Ann Arbor's Cairn to Cairn is the trio of poet-guitarist Terry Farmer and vocalist–flutist Kelly McDermott, and bassist Rob Crozier, and they have really broke out across southeastern Michigan stages in the summer of 2010. Originally formed in 2007 as a classical flute and guitar duo, Cairn to Cairn soon expanded to begin their exploration into traditional folk music and then into an eclectic blend of Celtic, folk, and world music. Kelly has studied hundreds of ancient Celtic ballads from Wales, Galicia, Brittany, Scotland, and Ireland, and the band has absorbed this music in such a way that it provides essential raw material for new growth. An amalgamation of three distinct musical personalities, Cairn to Cairn melds classical technique with rock ”˜n' roll, and folk songwriting with elements of improvised freedom. Never satisfied with the status quo, these talented musicians continue to look toward the next cairn.