Fun Tunes, Fun Times!

Welcome to the world of Fresh Pict — where tradition meets toe-tapping fun! With rich harmonies, inventive rhythms, and just a dash of mischief, this seasoned trio brings Celtic classics to life with their own fresh twist. Along the way, you’ll not only hear the music — you’ll learn the stories, history, and heart behind it.

Logo with the words 'Fresh Pict' in ornate golden lettering over a Celtic knot design and a shield-shaped background.
A three-member band performing on a small outdoor stage in front of a brick wall. One person is playing a double bass, another is singing into a microphone and playing a guitar, and the third is also singing and playing a guitar.

Fresh Pict’s performances span the full emotional palette—from bold sea shanties and rollicking drinking songs to tender love ballads and mournful Celtic airs.

In every show, Fresh Pict delivers an authentic, high‑spirited celebration of folk tradition, musicianship, and community—an experience both polished and warmly inviting.

Three people, two men and one woman, standing in front of Irish-themed decorations, including a large shamrock sign and a map of Ireland. The man in the center is holding a staff and wearing a tartan sash, indicating a possibly traditional Irish or Scottish cultural event. The woman and the man on the right are smiling, with the woman wearing glasses and the man wearing a hat and glasses.

More than just music, Fresh Pict offers immersive narratives woven through traditional tunes and ballads. As Valerie Wilson, sponsor of a Fresh Pict Celtic Christmas program, puts it: “Fresh Pict immerses their audience in not only Celtic music but in the stories that go with it. An outstanding talented group of musicians!”

Three people sitting on a park bench with musical instruments, surrounded by trees and greenery. One person with glasses holds a double bass, another with a guitar, and the third person, dressed in traditional Scottish attire, holds bagpipes.

Fresh Pict brings the magic of Celtic music to life with exuberance, precision, and heartfelt storytelling. Band members excel in both instrumental craft and vocal performance—treating listeners to spirited solos, lush harmonies, and joyous energy that invigorates every stage.

  • A man with short dark hair and a light face, smiling, holding a musical instrument, possibly a bagpipe, outdoors during winter or early spring with bare trees in the background.

    Patrick Burr DeWitt

    TIN WHISTLE, CIELIDH PIPES, VOCALS

    By day, he wrangles teenagers and trumpets as a high school band teacher — by night, Patrick unleashes his musical wizardry as the founder and melodic engine of Fresh Pict. With over 20 years at the helm, he blends technical chops and pure Celtic joy to keep audiences tapping, clapping, and coming back for more.

  • A woman with gray hair and glasses, wearing a plaid sweater and black scarf, holding an acoustic guitar outside during daytime.

    Maria Davis

    GUITAR, VOCALS

    She decoded the secrets of life as a biology professor — now Maria brings that same precision (and a lot more fun!) to her guitar in Fresh Pict. With toe-tapping rhythms, sweet harmonies, and a voice as smooth as a Celtic mist, she’s been a heartbeat of the band for three years — and a fan of the music for life.

  • A man with glasses, a beard, and a mustache, wearing a black top hat and black jacket, is smiling and holding a double bass outdoors with trees in the background.

    Kurt Young

    BASS, VOCALS

    When he’s not juggling gigs with five bands or keeping the music world spinning, Kurt brings his jazz-rock chops and boundless energy to Fresh Pict. A Celtic convert with a flair for the unexpected, he anchors the groove with bold bass lines and spices things up with inventive vocals and harmonies. Basically, if it’s got strings and soul, Kurt’s already there!