Karen AxelrodKaren Axelrod left the world of classical music over 40 years ago, and has found her home in the folk world. She is highly regarded for her creative piano playing at English, American and Scottish dance events around the U.S. (including Pinewoods Dance Camp, Ogontz, Buffalo Gap, Berea Christmas Country Dance Week, The John C. Campbell Folk School, and BACDS events) and abroad. Her improvisational playing is lyrical yet touched with humor and whimsy. Karen is a member of the bands: Alchemy, Peregrine Road, Night Heron, Murmuration and 3rd String Trio. She also plays accordion and tours with the renowned longsword team, Orion.