Inn Echo

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Artist Showcase

Music

National Arts Center

Thursday, December 4

3:30 p.m

Inn Echo is a dynamic instrumental trio from Prince Edward Island, blending traditional Celtic roots with contemporary influences. Formed in 2019, the band comprises fiddler Karson McKeown (Ottawa, ON), cellist/fiddler Tuli Porcher (Victoria, BC), and guitarist Tom Gammons (Butte, MT). Their name reflects their origins: "Inn" from the inn where Tuli lived and where the group rehearses, and "Echo" symbolizing their vision of resonating different musical traditions from their homelands. Inn Echo's sound is characterized by intricate arrangements and technical precision, earning them nominations such as Music PEI's Emerging Artist and Entertainer of the Year in 2020. They have performed at renowned festivals worldwide, including the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil and Australia's Woodford Folk Festival. Their 2023 album, Hemispheres, features 13 original compositions and traditional tunes, showcasing their evolving sound.