Charlene Adzima
Columbus native and Madison, Wisconsin resident Charlene Adzima has been playing fiddle for over 20 years and has made a name for herself in the United States as an infectiously passionate performer and teacher of Irish music. As the 2005 Midwest Senior Fiddle Champion, Charlene has twice competed at the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann for the world championship. She has shared the stage with renowned masters of Irish music, including Liz Carroll, John Doyle and John Whelan. Her 2007 album release "The Initiation" is a product of Charlene's beginnings in the fertile Irish community of Ohio and her exceptional creativity, highlighting her singing and tune‑writing skills.
Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson has been an active Celtic‑style guitar player for many years, having performed and recorded with local and national musicians such as Sandy Jones, Mike Dugger, Charlene Adzima, and Liz Carroll. Please give a big festival welcome to Charlene Adzima and Rick Nelson!