Skye & Lochalsh
Friday 5 September 2008
Taigh Cèilidh - Cèilidh House
Iain and Murdo Cameron | Christine Primrose | Màiri Sìne Chaimbeul | Joy Dunlop | Fèis an Earraich Cèilidh Trail
The Highlands are famous for their traditional cèilidhs and this concert promises to be a cracker! With dance music from talented local brothers Iain and Murdo Cameron, interspersed with top quality Gaelic song from traditional Mod gold medallists Christine Primrose and Mairi Sìne Chaimbeul plus young Argyll singer Joy Dunlop. The cèilidh is completed with a mixture of songs and tunes from the Fèis an Earraich Cèilidh Trail.
Venue
Glenelg & Arnisdale Communtity Hall, Glenelg
7.30pm
book tickets
Friday 5 September 2008
Taigh Cèilidh - Cèilidh House
Iain Mackay with Iain Joseph MacDonald | Ishbel MacAskill
Raasay is one of the most spectacular islands on the west coast of Scotland. This cèilidh featuring two of Gaeldoms undisputed singing superstars, Iain MacKay and Ishbel MacAskill, promises to be a fantastic evening, drawing on the Highlands’ worldwide reputation for hospitality and entertainment.
Venue
Raasay Community Hall, Inverarish
7.30pm
book tickets
Saturday 6 September 2008
Teudan is Eile - Strings 'n Things
Jenna Reid Band | The Duplets | Fèis an Earraich Cèilidh Trail
Bringing together one of Scotland’s finest young fiddle players along with two of the country’s most talented clàrsach players. Jenna Reid released her debut solo CD “With Silver and All” in 2005 to critical acclaim and performs with the group Dòchas. The Duplets are Freya Thomsen and Gillian Fleetwood who are “flying the flag for modern Scottish harp music.” Their dynamic and innovative style has brought them critical acclaim. The programme is completed with a mix of songs and tunes from the 2008 Fèis an Earraich Cèilidh Trail crew.
Venue
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat
7.30pm
book tickets
Monday 8 September 2008
Julie Fowlis & Muireann Nic Amhlaoidh
Julie Fowlis & Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh | Angus Nicolson
Julie Fowlis is originally from North Uist and in 2007 she picked up the Gaelic Singer and Album of Year awards at the Scots Trad Music Awards and she is the 2008 BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year. She will perform with Irish singer Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, who is in the band Danú. As well as awards with the band, Muireann won the “Best Singer" title at the liveireland.com Awards in 2005. They will be joined by Sleat based piper Angus Nicolson who has won various awards over the years, including success at the prestigious Northern Meetings in Inverness.
Venue
Aros, Portree
7.30pm
Tickets available from Aros box office on 01478 613750
Wednesday 10 September 2008
Cherish the Ladies and Friends
Cherish the Ladies | Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach | Lewis MacKinnon
This is a very welcome appearance at Blas from the US based traditional Irish group. The past years have seen the group travelling all over North and South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand performing in the finest concert halls and at international festivals. They will be joined by a duo of young musicians from Cape Breton, Chrissy Crowley on fiddle and Jason Roach on piano. The line up is completed with Gaelic song from another young Cape Bretoner, Lewis MacKinnon.
Venue
Aros, Portree
7.30pm
Tickets available from Aros box office on 01478 613750
Thursday 11 September 2008
Na Bràithrean Dòmhnallach | The Glenuig MacDonalds
Angus, Allan & Iain MacDonald | Lewis Mackinnon | Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach
The iconic Eilean Donan Castle hosts a wealth of talent in tonight’s acoustic concert. Leading the bill are the talents of Dr Angus, Allan and Iain MacDonald. They are individually extremely talented and well regarded musicians and they don’t often get the chance to play as a trio. Don’t miss this! The brothers will be joined by Cape Breton based Gaelic singer, Lewis MacKinnon and talented young Cape Breton duo, Chrissy Crowley on fiddle and Jason Roach on piano.
Venue
Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie
7.30pm
book tickets
Friday 12 September 2008
Ùrachadh | Renewal
This stunning show is a journey through the story of North West Sutherland, using music, song, poetry and visuals. Featuring the talents of Mod gold medallist, James Graham, fiddler Rhona Sutherland, pianist James Ross, multi-instrumentalist and singer Catriona MacLeod and piper / accordionist Carol-Anne MacKay from Dòchas, this promises to be an unforgettable show.
Venue
Lochcarron Village Hall, Lochcarron
7.30pm
book tickets
Saturday 13 September 2008
Cape Breton Cousins
Andrea Beaton & Kimberley Fraser | Lewis MacKinnon | Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach | Cara MacLean
We gather all of our Cape Breton guests to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig for a final stramash, featuring duo Andrea Beaton and Kimberley Fraser, Gaelic singer Lewis MacKinnon plus the duo of Chrissy Crowley and Jason Roach on fiddle and piano. Skye’s very own Cara Maclean will join in on the step dancing. Their music, song and dance is infectious and will leave the audience calling for more!
Venue
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat
7.30pm
