The East Coasters in Concert and Conversation

The East Coasters are Madeline Dierauf, Richard Osban, and Calum Bell, a group of young
Irish musicians from the East coast of the United States whose sound and arrangements are a rich blend
of the music in their local communities.

Madeline Dierauf is from Western North Carolina, and began playing Irish music under the
tutelage of Asheville’s Beanie O’Dell before quickly becoming immersed in Atlanta’s Irish music
scene. Her music has taken her to many stages, from Wilkesboro’s Merlefest to IrishFest
Atlanta and the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Her sensitive and thoughtful approach to the
tunes and harmonies is a cornerstone of the band’s unique sound.

Richard Osban is a driving and dynamic guitarist based in Baltimore, Maryland. He cut his teeth
on Irish music while living in Europe, and toured internationally with several Irish and Scottish
music projects before returning to the US. He has performed on festival stages and been an
instructor at many teaching festivals both in Europe and the US, and his deliberate approach to
harmony reinforces and underpins the band’s groove.

Calum Bell is a multi-instrumentalist who has been performing on New England stages since the
age of seven, when he started touring with the Bell Family Band, and he can be found today
playing six nights a week at venues in and around his native Boston. He brings a mastery far
beyond his years to the Irish fiddle and flute, and regularly tours with international Irish music
and dance shows in the US and Europe. His innovative approach to the music combines
syncopation and creative harmonies with a deep respect for the tradition.