Friday,
April 20, 2012
7:30pm
Tannahill Weavers
$26 in advance /$28
day of show
Doors open at 7pm
"…the Weavers’ unpretentious manner and superlative
playing
set them apart from most other Celtic groups... In a world where good
taste has become a scarce commodity, the Tannahill Weavers are a wealthy
bunch."
- The Charleston Gazette, Charleston, SC
Embracing both the mystical quality of Highland Celtic music and the rollicking, even brawling qualities of Lowland Anglo-Scots tunes, Tannahill Weavers adds powerful modern rhythms and the penetrating sound of the Highland bagpipes like a thread of ancient memory running through it all.
The Tannahill Weavers plays music pulled straight from traditional Scottish reels and jigs. But they remake the songs, bringing them into the 21st Century with driving guitar playing and the energy of modern rock.
One of Scotland's premier traditional bands, Tannahill Weavers plays a diverse repertoire that spans the centuries and demonstrates the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades for their exuberant performances.
Named for Paisley, Scotland’s historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group first attracted attention back in the 1970s when founding members Roy Gullane and Phil Smillie added the full-sized highland bagpipes to stage performances. The combination of the powerful pipe solos, Gullane's driving guitar backing and lead vocals, and Smillie's ethereal flute playing breathed new life into Scotland's vast repertoire of traditional melodies and songs.
Gullane and Smillie are joined by John Martin on fiddle, cello and viola (as well as bass vocals) and Colin Melville, one of Scotland’s most exciting young pipers. Together, the foursome promise an electrifying performance audiences won’t soon forget.
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