David McKindley-Ward

David McKindley-Ward is a multi-instrumentalist from outside Washington, DC who now lives in Boston. He has made a name for himself as a top traditional singer and a much sought after accompanist and teacher. He regularly performs with and has recorded with with many of the regions finest traditional musicians and singers , including Liz Hanley, Billy McComiskey, Eimear Arkins, Joey Abarta, Brenda Castles and many more. He has also recorded with many bands outside the Irish traditional world, bands ranging from folk, country, and old time music.

 

I’m 2018, David won first place in the banjo competition at the mid Atlantic Fleadh, and took second in both singing and accompaniment.