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Who is Kort McCumber?
Kort McCumber is a multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter who plays a compelling blend of musical genres known, for lack of a more specific term, as Americana music. Born and raised in rural northern Florida, Kort's musical career started at an early age, largely because of the influence of his mother, a concert pianist with the Jacksonville Symphony. He has continued to explore and grow musically, increasing his skills and touring extensively while living in Colorado. "To me, music and life are synonomous. I play music to inspire others which, in turn, inspires me."

What genre of music does Kort play?
The genre of music that best describes the style Kort plays is Americana. Americana is a loose term that describes "classic American music" ranging in style from roots-based bluegrass to alternative country, blues, zydeco, and other native forms. Essentially, Americana consists of a wide variety of musical genres that includes the diverse range of cultural influences which we call American. However, Kort started out at an early age playing classical music on piano and cello. The sophistication and complexities of his classical beginnings continue to influence his music today.

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Where does Kort McCumber & McCumberland Gap call home?
In the beautiful Rocky Mountain foothills of Gold Hill, Colorado. Kort tours both nationally and internationally, but is always happy to return to his wife and furry kids, Guinness, Nugget and Willow, in their mountain setting along Left Hand Creek.

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When is the next record coming out?
Kort heads to the studio this Fall. If all goes well, let's keep our fingers crossed for early 2007!

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Where'd those great songs come from?
He made them up in his head! 90% of the songs Kort plays are originals he has crafted from years of experimenting with song structure and melody, listening to musicians he admires, attending song school, and writing from his heart. Kort also collaborates with other musicians, joining forces to co-write songs together.

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Will Kort play at my wedding, house concert, educational workshop, school, or event?
Contact us here to schedule a performance or here to find out more about weddings.

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What is a house concert?
A house concert is a scheduled, intimate performance featuring one or more spotlighted folk music artists. It is held at a person's house, usually in the living room, but occasionally held in the back yard or in a nearby private space. Usually the person throwing the house concert helps promote the performance and encourages their friends and community members who attend to donate a cover charge in order to pay the artist. Hosting a house concert is a great way for you to experience regional touring musicians in an intimate setting and to become extremely popular with all of your friends! Kort has performed at many house concerts. Contact us here to find out more.

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Does Kort do studio work?
You bet! Kort is an enthusiastic musician who loves all types of music and sharing his strengths with others. His strengths include an eagerness and ability to play a variety of instruments well. And in addition to being a strong lead vocalist, Kort's skill, sensitivity, and professionalism with vocal harmonies is remarkable.

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Is Kort available for Educational performances, lectures, workshops?
That's another yep! Kort has a background in Education and loves to share the gift of his craft with others of all ages and experience. He is a fantastic presenter and showman.

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What instruments does Kort play?
Kort's never met an instrument he didn't like!
His musical roots sprouted at age 4 with piano and cello. They quickly grew to include guitar, upright bass, electric bass, banjo, mandolin, bouzouki and harmonica.

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Who's that chick on the fiddle?
That would be Mrs. Beth M. Wilberger, Kort's sister. Visit her page here.

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What's a hootenanny?
(n) hoot’ n an e. 1) a shindig; 2) a hullabaloo; 3) a jamboree, wingding, ruckus or musical hoedown/throw-down; there is typically much music, dance and libations. From hillbilly vernacular, generally thought to be derived from the name of a famous old banjo-pickin’ moonshiner‘s wife, “Hootin’ Annie”, a whirling dervish of a dancer from the hills and hollers of Appalachia.

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What will happen if I don't attend a hootenanny?
Failure to attend a hootenanny could lead to deep lyrical regret, severe acoustic remorse, irreparable sensory deprivation and that sinking feeling that you just missed out on something real. It is also entirely possible that you may sprout 2 left feet, lose all rhythmic ability and never dance again. Only known remedy is to get to the next Original Americana Hootenanny with McCumberland Gap as soon as humanly possible.

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