About

Marty Frye is a DC/Baltimore-based musician who brings soul, reverence, and curiosity to Irish traditional music. A multi-instrumentalist, Marty’s primary focus is the Irish flute and tin whistle. He can be found on stages, at pubs, and teaching students across the DC / Baltimore region and sometimes further afield. Marty values deep listening and celebrates the spirit of musical community and mentorship.

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Performance

Marty performs in concert as Mossy Banks with Sarah Collins and David McKindley-Ward. He also performs at pubs, dances, festivals, weddings, and public/private events of all sorts with a variety of musicians. Marty also performs old-time American music on fiddle and guitar. Notable past performances include the Boston Celtic Music Festival, Maryland Irish Festival, Maryland Folk Festival, and the Traditional Music at the Lyceum concert series. See the contact form below to inquire about booking a performance tailored to your needs.

Teaching

Marty is an instructor at the Baltimore Irish Music School. He is also available for private lessons on the Irish flute and whistle, teaching primarily from his home in Brentwood, MD but can provide remote lessons by video call upon request.

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