Sutherland
Tuesday 8th September 2009
Lochinver Village Hall Venue Postcode: IV27 4JY
7.30pm
Celtic Cousins - Ireland and Scotland
with Tread and James Graham
Anyone who saw the Chieftains concert at Blas 2008 (or on BBC Alba) won't easily forget the amazing young dancers and musicians from Ireland and North America who performed alongside the legendary band. We were so blown away by their talent and dexterity we enquired if they ever played together out-with the Chieftains? Luckily for us they do and they are aptly called 'Tread'! We have set Tread on a tour of the Highlands with some of the best up and coming acts to come out of Scotland as well as the multi talented Fèisean nan Gaidheal Cèilidh Trail groups. This is one show that will get your hands clapping and feet tapping!
Tread
Experience the magic and exhilaration of this new, exciting show brought to you by five young people who unite the rich musical and dance traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Canada. Tread’s combination of instrument and dance thrills the audience with its vitality, passion and exuberance. Triona Marshall (harp) and Jon Pilatzke (fiddle) take temporary leave from the iconic musical masters "The Chieftains" with whom they have toured for some years. They are joined by fellow Chieftains touring alum Nathan Pilatzke (Canadian stepdance) and Cara Butler (Irish stepdance), whose incredible, intricate step-dancing will have the audience on its feet. Add to this the sonorous voice and guitar of Jef McLarnon, and you have a show that will live in the memory.
James Graham
A local lad from Lochinver and a graduate of the RSAMD, James has performed around Scotland, in Europe and the USA, delighting audiences with his gentle, laid-back style and superb delivery. His varied choice of Gaelic songs demonstrate the talent that brought James the BBC Young Traditional Musician Award in 2004.
Also appearing this evening will be a group from the locally based Gaelic arts development group, Fèis Chataibh.
Adult Earlybird Ticket (up to 31st July 2009) £10.00 and £12.00 (from 01.08.09)
Senior Citizen £10.00
Children (U16) and School Pupils £5.00
Family Ticket (2 adults with 2 children) £28.00
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Friday 11th September 2009
Carnegie Hall, Clashmore Venue Postcode: IV25 3RG
7.30pm
Canadian Homecoming
The Barra MacNeils and Fèis Chataibh Cèilidh Trail
Celebrating their Highland ancestry with this return trip to the Blas Festival for Homecoming Scotland 2009, The Barra MacNeils appear in conjunction with some of our finest Gaelic singers.
The Barra MacNeils are one of the world’s premier Celtic groups. Multi-award winners, they have released eight recordings, a DVD titled Cape Breton Christmas, and various music videos. The Barra MacNeils continue to perform to sold out audiences throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom.
We are indeed delighted to say to them “Welcome Home”. The evening will be kicked off in great style, with local young people from the Fèis Chataibh Cèilidh Trail.
Adult Earlybird Ticket (up to 31st July 2009) £10.00 and £12.00 (from 01.08.09)
Senior Citizen £10.00
Children (U16) and School Pupils £5.00
Family Ticket (2 adults with 2 children) £28.00
