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Coyote Run |
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Americans have long held the Coyote to be the trickster spirit – the
teacher that laughs at himself and that playful, mischievous spirit
that crosses boundaries and cannot be held within any set of walls or
rules. Celtic traditions are filled with tales of likewise playful,
mischievous spirits that will not be constrained. When the early Celtic
settlers came to this land and began to have discourse with the
indigenous peoples, they tried to find common ground. Coyote often
became that common ground as his spirit so aptly described the fairies,
leprechauns and other sidhe people of the Celtic lands. So, Coyote Run
is named as a band with Celtic inspiration and stylings, yet of
decidedly eclectic tastes that will not be constrained by genre or
style.
Equally at home in front of 10,000 cheering
fans at an international festival, or playing in concert halls; whether
it be for 300 dedicated listeners in a folk music concert series, or 30
audience members in a lively pub setting, Coyote Run has created a
truly magical sound and transcendent live show. The depth and
complexity of their music is simply amazing, with poetry that reveals
something new with each hearing, original music that interweaves
seamlessly with traditional tunes, and energy that is simply non-stop.
As was noted in Sing Out! Magazine recently, “The Coyotes fascinate
beyond their engrossing sound because of the nature of their
songs...[the songs contain] all the right stuff: energy, intelligence,
and memorable music.” Coyote Run’s instrumentation spans a wide range
with guitars, mandolins, bagpipes, dulcimer, electric bass, drum set,
whistles, flute, trombones, djembe, bodhran, and didgeridoo all coming
together to create a rich and ever-changing sound.
Coyote Run is David Doersch, Catherine Hauke, Zack Williamson, Michael Kazalski, and Doug Bischoff. www.coyoterun.com
Coyote Run invites you to join with us at the Foothills Highland Games
Coyote Run Website |
Alex Beaton, Scottish Balladeer |
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 Whether
you are at a Highland Games in the wilds of North Carolina, or a Burns
Night in California, chances are you will hear Alex Beaton.
Born in Glasgow Scotland,Alex is the quintessential entertainer who
is at home on the concert stage as well as clubs and on the banquet
circuit. His virtuoso guitar playing and engaging stage presence
compliments his rich baritone voice. This winning combination, has made
him the most popular and successful Scottish folk singer in North
America, with a large and loyal following across the American
Continent.
For more information, please visit Alex's Website |
Flora MacDonald Gammon |
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 A
native of Eastern North Carolina, Flora MacDonald Gammon was reared in
a family still very close to its roots: the strong Highland Scots
heritage of her mother's family in the eastern Carolinas, and the
equally strong Scots-Irish line of her father's family in the mountains
of Virginia and Tennessee. Flora moved to Western North Carolina in
1970, after receiving her BSN from East Carolina University.
Since her teens, Flora has been involved in performing at the
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, where she is now Director of
Music. She has devoted many years to promoting the traditions of
Scotland and the Scots through concert performances at festivals and
games, lectures, Elderhostel classes, and residencies in schools.
Currently Flora is on the South Carolina Arts-In-Education roster.
Flora's specialty is interpreting Scottish history for Americans.
She has a unique way of using the folk music of Scotland to make that
history come alive. Flora's main instrument is her voice. She sings
unaccompanied in the traditional Scots style, but sometimes uses the
mountain dulcimer for accompaniment. Flora is a past recipient of a
North Carolina Arts Council Emerging Artist Grant, and has been a
Touring Artist in that state.
In March, 2006, Flora will be presented the Flora Macdonald Award
by the St. Andrews Presbyterian College Scottish Heritage Center. She
has been elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, is
an Honorary Member of Celtic Women International, and is a Kentucky
Colonel. Flora was one of several people instrumental in relocating the
Scottish Tartans Museum to Franklin, NC. She serves on the Board of
Directors of Folkmoot USA, North Carolina's Official International
Festival.
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The Hooligans |
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 The Hooligans, is a five member Celtic Rock band from the mountains of of western North Carolina.
In their music, you are likely to hear the influences that
range from Toto to Bowling For Soup and all points in between. Mix in
the haunting sounds of the Highland Pipes, flutes, mandolin and other
traditional Celtic instruments, and what you get, is The Hooligans.
The Hooligans' Website |
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Tom Brown is an accomplished
guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, vocalist & orchestration arranger,
and has been writing and recording computer music for over 16 years. He
is probably the only musician left who personally records all his own
back-up music.
Tom will be entertaining us during the Friday night reception. |
Montreat Scottish Pipes & Drums
& Blue Ridge Brass |
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Eight Annual Foothills Highland Games
November 1, 2008 Jackson Park
Hendersonville, NC
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