brightwood

traditional Irish/Scottish music for your special occasion

Maple. Cocus. Walnut.

In the right hands, these woods make a variety of sounds ethereal and earthly, deep and bright. Formed in the spring of 2023, brightwood takes its name from our instruments’ sounds.

white dogwood blossoms

Brightwood is also a place name in Central Virginia. With deep roots in this region and based in Charlottesville, the members of brightwood also find inspiration in the area’s natural beauty.

Dogwood. Oak. Boxwood.

  • wooden Olwell flutes with silver keys and rings

    our services

    We are available for parties, weddings, receptions, memorial services, and other occasions.

  • Wooden Celtic harp with festive colored lights

    our music

    Our roots are in Irish traditional music, and we also play tunes from Scotland, Cape Breton, and beyond.

  • fiddle/violin

    about us

    Meet Brenda (harp), Mimi (flute), and Tes (fiddle), the musicians at the core of brightwood!

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions or to set up a consultation.