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Celtic Colours International Welcomes Back Natalie MacMaster

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My Island Too

Friday October 5th

Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury – 7:30 PM, Tickets: $60/50/40, Reserved Seating

October 5 is the opening night for the music festival that has become an establishment . Her new albums is called ” Cape Breton Girl”. Are you going?

Here’s the festival headline:

No one found it surprising when Natalie MacMaster called her latest album “Cape Breton Girl”. Tonight everyone’s favourite Cape Breton girl is home to open the festival and share her beloved island with friends from other islands and provinces…from Shetland the amazing fiddle band Fiddlers’ Bid, from Jamaica Pepito Pinto, Metis dancers the Asham Stompers from Manitoba and close buddies Rachel and Sabin from Quebec. Rachel is actually from Cheticamp, so she, along with Goiridh and Cyril will complete the Cape Breton musical welcoming committee. Be prepared for surprises!

http://www.celtic-colours.com/shows/my-island-too/

Moya Brennan and Cormac de Barra in Paimpont, Bretagne.

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Pictures taken by Isabelle Buffard

The First Lady of Celtic Music Moya Brennan appeared in Paimpont Bretagne along with Cormac de Barra and their band. It has not been indicated the performance has something to do with the Interceltique celebration but just look at her. She’s gorgeous!

The rest of the photo set can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=at.261196613989311.53188.100002969239159.100001597095954&type=1

There is also an amazing video: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=261216617320644

 

An Derow: Cornish language songs with hints of other Celtic cultures

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Genre: Cornish Folk Fusion

An Derow is a band made up of family and friends from Cornwall. The music is rooted in the tradition and atmosphere of the place. The style reflects the fusion of different influences that shaped the musical upbringing of each member. This makes An Derow hard to pigeonhole but has that undeniably Cornish style.

I really enjoyed the tracks because you can really feel the maritime breeze of the Cornish seaside. As a Celtic music lover, understanding the language is secondary to the beauty of the sound  that the language produces.

I think people who only listen to English songs because they can only understand English, fail to appreciate the musical value of the Celtic languages.They are missing out on other songs that they’d still appreciate because they sound beautiful.

Members:

Stuart MacQuarrie (bass)
Matthew Clarke (crowder crawn/voice/whistle)
Sue Aston (violin)
Dan Aston (guitar)
Phil Aston (guitar)

Find them in facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Derow/153169748134619

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About

An Derow means “The Oak” or it can mean “The Beginning”. We sing mainly in Cornish and perform a Celtic/fusion style.
Biography

Just launched as of February 2012

Description

Cornish language songs, up-tempo Cornish folk on voice and fiddle, with hints of other Celtic cultures, combined with electric bass grooves and electric guitars.

Sliotar and Poitín Session @ Zach’s Pub The Czech Republic

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What a hangover!!!

To fans in other countries, here are the videos and pictures from July 17 at Zach’s Pub. Just to give you the taste of what’s Celtic music like in the Czech Republic. Everyone had a great time. The guys were up until 4am playing great Celtic tunes. For musicians out there who are traveling to the Czech Republic, you now have an idea how fun it is to be a Celtic musician at this time. Cheers!

For those wondering where Zach’s Pub is, check this out: https://www.facebook.com/notificationsf

Sliotar at Zach’s Pub Pilsen, Czech Republic on their Summer tour of Europe 2012
http://www.sliotarmusic.com/
After 16 years, 5 albums and over 2000 concerts, Sliotar is an institution. It all started on Paddy’s day in The Porterhouse, Dublin in 1996 when three guys were asked to play music for the day. This led to a residency that is still going strong. Sliotar has toured Europe extensively and continues to do so on a regular basis. They have played in hundreds of venues, brought their mix of Irish folk music from Finland to Italy, from County Clare to Bratislava and everywhere in between.

After Sliotar’s gig at Zach’s Pub in Pilsen, Czech Republic Sliotar and Poitín got together for a bit of a session. Much fun was had by all.
Sliotar http://www.sliotarmusic.com
Poitin http://www.reverbnation.com/poitin

All videos, pics and captions by Jeremy King.

Hillside Festival and Riverside Celtic Society (Updated)

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It is an exciting year for award-winning Canadian bodhran player/teacher Jacob McCauley. Apart from the upcoming album launch, his hands are busy playing and teaching:

Looking forward to teaching a Bodhrán workshop at the Hillside Festival this year! I’m also very happy to have some musical support from James M Law and Graeme McGillivray playing some good ol’ traditional tunes mixed up with some of our own modern compositions. Should be a hoot!-Jacob McCauley

http://hillsidefestival.ca/#/performerInfo/performer/drum_dance_bodhr_n_with_jacob_mccauley

Below is a slideshow from the recent Riverside Celtic Society Performance, plus some old pictures they have. According to Jacob:

“We sadly had a recent friend and musician pass away so we uploaded many of some old photos”.

And of course a nice update:

“My trio’s EP is releasing soon and I should have a track to post soon as well so I will let you know about that as soon as I have more info. I also have been testing the new drum. Fun times!”

They have a nice site: https://www.facebook.com/RiversideCelticSociety

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