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The Beers Family

Genre: Folk, Traditional Folk, Celtic
Origin: U.S.A
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Biography

Active from 1958 through 1972, the Beers Family formed a traditional folk ensemble directed by Bob Beers, born in 1920 and deceased May 26, 1972, with participation from his spouse Evelyne and their daughter Martha, who entered the group in 1964. The musicians specialized in Scots-Irish repertoire performed on period instruments such as the psaltery. In 1966 the family launched the Fox Hollow Festival at their property in the Berkshires. Bob Beers died in an automobile accident in 1972, yet Evelyne and Martha maintained both live performances and the festival’s continuation.

Top Songs

  1. Christmas with the Beers FamilyChristmas HornpipeChristmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family2:00
  2. Introducing the Beers FamilyThe Water Is WideIntroducing the Beers Family · 1965Introducing the Beers Family2:45
  3. Introducing the Beers FamilyA Starry Night to Ramble (Kisses and Love)Introducing the Beers Family · 1965Introducing the Beers Family2:02
  4. Introducing the Beers FamilyThe Old Woman Went to the WellIntroducing the Beers Family · 1965Introducing the Beers Family1:42
  5. Introducing the Beers FamilyThe Green Grass of ShilohIntroducing the Beers Family · 1965Introducing the Beers Family2:13
  6. Introducing the Beers FamilyThe Lass from the Low CountreeIntroducing the Beers Family · 1965Introducing the Beers Family2:54
  7. Introducing the Beers FamilySpeed the PlowIntroducing the Beers Family · 1965Introducing the Beers Family2:12
  8. Introducing the Beers FamilyThe Palace GrandIntroducing the Beers Family · 1965Introducing the Beers Family3:22
  9. Introducing the Beers FamilyMattie GrovesIntroducing the Beers Family · 1965Introducing the Beers Family9:09
  10. Christmas with the Beers FamilyThree Little DrummersChristmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family2:45
  11. Christmas with the Beers FamilyO Holy NightChristmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family3:00
  12. Introducing the Beers FamilyThe Connaughtman's RamblesIntroducing the Beers Family · 1965Introducing the Beers Family1:47
  13. Christmas with the Beers FamilyLa Virgen Lava PanalesChristmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family3:15
  14. Christmas with the Beers FamilyThe Holly Bears a BerryChristmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family2:30
  15. Christmas with the Beers FamilyWhat Child Is This?Christmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family2:48
  16. Christmas with the Beers FamilyCherry Tree CarolChristmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family2:06
  17. Christmas with the Beers FamilyAway by the Manger so MildChristmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family2:50
  18. Christmas with the Beers FamilyThe Seven Joys of MaryChristmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family3:25
  19. Christmas with the Beers FamilyMary's Little Boy ChildChristmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family3:10
  20. Christmas with the Beers FamilyThe Peace CarolChristmas with the Beers Family · 1966Christmas with the Beers Family3:00

Albums

Dumbarton's Drums - More Songs From The Beers Family

Dumbarton's Drums - More Songs From The Beers Family

1967
Dumbarton's Drums - More Songs From The Beers Family
The Beers Family · Album · 1967
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  1. The Black Haired LassThe Beers Family3:42
  2. My Love LovesThe Beers Family2:45
  3. The Peg Leg WeaverThe Beers Family1:28
  4. The Golden SkeinThe Beers Family3:10
  5. The High Wind That Blew the Low Post DownThe Beers Family3:17
  6. The House CarpenterThe Beers Family3:46
  7. Haste to the WeddingThe Beers Family2:00
  8. The Maid On the Little San CroixThe Beers Family4:07
  9. In My Garden Grows Plenty of ThymeThe Beers Family2:23
  10. The Green Fields of AmericaThe Beers Family2:47
  11. All On a Gorm'l DayThe Beers Family2:54
  12. Time PassesThe Beers Family2:00
  13. The Bachelor BoyThe Beers Family4:04
  14. The Lonesome DoveThe Beers Family3:21
  15. The Lamplighter's HornpipeThe Beers Family2:17
  16. Dumbarton's DrumsThe Beers Family2:48
Christmas with the Beers Family

Christmas with the Beers Family

1966
Christmas with the Beers Family
The Beers Family · Album · 1966
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  1. Three Little DrummersThe Beers Family2:45
  2. O Holy NightThe Beers Family3:00
  3. Christmas HornpipeThe Beers Family2:00
  4. La Virgen Lava PanalesThe Beers Family3:15
  5. The Holly Bears a BerryThe Beers Family2:30
  6. What Child Is This?The Beers Family2:48
  7. Cherry Tree CarolThe Beers Family2:06
  8. Away by the Manger so MildThe Beers Family2:50
  9. The Seven Joys of MaryThe Beers Family3:25
  10. Mary's Little Boy ChildThe Beers Family3:10
  11. The Peace CarolThe Beers Family3:00
  12. Silent Night, Holy NightThe Beers Family3:35
Introducing the Beers Family

Introducing the Beers Family

1965
Introducing the Beers Family
The Beers Family · Album · 1965
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  1. Molly BanThe Beers Family1:35
  2. Dumbarton's DrumsThe Beers Family5:07
  3. The Brave VolunteerThe Beers Family2:51
  4. Dev'lish MaryThe Beers Family2:16
  5. Lullaby to MarthaThe Beers Family3:55
  6. The Connaughtman's RamblesThe Beers Family1:47
  7. The Water Is WideThe Beers Family2:45
  8. A Starry Night to Ramble (Kisses and Love)The Beers Family2:02
  9. The Old Woman Went to the WellThe Beers Family1:42
  10. The Green Grass of ShilohThe Beers Family2:13
  11. The Lass from the Low CountreeThe Beers Family2:54
  12. Speed the PlowThe Beers Family2:12
  13. The Palace GrandThe Beers Family3:22
  14. Mattie GrovesThe Beers Family9:09