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Mountain Quickstep (Beacon, New York), combines elements from the old-time, bluegrass, and early country music of the Adirondack, Appalachian, and Smoky Mountain regions of the United States.  For over 13 years, Mountain Quickstep has brought lively fiddle tunes, lonesome folksongs, and fancy footwork to audiences from New England to Texas and abroad.  The toe-tapping instrumental and vocal harmony with French Canadian and Celtic influences showcases the diversity of rural American music.  The opportunity to experience new cultures, hear traditional music from around the globe, and share its own music has inspired Mountain Quickstep to travel with The Rhythm Road.

Sara Milonovich (Vocals and Fiddle) is a singer, fiddler, composer, and bandleader as well as a sought-after accompanist for a number of other artists in many musical genres.  She has been playing the fiddle for over 23 years and is versatile in many different styles.  She has performed American roots, folk-rock, bluegrass, Celtic, and Appalachian music throughout the United States and Europe.  Milonovich continues to tour as a solo artist, and in collaboration with artists such as Richard Shindell, Pete Seeger, and The McKrells.

Greg Anderson (Guitar and Bass) has been a mainstay in many folk, ethnic, and world music scenes throughout the years.  He tours with celebrated Irish fiddler Eileen Ivers, and has worked with many other singer/songwriters, including Richard Shindell, Tommy Sands, and Dave Moore.  He has also played with The Klezmatics and accompanied them on tours with legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman.  As a producer and arranger, he is a recognized expert in blending traditional and world music with contemporary sounds.

John Kirk (Vocals and STRING INSTRUMENTS) is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and versatile instrumentalist on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and banjo. As a career musician, he has toured throughout the world, playing music and singing in concerts, festivals and schools. In addition to his work with Mountain Quickstep, John performs with other artists, an international dance troupe, and he teaches at Bennington College in Vermont, and Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. John can be heard as a studio musician contributing on over one hundred recordings. His song, “Long Roads”, was recorded by the popular country band, the Dixie Chicks.

Trish Miller (Banjo and guitar) has been performing and teaching Appalachian clog dancing since 1981. In addition to playing banjo and guitar, Trish is a popular caller for country square dances. Her stepping style is rooted in the southern mountains of the United States, mixed with influences from tap and Celtic repertoires.  Early on, she danced with the Green Grass Cloggers from Asheville, North Carolina. Trish choreographs dance programs for schools, theater and festivals. She also teaches banjo at Skidmore College.