Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present:
From the strong base of its Celtic roots, Cantrip branches out into the music of other European cultures. With swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar, and three rich voices, Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, and Eric McDonald take audiences on a cultural journey, putting their own spin on each musical style. Known for their innovative arrangements, high-energy songs and tunes, and dry wit, Cantrip has toured throughout Scotland and the US, expanding the boundaries of Celtic music along the way.
Yann Falquet and Keith Murphy are both masters of contemporary Celtic guitar, representing the compelling textures, harmonies and rhythms that the guitar has brought to traditional songs and instrumentals since the Celtic music revival in the 1970s. As singers, they bring a rich blending of the Franco and Anglo song traditions. Yann comes with a wealth of songs from the French Canadian tradition. He is probably best known for his work with the Quebecois trio, Genticorum, with whom he has been a driving force since the group's inception. Keith is a highly respected traditional singer and brings a song repertoire filled with gems from his native Newfoundland as well as Quebec and his current home, Vermont. He was a founding member of the ground breaking trio, Nightingale and is the artistic director of the Brattleboro Music Center's Northern Roots Festival. Together, Yann and Keith create a fresh new sound of open tuned guitars along with mandolin and mandola for an exciting mix of traditional songs.
Tickets at nextstagearts.org
Performed in an outdoor venue; please plan to bring your own chair or blanket for seating.
Sponsored by Barr Hill, Farrell Distributing, and Oak Meadow
Children Under 12 Free
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