![]() ![]() Blackthornīlackthorn features four talented musicians, three of whom share lead vocals, bringing a refreshing diversity of character to the group’s polished sound and all four contribute a mastery of a colourful variety of instruments. Crikey Mor also performed in Harrison Hot Springs, BC with the Harrison Festival Society, as well as CelticFest Vancouver 20. Crikey Mor have performed in Victoria and all around Vancouver Island, including the Victoria Highland Games Festival, Providence Farm Islands Folk Festival, Folkwest, Read Island Beach Fest, many of the neighbouring Gulf Islands, and have even brought their foot-stomping music to the small Malcolm Island town of Sointula, BC. The group consists of Nancy Grossert on fiddle, Tasia MacKay on flute, Eric Reiswig on uilleann pipes, Jeremy Walsh on guitar, Andrew Morris on bodhran, and all on vocals-and hopefully a bunch of wild dancers in the audience. ![]() Hailing from Victoria, BC, Crikey Mor delivers a tightly arranged whirlwind of traditional Irish reels, jigs, polkas, and songs that will keep your spirit moving. Black Angus has great presence, is devoted to great songs, and is near-impossible to pigeon-hole. Come hear for yourselves. Their performances take listeners from Vancouver Island to Ireland and back, fueled by their collaboration, and enjoyment of the music. Gareth Hurwood is the voice, the guitar, the passion and the poetry. Alex MacCuaig is the driving force on upright bass and high lonesome harmonies. Sarah Tradewell on fiddle brings traditional fire and grace. Black Angusīlack Angus means good songs, good humour, good friends, and good whiskey. Their debut album was a 2 time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee and they just released their highly anticipated new album called ‘The High Drive’. With fiddles, cellos and guitar, the group of talented teens plays a diverse and exciting repertoire of fiddle tunes from around the world. This award-winning band has already been making a name for themselves since their inception in January 2013. CoastlineĬoastline is a Victoria based string ensemble comprised of BC’s top young musicians coached and mentored by renowned fiddle phenomenon, Ivonne Hernandez. ![]() Joe has performed at past Highland Games and his Celtic songs have been played on CFUV and CBC radio stations. Prior to coming to Canada, Joe performed in Glasgow, London, Germany and Austria. Joe Higgins is a solo Scottish singer/songwriter,who immigrated to Canada in the mid 90’s and has performed locally ever since. ![]()
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