What is a Dulcimer?

A dulcimer is similar to a guitar only different!  Unlike a guitar, the dulcimer has no neck.  The body, or sound box, of the instrument runs the full length of the fret board.  The dulcimer is a member of the zither family (classified as a "fretted zither") and is a diatonically fretted instrument.  What that means is, it is like having the white keys on a piano, but not the black keys.  You can play anything on the dulcimer that you can play on the guitar.  The mountain dulcimer is one of the easiest musical instruments to learn and is also the most economical.
No lessons required!!!

Experience music from the dulcimer community on "Dulcimer Radio".  We hope you enjoy the fine music!

Kerry and Paul Coates, talented musicians living in Capitan, New Mexico, include in their program a wide variety of instrumental styles using the Fretted Dulcimer, Electric Guitar & Acoustic Guitar.  Fretted Dulcimers are heard in a wide variety of musical genres and the blend of Fretted Dulcimer and Electric/Acoustic Guitar is an unusual mix.

Kerry Coates has been sharing the music of the Fretted Dulcimer since 1985, and Paul, also known around Texas as "Pickin' Pauly", has been captivating audiences with his awesome talent on guitar since he was ten years old.  A versatile duo, Kerry and Paul, quietly perform a range of music including lively dance tunes, Old-Time mountain music, Classic Rock, Classic Country, Show Tunes, Hit Parade, Hymns, Classical, Irish, Old and New Country and bluegrass.  Dances With Dulcimers crosses several decades of music, so you will always hear a song you love.  You’ll hear hints of the Beatles, Elvis, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Bill Staines, Rod McKuen, Everly Brothers and a whole lot more.  They will so completely engage your mind that you likely won't notice that your foot has been tapping all along until it's too late to stop.  After hearing them, you'll have a new appreciation for both the Fretted Dulcimer and for the magic they create with it.  Their unique blending of electric and acoustic music will refresh your soul.

Occasionally, as Paul's music takes him out on the road with various Nashville acts, Kerry will team up with various local musicians to bring you music that is tailored to your venue and guaranteed to satisfy your hunger for a unique and ear-capturing experience.

Dances With Dulcimers tailors shows to fit your time and theme.
Performances vary from one to three sets.

Dances With Dulcimers has performed at fairs, festivals, civic and community events, private parties, holiday parties, museum functions, fund raisers and at dinner parties.  They’d like to perform for you!

Dances With Dulcimers is available for the following venues:

Business After Hours, Clubs, Community Events, Festivals, Picnics, Anniversaries, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Bar-B-Ques, Grand Openings, Corporate Functions, Hotels, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Picnics, Awards Nights, Restaurants, Country Clubs, Reunions, Private Parties, Coffee Houses, Christmas Dinners, Banquets, Holiday Parties, House Concerts and other special events.

Reserve your Dances With Dulcimers show today!!!

For bookings E-Mail Kerry & Paul or call 575.973.0444.

Sometimes a song from a street musician is just enough to make us enjoy our day and carry on with life a little better than before.  One song at a time.

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