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The Austin Carolers sing as we stroll. We have been sighted from the aisles of Central Market to the pathways of the Arboretum, singing as we go, children following behind. Of course, we do perform shows standing still, and we adapt our show to all occasions: private parties, corporate receptions, office Christmas parties or concerts. We can add instruments, such as piano, or turn the show into a singalong. The Carolers dress in the style of Charles Dickens.
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We are four seasoned professionals who joined forces in 1995, because
we love to sing – especially the songs of Christmas. Our repertoire
includes both traditional carols and popular Christmas tunes, sung with
great flair in unaccompanied style. Many of our arrangements have been
created for us by Grammy-nominated arranger and composer Bill Ginn.
We also write our own arrangements and lyrics, the latter reflecting
life in Austin at Christmas time.
The
Austin Carolers’ soprano is Mady Kaye, known in Austin for her
many years of fine jazz vocals. She has a wealth of choral experience,
and plays guitar and flute as well. Mady has been creating arrangements
for The Austin Carolers since the group’s inception, and writes
additional lyrics for many of the secular Christmas songs. In concert
situations, she brings her guitar and accompanies the Carolers on favorite
songs.
Libby
Hart Barnes, alto, is a veteran of several show bands and pop vocal
groups. Her warm and versatile voice is the cohesive force that binds
the quartet. The Carolers do not exaggerate when we tell you that Libby
is bursting with personality! She brings her incredible enthusiasm to
all her endeavors, whether it’s as a “Foodie” at Central
Market or as a singer in the Riverbend Chorale or with Sotto Voce, a
select choir at Riverbend Church. 
Paul
Spikes is the tenor in The Austin Carolers. He serves as our guide to
musical interpretation and has contributed several arrangements to our
repertoire. When Paul is not singing, he is most often to be found behind
his upright bass. He plays with various jazz bands around Austin, as
well as with The Beat Divas and Mady Kaye’s ensembles. Paul is
also a wonderful harmonica player. Though he rarely plays harp in public,
he can be found on a variety of recordings.
The
Carolers’ bass, Art Kidd, is the only living Yale graduate to
decline an invitation to join the esteemed vocal group “The Whiffenpoofs.”
Art has many years of singing experience, but he is best known in the
Austin area as a fine drummer. He plays with so many bands that it’s
hard to keep up with him! Another expression of Art’s musicianship
is that he is an accomplished ukulele player. He plays the baritone
ukulele with the Carolers on some of our swinging Christmas pop tunes. 
