Sparkling jigs and reels, rhythmic waulking songs, heart stopping slow airs and passionate love songs…
join Scottish Harp player, Rachel Hair and Gaelic singer and Scottish step dancer, Joy Dunlop, for an evening of the finest Scottish Traditional Music and Song.
Both critically acclaimed in their own right, the concert will see them perform as soloists, together and with accompanist Paul Tracey on guitar, as part of their Summer Highlands and Islands Tour.
Rachel Hair
Described as “One of Scotland’s brightest harpists” (The Scotsman), Ullapool born Scottish clàrsach player Rachel Hair is one of the most exciting and dynamic performers of her generation. Performing and touring regularly throughout the UK, Europe and further afield, her solo album “Hubcaps and Potholes was released in 2007 to rave reviews.
Joy Dunlop
A native of Connel, Argyll, Joy Dunlop is one of the country's most popular Gaelic singers, "Joy Dunlop has a voice that will enthrall ANYONE! Yes...she is THAT good!" (IRFT Celtic Radio). A multi prize-winning singer and Scottish step dancer, she has performed extensively in the UK, Europe, Canada and New Zealand.
Tour Dates- Summer 2008
June
Thursday 19th BLAIRGOWRIE Town Hall 7.30pm tickets on the door
Friday 20th ULLAPOOL The Cèilidh Place 7.30pm tickets 01854 612103
Saturday 21st INVERNESS Bogbain Farm, Inshes, 8pm tickets 01463 772800
Tuesday 24th ISLE OF MULL An Tobar, Tobermory 8.30pm tickets 01688 302211
Wednesday 25th ISLE OF LISMORE Village Hall, 7.30pm tickets on the door
Thursday 26th GLENCOE Crafts & Things 7.30pm tickets on the door
Friday 27th ISLE OF HARRIS Harris Hotel, Tarbert, 8pm tickets on the door
July
Thursday 3rd ISLE OF ISLAY, Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, Bowmore, 7.30pm tickets on the door
Friday 4th LOCHGILPHEAD Parish Church, 7.30pm tickets on the door
Saturday 5th TAYNUILT Village Hall, 7.30pm tickets on the door
August
Tuesday 12 th ISLE OF SKYE Portree Community Hall, 7.30pm tickets on the door
Wednesday 13 th ISLE OF SKYE Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, 7.30pm tickets on the door
Thursday 14 th ACHMORE Village Hall, 7.30pm tickets on the door
Friday 15 th ISLE OF HARRIS Harris Hotel, Tarbert, 8pm tickets on the door