Rooted in tradition with an ear to the future, Rakish brings an infectious playfulness to their musical explorations, and near-telepathic ensemble playing from years of touring and collaboration. Strings Magazine says: “Explorative and versatile, the duo draws evident inspiration from not just the deep and wide history of Scottish and Irish Celtic composition, but also the precision-focused structures of classical chamber music and a whole array of improvisational styles.” See them perform as part of the Columbia Festival of the Arts’ Free LakeFest Weekend presented by the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center, June 12-14, at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront.