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Join us for an unforgettable evening of Gaelic singing and wonderful Scottish music on harp, bagpipe, fiddle and accordion.
Doors open at 6:30 PM and concert begins at 7PM.
Onilne ticket sales close at 6PM on the day of the concert.
Tickets at the door will be $2 more.
Slighe nan Gàidheal, is a non-profit educational society that teaches and promotes the Scottish Gaelic language and culture in the Pacific Northwest and is excited to present a concert by some of the finest performers from Scotland. This is a rare North American concert by these tradition bearers who are the instructors for the NW Feis, a week long series of classes and workshops in Scottish Gaelic language and music (FEIS info at www.slighe.org).
Can't attend? You can still donate $$ via the Buy Tickets option. All donations are greatly appreciated!!
Performers include:
Rona Lightfoot from South Uist - Bagpipe
Kathleen MacInnes from Glasgow - Gaelic Song
Ingrid Henderson from Lochaber - Harp
Ewen Henderson from Lochaber - Fiddle
Gary Innes from Spean Bridge - Accordion
Rona Lightfoot - Born and raised on the island of South Uist amidst a wealth of Gaelic music and culture, Rona learned piping at an early age from her father while at the same time absorbing traditional Gaelic songs from her mother. Rona became an accomplished piper as well as a fine singer of traditional Gaelic song and is much in demand at Feisan and Ceolas, and has taught her music throughout the Highlands of Scotland as well as in the United States and Canada.
Kathleen MacInnes - Raised on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Kathleen didn't speak any English until she went to Primary School. She has been involved in the arts, Gaelic television and theater for over twenty years, but is best known for her utterly distinctive voice. A Guardian reviewer describes Kathleen: "This South Uist singer has a voice like peat smoke and good whisky, as robust, sassy and soulful as it is supple and expressive. There's an earthy realness to her voice that somehow makes you want to sing along."
Ingrid Henderson - Involved in many aspects of traditional music, Lochaber based harper and pianist, Ingrid Henderson has over twenty years experience performing, teaching and recording traditional music. She is a principal harp tutor at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music and lectures on the BA Gaelic and Music course at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye.
Ewen Henderson - Multi-instrumentalist and singer Ewen Henderson hails from Lochaber and was naturally steeped in the traditional music and Gaelic culture of the area from an early age. He has had the privilege of learning from many of the true masters of West Highland Traditional Music most notably Aonghas Grant Sr. on fiddle. Ewen is an award winning Gaelic poet and music composer.
Gary Innes - Born in the village of Spean Bridge in the North of Scotland, he first picked up an accordion at the age of 8. He has been performing and composing music for over 16 years. Gary Innes and Ewen Henderson are co-founders of the Scottish super-group Mànran. Gary boasts an impressive Shinty career as well. He is still involved within the sport and covers the live televised games for the BBC.
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LocationEvergreen State College Lecture Hall (View)
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
Olympia, WA 98505
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
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| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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