Hank Bradley and Cathie Whitesides are two of Seattle’s finest folk musicians, specializing in Greek music, old-time fiddle, contra dance music, Irish fiddle and more. Both avidly practice tune-smithing. Whether recorded or in performance they manage to delight for their attention to musical languages as well as for their fearless approach to innovation. Use the navigation bar at left to find out when Hank and Cathie are playing next; how to buy their latest CDs; and how to contact them. Link below for information about the bands they play with.

Bands

Hank and Cathie play Greek music as a duo and in Grecian Sounds with Yannis Novakis. Here's a list of their bios and other groups they are involved in.

Hank Bradley: American, Greek, and European music in diverse groups

Cathie Whitesides: Cathie fiddles contra dance music, Irish music, and of late, Greek music.

Rhythm Rollers: Cathie with Laurie Andres, WB Reid, and Bob McQuillen

Balkan Kafe Orchestra: Hank, Cathie, with Frannie Leopold

Armonikos: Cathie with Laurie and WB Reid

News and Gigs

Sperantsa

The Rhythm Rollers' latest CD, Grand Right and Left, was released in July 2008, and BKO's new CD, Moonlight Over Mendocino, was released in August!!

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Georgia's Restaurant

Hank and Cathie play frequently at Georgia's (Georgia on left) Greek Restaurant with Yannis Novakis (on the right) singing and playing guitar, and have done so for over 10 years.

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