Concert - Archives

May 2004

Saturday May 1, 2004

Meet Joy Norman, Newfoundland's newest sensation in the music industry. At the tender young age of 17, Joy has much to offer. The diversity of her musical talent captures audiences both young and old alike. Joy expresses her love of performing with a continuing involvement in drama and theatre arts. She is also an accomplished poet with several of her poems published both provincially and nationally.

Saturday May 1, 2004

There's a youthfulness abounding in the Celtic music scene these days. It's fresh, energetic and fused with a sound that has a rich international flavour. It's Slainte Mhath (pronounced Slawncha Va). The innovative Cape Breton quintet is keeping its traditional roots firmly planted, with a determination to making 21st century Celtic music and bringing it to a global audience.
The Slainte Mhath (Gaelic for "good health to you") sound draws from a wide range of influences. This high-energy group features traditional instruments associated with the Celtic genre intertwined with grooves, hooks, and sub-bass lines, all augmented with contemporary arrangements.
The diverse and cultural background of Slainte Mhath includes the musical versatility of Lisa Gallant (bodhran/percussion, fiddle and step-dancing), Boyd MacNeil (octave mandolin, fiddle, guitars and percussion), Ryan MacNeil (keyboards and percussion), Brian Talbot (drums and percussion) and John MacPhee (Highland bagpipes, Scottish reel pipes and Irish flute).