A GAP TRAIL CONCERT SERIES
JUNE 19-25 2024

Join songwriters Tom Troyer, Galen Clark, and Hannah Marie Standiford as they cycle the Great Allegheny Passage from Cumberland, Maryland to Downtown Pittsburgh. Along the way, they will perform original songs at various venues, raising awareness of the area and promoting sustainable musical touring.

Our journey seeks to uncover untold stories and legends of the Great Allegheny Passage. This year, we'll tour, gather stories, write, and record an album, then return next year to celebrate the music and stories of the Great Allegheny Passage.We aim to showcase environmentally sustainable touring by bike and train in North America for independent musicians who are concerned about the environmental impact of touring by car and plane.

SONGWRITER/PRODUCER/FRONTMAN OF FAREWELL FRIEND

TOM TROYER

Known for his tongue-in-cheek lyrics and nods to bicycling in songs like "Whirlwind" and "Train Tracks," Tom combines his love for music and adventure volunteering with the Organization We Carry Kevan traveling across 3 continents to raise awareness for accessibility. He has released three studio albums for "Farewell Friend", with the fourth, 'The Silent Years,' set to debut in 2024. Beyond his own projects, Tom has engineered over 20 albums at his North Carolina studio, Black Rabbit Audio.

SONGWRITER/MULTI INSTRUMENTALIST/AUDIO ENGINEER

GALEN CLARK

Galen travels the country either as a touring songwriter and singer or running sound for a rodeo. He produced the single "More Time" for Tom's latest record "The Silent Years" and Engineered Hannah's latest album. He tours most regularly with Kirstie Lynn and released "Elusive Cities of Gold", a 6 song EP along with his personal project "Form and Void", a 3 song EP in Early 2024.

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SONGWRITER/MULTI INSTRUMENTALIST/EHTNOMUSICOLOGIST

HANNAH MARIE STANDIFORD

Hannah is a versatile musician with roots in classical guitar, country, and Indonesian music. She is celebrating her "For The Birds" EP as well as the release of "The Sun" with Howling Mob. Hannah's musical journey includes founding the kroncong group Rumput, performing internationally, and conducting research in Indonesia, backed by prestigious fellowships.