At first it seems a bit disconcerting. The fertile creative soil from which W.C. Handy and the Muscle Shoals Sound flowered has yielded a group of musicians who have dug deeper for their inspiration; down to the roots of most forms of American Music.

The Full Moon Ensemble performs the music of Scotland, Ireland and early America and have developed into an extraordinarily powerful group whose sound cuts right to the heart of the emotional bone.

This six-piece band has joined what is best in the world of the trained musicians and those that are self taught to form an explosive sound which offers the listener an incredible variety of melodies and emotions.

The Full Moon Ensemble consists of:

• Grand Masters Fiddle Champion Daniel Carwile on fiddle and mandolin
• Five-time State of Alabama banjo champion Scooter Muse on guitar, tenor banjo and five string banjo
• 18-year-old Allison King on lead vocals and guitar
• Annette Harman on pedal harp, folk harp, keyboards and vocals
• Tony Lee on bass and bouzouki
• Tom Risher on dumbek, shakers and various percussion

The Full Moon Ensemble is without a doubt ---- a true listening experience. A few thoughts on the band - - - - -

• "a fresh new sound from Alabama; absolutely wonderful!" (Regis Malady, The Celtic Trader, Charlotte, NC)

• "The Full Moon Ensemble gave us our first sell-out concert in the Performance Hall at the University of North Alabama . .a huge hit . . every time their music has left the audience wanting more!" (Dr. Joe Wallace, Director of University Events, The University of North Alabama)

• "What a wide range of tremendous musical talent! . . . . a must hear!" (Gary Morrison, Producer / Celtic Jam & Celtic Stages, Grandfather Mountain Highland Games)

• "The Full Moon Ensemble keeps captivating crowds with the melodious, soul-stirring musical heritage of Ireland, Scotland and early America. Their debut recording, 'Safe Harbor,' confirms what live audiences have known all along: Six of the Muscle Shoals area's most versatile musicians have blended their own distinctive styles into a stimulating and thouroughly mesmerizing partnership. Together the Full Moon Ensemble makes these vintage vestiges of the Celtic tradition seem remarkably fresh, vibrant and uplifting!" (Terry Pace, Entertainment Editor, Times Daily)

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