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Whisky and chocolate for Samhain, what more could you want?

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

For many years, well before Halloween was invented, the ancient Celts held a new year's celebration called Samhain (SOW-inn) around the first of...
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Swallow Hill presents Solas and Bearfoot

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

“The finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced...” — The Boston Globe says about Solas. The group will appear at Swallow...
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Wild Mountain Celts at Exchange Tavern tonight

The Wild Mountain Celts will be playing tonight at The Exchange Tavern in Westminster, starting at 9 pm. The Exchange Tavern is celebrating the honor...
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Town Pants keep things moving at the Long's Peak Festival

It is said that Town Pants includes a pawnshop's worth of musical instruments in their performances, but the variety is consistenly top quality and...
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Munnelly jazzes up Celtic music at the Long's Peak Festival

David Munnelly toured with the Cheiftains and DeDanaan, but now reflects on the roots of what is now considered Irish "traditional" music,...
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Hadrian's Wall got the joint jumping at the Long's Peak Festival

Hadrian's Wall is a famous landmark which once formed the border between England and Scotland, and is also the name of a really smoking Celtic rock...
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Gobs O'Phun are gobs of fun at the Long's Peak Festival

If you've ever seen Gobs O'Phun in person, you know that no words can adequately describe their combination of traditional Celtic songs and creative...
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Colcannon warms hearts at the Long's Peak Festival

Colcannon is a traditional Irish comfort food, and it makes a fitting name for a band that is very comfortable with spreading the joy of traditional...
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Australian soul brothers keep the beat at Long's Peak Festival

Brother started out as the three Richardson brothers from Bathurst Australia, who attended the Scots school and got interested in Celtic music. Today,...
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The Brigadoons bring a taste of traditional music to the Long's Peak Festival

The Brigadoons have been entertaining audiences at Scottish Games and Festivals for over 25 years. The band hails from Glengarry County, Ontario and...
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