From the time she was a small child, Kari has been singing and performing for family and friends. She played Suzuki Violin at 5 years old, but switched to flute when she moved away from her instructor. She played the flute for several years before bagging it all for the glamorous drum section. Too bad that didn’t work out. Kari also sang as a member of every school choir that would accept her. Oddly enough, she is now trying to recapture her youth and play the flute again… but that sort of thing can happen in middle age. Some might suggest it’s because no one wants to sit too closely while she bangs away at the bodhran, but Kari hopes the flute will make her a more versatile member of the band. Kari started singing Celtic music about five years ago and joined Ceol Ceili in 2003. (It seems the begging and pleading worked!) Along with music, Kari is also pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling, so if you need to talk she’s happy to set up an appointment. Or just join her in the singing!