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I play Scottish Gaelic music on the Celtic harp, sing Gaelic songs, and teach both the Scottish Gaelic language and song repertoire. Based in Seattle and Vancouver BC, I am thoroughly immersed in the local Gaelic scene. I also love Irish music and playing Cape Breton fiddle tunes.
In addition to performing and teaching, I can be convinced to be the Fear an Taighe (master of ceremonies) at céilidhs. If you don't know what a céilidh is, there's a page all about them linked below.
I've also been known to teach people Scottish céilidh dances.
Photogaph by Mel Curtis Photographs |
Tam o' Shanter Dancers 18th Annual Burns Supper
January 28th, 2012
5:30 pm
Performing as part of this time-honoured tradition. Tickets are $52 and the event usually sells out. Start time is a best guess - check with the organizers more info |
CD Release Concert: Baile Ard
February 4th, 2012
7:30 pm
My debut solo CD release concert will feature traditional and original songs in Scottish Gaelic, traditional dance tunes and more. I will be joined by Christine Traxler on fiddle, Colin Isler on cello, Tom Fallat on all manner of drums, and the Hug Hoirean O Glee Club.
Seumas' special guest artist will be Irish harper Marta Cook, winner of the 2001 All Ireland Fleadh Ceòil. In 2008 she recorded for Sony Classical with Yo-Yo Ma and Natalie MacMaster, a project which won two 2010 Grammy Awards.
Ticket options include a combination concert ticket and CD pre-sale. Just show your ticket stub at the CD sales table.
Get them over at Brown Paper Tickets.com more info |
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News and Announcements
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Making News in Ballard
(posted on Jan 24th, 2012) I'm proud to say that my tribute to Ballard has been noticed by the news media!
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Tickets for Baile Àrd go on sale!
(posted on Nov 26th, 2011) Tickets are now available for my CD release concert on Brown Paper Tickets' web site. They make great Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Calluinn gifts!
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elsewhere on the web
Baile Ard: CD Release Concert Tickets They make great holiday gifts! (leaves this site)
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from my downloads section
Baile Ard: CD Release Concert The first press release about the February 4th debut of my first solo CD. (PDF, 4.0 K)
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from my calendar of events
CD Release Concert: Baile Ard My debut solo CD release concert will feature traditional and original songs in Scottish Gaelic, traditional dance tunes and more. I will be joined by Christine Traxler on fiddle, Colin Isler on cello, Tom Fallat on all manner of drums, and the Hug Hoirean O Glee Club.
Seumas' special guest artist will be Irish harper Marta Cook, winner of the 2001 All Ireland Fleadh Ceòil. In 2008 she recorded for Sony Classical with Yo-Yo Ma and Natalie MacMaster, a project which won two 2010 Grammy Awards.
Ticket options include a combination concert ticket and CD pre-sale. Just show your ticket stub at the CD sales table.
Get them over at Brown Paper Tickets.com (Feb 4th)
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Current Projects
Not exactly news, but a summary of the current projects. |
For Media
I've tried to gather assets together that festival planners and journalists might need. |
Lyric Sheets
Here are the lyrics and translations to some of my favorite songs. |
My Story So Far
It's been an interesting journey! Find out how I went from the rural Scandinavian enclave of Poulsbo to wherever it is I am now. |
Sing-a-long Videos
View these videos to learn to sing a long on the choruses of songs on my CD, Baile Àrd. |
What is a Céilidh?
What exactly is a cèilidh? How do they work? What should I know before deciding to attend one? All questions answered! |
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