Gallier Brothers Gallier Brothers Les and Gary Gallier, nationally recognized as pioneers and innovators on the Mountain Dulcimer, are redefining not only how the instrument is played but the music it is capable of. Each won the title of National Champion at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield Kansas by introducing two very unique playing styles. Gary flatpicks melodies on all the strings, much like a guitarist, while Les, playing in a different tuning, slips on fingerpicks to produce surprisingly intricate passages. Among the various competitions held at Winfield, they have the distinction of being the only two brothers to ever win the title on the same instrument. For the past four years, the Gallier Brothers have performed with the same personnel as a four-piece ensemble.
All members contribute subtle percussion.
In addition to performing at numerous festivals across the country, they have been asked back each of the past four years to the Iroquois Amphitheater, Louisville Kentucky for Kentucky Music Weekend.