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From the 2004 Celtic Colours International Festival held on Cape Breton Island, we have The Unusual Suspects Of Celtic Colours in concert...
Scottish musicians Corrina Hewat & David Milligan teamed up with one of Canada's most gifted musicians & composers, Gordie Sampson to present a unique international version of the Unusual Suspects for the 2004 Celtic Colours Festival in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Both of the sold-out performances were greeted with standing ovations as the musicians breathed fire & energy into traditional & original material from Cape Breton, Scotland & beyond, including tunes & songs written by some of the musicians themselves. The music was arranged, co-ordinated, and directed by Corrina, David & Gordie, with trombonist Rick Taylor taking care of the horn arrangements.
The sensational 26-piece line-up of musicians was:
Musical Directors:
Gordie Sampson (guitar & vocals)
Corrina Hewat (harp & vocals)
David Milligan (piano)
Fiddles:
Lucy MacNeil (& vocals)
Wendy MacIsaac
Mairi Rankin
Eilidh Shaw
Sarah MacFadyen (& vocals)
Kyle MacNeil (& vocals)
Ali Bennett
Pipes/Flutes/Whistles:
Ryan J MacNeil
Bruce MacPhee
Nuala Kennedy (& vocals)
Chris Norman
Accordions:
Stuart MacNeil (& vocals)
Inge Thomson (& vocals)
Martin Green
Horn Section:
Rick Taylor (Trombone & horn-section leader)
Jeff Goodspeed (Saxophone)
Rick Waychesko (Trumpet)
Daniel Lapp (Trumpet)
Rhythm Section:
Andy Thurston (Guitar/Mandola)
Jamie Gattie (Bass)
Mattie Foulds (Drums)
Donald Hay (Percussion)
Seamus MacNeil (Piano & vocals
From the stage of Neptune's Studio Theatre in Halifax, we'll have a concert from Susan Crowe... Often described as a "writer's writer", Susan Crowe has emerged as one of Canada's most respected singer-songwriters in the folk genre, a label that barely scratches the surface of her compelling and polished approach to music. At once complex, challenging and accessible, Susan's intelligent and moving songs have captivated audiences and reviewers from coast to coast, continent to continent. She possesses, in the words of Britain's Folk Roots magazine, "that rare ability of crafting a lyric that bears scrutiny on its own terms."
That rare ability has earned her two Juno nominations, nominations from both the West Coast and East Coast Music Awards, repeat performances at all of Canada's major folk festivals, and an invitation to the prestigious Kerrville Songwriter's Festival in 2000. Her finely crafted songs have earned her placement on several compilations, including the Kerrville 2000 CD. Susan Crowe is nominated for Female Artist Of The Year at the up-coming East Coast Music Awards to be held in Sydney on Cape Breton Island in February...
Ḍchas have taken the traditional music scene by storm in 2003. The five girls, from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland exude professionalism and rare talent throughout their performances of traditional music and song. They play fiddle, accordion, pipes, whistles, clàrsach, piano and guitar and are masterful on these instruments. This is complemented by powerful and poignant Gaelic Singing.
Part 1 of "Bards & Ballads"... concert featuring Dougie MacLean, Gordie Sampson, Rita MacNeil, James Keelaghan, and David Francey
From the 2004 Celtic Colours
James Keelaghan is renowned for mining the past for musical inspiration. His most celebrated songs tell the stories of extraordinary events from history through the eyes of ordinary people. In doing so, they turn epic tales into deeply moving pieces that strike a personal chord.
"David Francey has made a reputation for himself as one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers…[His songs] are small and beautifully crafted pieces of work that have made Francey both a folk festival favourite and something of a latter-day Canadian poet laureate." Greg Quill, The Toronto Star
Dougie MacLean is one of Scotland's most successful, respected and popular musicians. Singer-songwriter, Composer and 'magical' Performer, he is also a fine guitarist and fiddle player. From his home base in Butterstone near Dunkeld in the beautiful Tay Valley in Perthshire Scotland, MacLean tours the world with his unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition.
Rita MacNeil's unique blend of music has been entertaining audiences around the world for over three decades. Born and raised in Big Pond, Nova Scotia on the picturesque Cape Breton Island, Rita' success can be evidenced in the gold, platinum and silver albums from Canada, Australia and the U.K. as well as numerous Juno and Canadian Country Music Awards. She holds five honorary doctorates and has hosted her own television program "Rita and Friends". Rita has starred in numerous highly rated television specials during her career which have been broadcast on the BBC in the UK, PBS in the US, and CBC and CTV in Canada. She is the proud recipient of the Order of Canada, released a best selling autobiography titled, "On A Personal Note", and released her 20th recording 'Blue Roses' this year
Gordie Sampson may be best known for what he has done for other people - co-written hit songs, produced award-winning albums, backed top Canadian touring and recording artists - but Gordie Sampson is a musical dynamo in his own right.
January 2005
Saturday Jan. 29, 2005
From the 2004 Celtic Colours International Festival held on Cape Breton Island, we have The Unusual Suspects Of Celtic Colours in concert...
Scottish musicians Corrina Hewat & David Milligan teamed up with one of Canada's most gifted musicians & composers, Gordie Sampson to present a unique international version of the Unusual Suspects for the 2004 Celtic Colours Festival in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Both of the sold-out performances were greeted with standing ovations as the musicians breathed fire & energy into traditional & original material from Cape Breton, Scotland & beyond, including tunes & songs written by some of the musicians themselves. The music was arranged, co-ordinated, and directed by Corrina, David & Gordie, with trombonist Rick Taylor taking care of the horn arrangements.
The sensational 26-piece line-up of musicians was:
Musical Directors:
Gordie Sampson (guitar & vocals)
Corrina Hewat (harp & vocals)
David Milligan (piano)
Fiddles:
Lucy MacNeil (& vocals)
Wendy MacIsaac
Mairi Rankin
Eilidh Shaw
Sarah MacFadyen (& vocals)
Kyle MacNeil (& vocals)
Ali Bennett
Pipes/Flutes/Whistles:
Ryan J MacNeil
Bruce MacPhee
Nuala Kennedy (& vocals)
Chris Norman
Accordions:
Stuart MacNeil (& vocals)
Inge Thomson (& vocals)
Martin Green
Horn Section:
Rick Taylor (Trombone & horn-section leader)
Jeff Goodspeed (Saxophone)
Rick Waychesko (Trumpet)
Daniel Lapp (Trumpet)
Rhythm Section:
Andy Thurston (Guitar/Mandola)
Jamie Gattie (Bass)
Mattie Foulds (Drums)
Donald Hay (Percussion)
Seamus MacNeil (Piano & vocals
Saturday Jan. 22, 2005
From the stage of Neptune's Studio Theatre in Halifax, we'll have a concert from Susan Crowe... Often described as a "writer's writer", Susan Crowe has emerged as one of Canada's most respected singer-songwriters in the folk genre, a label that barely scratches the surface of her compelling and polished approach to music. At once complex, challenging and accessible, Susan's intelligent and moving songs have captivated audiences and reviewers from coast to coast, continent to continent. She possesses, in the words of Britain's Folk Roots magazine, "that rare ability of crafting a lyric that bears scrutiny on its own terms."
That rare ability has earned her two Juno nominations, nominations from both the West Coast and East Coast Music Awards, repeat performances at all of Canada's major folk festivals, and an invitation to the prestigious Kerrville Songwriter's Festival in 2000. Her finely crafted songs have earned her placement on several compilations, including the Kerrville 2000 CD. Susan Crowe is nominated for Female Artist Of The Year at the up-coming East Coast Music Awards to be held in Sydney on Cape Breton Island in February...
Saturday Jan. 15, 2005
Ḍchas have taken the traditional music scene by storm in 2003. The five girls, from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland exude professionalism and rare talent throughout their performances of traditional music and song. They play fiddle, accordion, pipes, whistles, clàrsach, piano and guitar and are masterful on these instruments. This is complemented by powerful and poignant Gaelic Singing.
Saturday Jan. 8, 2005
Part 1 of "Bards & Ballads"... concert featuring Dougie MacLean, Gordie Sampson, Rita MacNeil, James Keelaghan, and David Francey
From the 2004 Celtic Colours
James Keelaghan is renowned for mining the past for musical inspiration. His most celebrated songs tell the stories of extraordinary events from history through the eyes of ordinary people. In doing so, they turn epic tales into deeply moving pieces that strike a personal chord.
"David Francey has made a reputation for himself as one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers…[His songs] are small and beautifully crafted pieces of work that have made Francey both a folk festival favourite and something of a latter-day Canadian poet laureate." Greg Quill, The Toronto Star
Dougie MacLean is one of Scotland's most successful, respected and popular musicians. Singer-songwriter, Composer and 'magical' Performer, he is also a fine guitarist and fiddle player. From his home base in Butterstone near Dunkeld in the beautiful Tay Valley in Perthshire Scotland, MacLean tours the world with his unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition.
Rita MacNeil's unique blend of music has been entertaining audiences around the world for over three decades. Born and raised in Big Pond, Nova Scotia on the picturesque Cape Breton Island, Rita' success can be evidenced in the gold, platinum and silver albums from Canada, Australia and the U.K. as well as numerous Juno and Canadian Country Music Awards. She holds five honorary doctorates and has hosted her own television program "Rita and Friends". Rita has starred in numerous highly rated television specials during her career which have been broadcast on the BBC in the UK, PBS in the US, and CBC and CTV in Canada. She is the proud recipient of the Order of Canada, released a best selling autobiography titled, "On A Personal Note", and released her 20th recording 'Blue Roses' this year
Gordie Sampson may be best known for what he has done for other people - co-written hit songs, produced award-winning albums, backed top Canadian touring and recording artists - but Gordie Sampson is a musical dynamo in his own right.
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