The Kathleen Parks Band is a dynamic and innovative ensemble led by Kathleen Parks, a virtuoso fiddler, singer, songwriter, and dancer whose performances are celebrated for their energy, creativity, and emotional depth. Her music seamlessly blends pop, folk, jazz, and traditional roots styles, creating a sound that feels both fresh and familiar. While her lyrics and melodies lean toward pop, her fiddle draws on a deep foundation in Celtic, American roots, bluegrass, jazz, and Irish music, resulting in a versatile, improvisation-driven experience where groove and spontaneity take center stage. Every performance is an unpredictable yet cohesive journey that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

Kathleen’s musical foundation was nurtured in a deeply creative family in New York’s Hudson Valley. The daughter of renowned trumpetist Eric Parks, she grew up immersed in music, including polka through her father’s work with Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra. She later earned a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, further honing her craft. Parks has been featured as a soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a production of Peer Gynt, appeared as a covergirl for Fiddler Magazine, and continues to inspire audiences with her multifaceted talents as a singer, fiddler, and performer.

Park's debut solo album, Rolling Down the Line (2024), highlights her songwriting, original fiddle tunes, and select covers, performed either with a full band or in intimate fiddle-and-voice settings. Her approach emphasizes emotional connection, using music as a vehicle for joy, storytelling, and soulful expression.

Audiences can expect soaring fiddle solos, tight harmonies, and infectious rhythms that will have you tapping your feet and moving along with the music. Whether you’re a longtime fan of roots music or new to the scene, the Kathleen Parks Band delivers a vibrant, heartfelt, and unforgettable performance that you will get to experience firsthand at The Westchester Bluegrass Club!