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Andrew Holbert

Celtic Musician

Andrew Holbert, a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Morgantown, WV, is passionate about Celtic, traditional, and progressive instrumental music. Largely self-taught by ear, he blends intricate melodies with dynamic rhythms. A regular at local traditional sessions, he captivates audiences with his expressive playing and inventive musical explorations.

Andrew Holbert is a versatile guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter from Morgantown, WV, known for his vibrant passion for both Celtic and traditional music as well as progressive instrumental genres. Largely self-taught and trained by ear, Andrew has developed a unique musical voice that blends intricate melodies with rhythmic drive. He is a familiar face at local traditional music sessions, where he regularly performs and collaborates with fellow musicians, sharing his love for authentic acoustic sounds and dynamic improvisation. Whether weaving delicate fingerstyle guitar passages or exploring innovative instrumental compositions, Andrew brings energy, creativity, and heartfelt expression to every performance.

The International Festival of Flutes: People | Place | Culture, hosted by West Virginia University, takes place on lands that include the ancestral territories of the Shawnee, Lenape (Delaware), Haudenosaunee (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, Tuscarora), Cherokee, and many other Indigenous peoples.

We honor and recognize the Indigenous Nations and communities who have stewarded this region since time immemorial, and on whose ancestral lands we gather today to celebrate diverse musical traditions and cultural expressions from around the world.

We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors, whose generous support makes both this event and our scholarship opportunities possible: American Forest National Heritage Area, Szilagyi Family Foundation Inc, Jupiter, Altus, Azumi Flutes, Wm. S. Haynes Company, Edna A. Falbo Endowment, Holiday Inn, WVU, College of Creative Arts and Media, WVU School of Music
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