It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of founding member Jeff Morgan after a long but brave fight against cancer. Jeff leaves behind an important and lasting legacy in our music community. He touched many lives with stories and songs, the least of which include the members of this very band. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
We're not sure yet where Hobnail will go from here.
The folk revival that began in the 1950s brought new attention to the traditional music of American and Celtic cultures. It also shone a bright light on their shared history and unmistakable similarities. Musical influences have crossed the Atlantic in both directions ever since, resulting in a lush mix of contemporary and traditional sounds.
Hobnail calls Bucks County, PA home and has been performing this music in the Pennsylvania/New Jersey area for many years. In this band, Bud Osthaus, Peter Kane, Randy Decker, and Jeff Morgan bring together a wealth of experience performing in venues and festivals around the U.S. and recording multiple albums.
Vocals, fiddle, mandolin, guitar
Vocals, bodhran, djembe, harmonica
Vocals, guitar, concertina
Vocals, high and low whistles, bodhran
We are currently on hiatus for an undetermined time following the death of founding member Jeff Morgan.