The Manx Harpers getting set up
Super super proud of my fab Manx harpers who had their first ensemble gig tonight at Peel Cathedral… not a dry eye in the house!-Rachel Hair
I got this update from Celtic harpist Rachel Hair. The music venue is grand! More random festival pics here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150943749513240.411666.78592093239&type=3
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/
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
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
About
An Derow means “The Oak” or it can mean “The Beginning”. We sing mainly in Cornish and perform a Celtic/fusion style.BiographyJust launched as of February 2012
DescriptionCornish language songs, up-tempo Cornish folk on voice and fiddle, with hints of other Celtic cultures, combined with electric bass grooves and electric guitars.
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.
Celtic Music Fan 