The Cadleys

The Cadleys are one of the most popular acoustic bands in the Northeast. Following in the tradition of great male-female duets like George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, and Emmylou Harris and Gram Parsons, John and Cathy show how two voices blended in seamless harmony can produce one powerful sound.

In concert, The Cadleys perform traditional mountain ballads and bluegrass classics like “Bury Me Beneath the Willow,” Bill Monroe’s “Blue and Lonesome,” and Alison Krauss’ “The Lucky One.” You’ll also hear innovative acoustic arrangements of favorite Beatles tunes and a generous sampling of original songs.

John’s songs have been recorded by national bluegrass artists such as Missy Raines, Amy Gallatin, and Lou Reid who took John’s song “Time” to the top spot of the national bluegrass charts. John was recently inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame.

Cathy is a powerful live performer with her mesmerizing vocals (including a knockout version of “Over the Rainbow”), instrumental proficiency over a variety of genres, including classical, jazz, flatpicking bluegrass, and clawhammer banjo, and her instant connection with the audience.

Rounding out the band is first-call veteran bassist John Dancks, a member of  the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame, and Perry Cleaveland, one of the most  in-demand mandolin players in Upstate New York. Perry’s virtuoso playing has  been featured in just about every prominent acoustic act in the area, recorded  and live, bluegrass and otherwise. 

In short, a live show by The Cadleys does everything audiences come to a concert for: great singing, solid musicianship, entertaining rapport, and the feeling that they’ve enjoyed a truly special night of music.

"The Cadleys have an easy rapport that reveals much about their shared virtuosity and musical kinship. Their considerable chops give them an effortless, tight sound.” — Syracuse New Times