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Alan Dunham and Keith Mann are The
Widgets!
It's the Daily Double!
And the answer is...This acoustic duo is comprised of singer / songwriter / guitarist Alan Dunham and singer / songwriter / mandolinist Keith Mann. Their musical style varies with every song they perform, and appreciate all genres of music as long as it is played in a unique manor.... What is "The Widgets", Alex
 Alan's Bio
Alan was born in Maine in 1961 where he began his song writing career. In 1979 Alan moved to upstate NY where he continued singing and recording his original works at his home studio. Alan's home studio evolved into Lylac Studios of South Glens Falls, NY. Later Alan would meet Liz Winge, who he performs with to this day as Dunham & Winge. Check out their website! Musicinharmony.net (See the Link below!) Alan has written countless songs that, in addition to Widgetry 101, can be heard on his solo albums and Dunham and Winge CD's: Watercolors, Kindred Spirits and Alphabet Soup, which features Keith on lead guitar and Mandolin. Alan's musical inspiration has been all those musicians from the British invasion (especially The Fab Four and The Stones), Bob Dylan, Counting Crows and The Gin Blossoms.  Keith's Bio
Keith was born in 1961 upstate NY where he resides with his very supportive wife Laura. Laura and Keith have two children Becky & Keith III (Bubba) who both contributed their talents to Widgetry 101. Keith primarily played in local rock bands while in college. When raising two young children, he layed down his instruments realizing his priority of fatherhood, and has since been pleased with the results of that decision. In 2001 Keith's grandmother bought him his first mandolin for Christmas, an "A" style Kentucky. Keith instantly fell in love with the instrument, and seldom let it get a day's rest. Keith received his second mando from his Mom and Dad, a Macica "F" style custom crafted by Martin Macica. (Visit Marty's website at Macicamandolins.com) Keith's latest mandolin is a circa 1897 Washburn bowlback "Tater bug" which he used on "Same Ol' Ship." Keith is the Coordinator of Volunteers for Washington County Hospice and Palliative Care Program where he started the "Notes from the Heart" volunteer musician program. These volunteer musicians dedicate their talents to the terminally ill and their families. Keith considers this progam his greatest musical accomplishment. Keith also enjoys playing on "The Walk to Emmaus" music teams, where he can praise God with talents he gave him. Keith's musical influences include, Kansas, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Sam Bush, and Nickle Creek. Keith wishes to thank Mom and Dad (Keith and Sharlene) for their love, patience and the example
they provided in life, his wife Laura for the happiness and love she has given him, and kids Becky & Bub for
waking up to those "creative mandolin moments" at 7 AM on Saturday (always know how proud your dad is
of you both), to Sandy and Dick for putting up with those crazy lunch hours and late-night sessions downstairs, author
and friend Jon Katz for teaching me to never stop believing in myself.... and God for his Amazing Grace.
Equipment of choice:
Alan uses Ovation Guitars Sure Mics for live performances Keith uses a Macica "F" style Mandolin D'Addario J-75 .0115 strings Circa 1897 Washburn Bowlback Mandolin on "Same Ol' Ship" Kentucky KM-150S Autograghed by Chris Thile (Thanks Chris!) Elixir Strings Takamine Guitars Korg Tuners Wedgie Picks "as heavy as possible" Carvin PA's for live performances Click on these suggested links:
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