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Once you hear one of Spirit Wing’s impassioned performances you will not soon forget their intense respect for their people and the history of Native Americans or that they have become one of the most popular Native American acts in the Middle Atlantic States.
Spirit Wing’s performers are: Barbara Gregg Andrews-Christy; vocals, flutes, percussion, Barry Lee; vocals, guitar, Chris Hawley; bass, percussion and Doug Penglase, percussion.
Spirit Wing was a finalist for a Native American Music Award in both 2006 and 2007.
Since the year 2000, Spirit Wing has appeared at many Native American Festivals within Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. They are also a popular feature at Coffeehouses and Folk and Acoustic music festivals .
A small sample of their prior appearances include; Bethlehem Musikfest, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Nassau Community College Folk Festival, Delmarva Folk Festival, Two Moon’s Memorial Powwow, Southeastern Cherokee Powwow, Forksville Folk Festival, Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival, Penn’s Landing, Hickory Fest, etc.
Their music comes from a strong folk/acoustic music tradition along with traditional Native songs that date back hundreds of years. All four members of Spirit Wing have performed in various types of bands and ensembles that feature Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, and Country music.
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| 2009 |
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May 2 |
Berks Unity Days |
City Park, Reading, Pa. 2pm |
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May 9-10 |
Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival |
Temple University, Ambler, Pa. |
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May 17-18 |
Outelaunee Park Powwow |
Outelaunee Park,
New Tripoli, Pa. |
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includes a special 7pm show by RedKrozBluez band
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May 23-25 |
Eastern Cherokee Powwow |
Temple Univ. Campus, Ambler, Pa. |
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June 12 |
Raystown Lake Pavilion |
Raystown Lake, Huntington, Pa. 7pm |
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June 13 |
Newburg Campground |
Rt. 994 Newburg (814) 448-3725 7pm |
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June 20 |
Southwest Trading Post |
Skippack, Pa.
(free concert on the patio) |
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July 4-5 |
Hobby Horse Native American Festival |
Hartz Rd. Fleetwood, Pa. |
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July 25 |
Iron Heritage Festival |
Danville, Pa. |
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Aug 1 |
Phoenixville Summer Concert Series |
Main and Bridge st. Phoenixville, Pa. 2pm |
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Aug 21-23 |
Kinzua Heritage Festival |
Russel Pa. |
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Sept 4-7 |
11th Annual Two Moon's Powwow |
Shartlesville Community Park, Shartlesville, Pa. |
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Sept 25-26-27 |
27th annual "Native American Days |
Angle Mounds State Historical Site
Evansville, IN |
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