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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games 2009

Written by Ron Crowe
Friday, 19 June 2009 20:02
The venerable birthplace of Celtic Grove Radio - The 54th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans kicks off Thursday July 9. The Grandfather Games are considered America's grandest Games. Events that day will include opening ceremonies, a piping concert, sheep herding exhibition, the running of "The Bear". Many people choose to bring a picnic dinner or buy concessions at the Meadows to enjoy during the evening events. Among the performers at this year’s Celtic Jam and Celtic Rock Concert is a percussion group named Albannach who delivers a heart-pounding tribal rhythm that makes people get up and dance. Other Celtic groups include The Killdares, Mother Grove, Barleyjuice, Coyote Run, Teribus, Clandestine and Scythian. A variety of these musicians will also be performing in the Celtic Groves each day. More traditional Appalachian and Celtic folk musicians will be appearing at the Games. The playlist includes Alex Beaton, Ed Miller, Jim Malcolm, Colin Grant Adams, Blessed Blend, R.G. Absher & Celtic Connection and George Hamilton IV. Adult tickets are $15 Thursday, $20 Friday, $30 Saturday and $15 Sunday and cover all activities in the meadows, which on Friday and Saturday last from early morning to midnight. Tickets are $5 dollars each day for children ages 5-12 with children under five free. Tickets are available at the field on the day of the event. Parking is available on site at the Games field Thursday and Friday on a first-come, first-serve basis with overflow parking at shuttle lots in Linville, but public parking is not available at the field on Saturday and Sunday. Shuttle service is provided between MacRae Meadows and satellite parking areas in Linville, Newland and Boone. Shuttle fees vary depending on the distance between the lots and MacRae Meadows. Tickets to the off-mountain evening events vary by event. For more information call 828-733-1333 or visit online at www.gmhg.org. For lodging and other travel information, contact North Carolina High Country Host at 800-438-7500 or www.mountainsofnc.com
Last Updated on Friday, 19 June 2009 20:11

KVMR Celtic Festival - Nevada County, California

Written by Ron Crowe
Friday, 19 June 2009 18:34
KVMR 89.5 Radio, sponsor and proud supporter of culture and community, is hosting a 2-day Celtic Festival in California. Featuring an amazing lineup of performers, including Dougie MacLean, Dervish, Enter The Haggis, The Elders, Lisa Schneckenburger as well as Finnegan & Coulter! The Festival will run on Saturday and Sunday (October 3rd and 4rth)featuring Celtic goods and foods. Parking is free, ticket Pricing is available here. Location The Celtic Festival is held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949. For directions and a map to the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Jamming Bring your instruments! Festival headliners offer workshops or jams on the Pine Tree Stage. Check the program for the schedule. Musicians of all levels get together to play in the Oak Grove. These range from informal gatherings of friends and neighbors to performances by professional musicians. Campers may also organize informal jams. Please note that you must purchase a camping ticket to enter the campgrounds area. Security will be enforcing the wrist bands and anyone without the proper band will be asked to leave. Overnight Accommodations There are a few hotels, motels and B&Bs nearby. Reservations are necessary and must be made early. Click here for a list. For more information, visit the website: http://www.kvmr.org/celticfestival
Last Updated on Friday, 19 June 2009 18:55

Celtic Flare at the 17th Annual Valhalla Ren Faire

Written by Ron Crowe

Friday, 29 May 2009 18:52

The opening weekend of the Valhalla Faire will feature "the Scottish Invasion" in the form of musical group Tartanic, followed by all-instrumental quartet Nine-8ths Irish.

Tartanic’s Web site describes the sound as “Celtic music from Scotland, Brittany and original contemporary compositions melded with rhythms from around the world and propelled into the musical world of the future. (It mixes) the time-honored traditions of the Great Highland bagpipes with a bevy of drums featuring world percussion from Arabia, Africa and America.

Nine-8ths Irish describes its style of music as “Irish and a wee bit more,” the wee bit coming from the bluegrass, old-time country music and jazz the band members had played before coming together to pursue their shared love of traditional Irish music.

The Faire will run May 30th and 31st and the following weekend, June 6th and 7th.

For more information visit the Valhalla Fair official website

BROTHER News Update

Written by Ron Crowe
Wednesday, 17 June 2009 18:41
From their newsletter BROTHER reports an update to their Philly show: Philly Date correction: Nnight at the World Cafe in Philly is actually next Friday June 26 (not 27 as announced in our last blast). World Cafe, 8pm 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 special guest: Oso http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3016 Read on for more tour info....
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Celtic Grove Happenings 5/26/09

Written by Ron Crowe

Tuesday, 26 May 2009 19:30

On May 28th, BROTHER will return to the Waterfest Concert Series at the
Riverside Park in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It's been a couple of years since the fellas have played in Oshkosh and
it should be a great show (Source: Brother Newsletter)

Great Big Sea will be at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center in Westhampton Beach, NY, on October 11. Starting Monday, May 25, at 10am EDT, the GreatBigSea.com Store will be holding a best seats presale for the show. Log on early to ensure the best seats possible. We have a limited amount, and when we say limited, we mean limited!

Tickets are still available for when the boys and Buffalo Place Rock the Harbor at the Erie Canal Harbor in Buffalo, NY, on September 5. Don't miss out! (Source: GBS Newsletter)

The Young Dubliners want to let you know they have joined forces with a team of professionals to create a real official Fan Club for those that may want more involvement in all things Young Dubliner.

Along with membership, you will be able to gain access to lots of stuff in the coming year. The membership kits alone will be substantial but there will also be downloads, previously unseen footage, memorabilia, etc. that has never been released. There will also be member discounts on trips, gigs and merchandise throughout the year along with special access to meet and greets with the band and VIP parties.

For Details, visit www.youngdubsclub.com

It may be of some interest to know, the partners responsible for all things Celtic Grove both turn 40 this month!

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