfdOLabTfNgl7Kr?key=ek11RGdjVEk1bVAtdEFCVmtTeXFsTnoydVBhbkVR