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| Online – http://www.etickets.im/cc | Online (for films) – http://www.etickets.im/fip |
| Celtic Gold – Peel | Shakti Man – Ramsey |
| GH Corlett – Douglas (not films) | Thompson Travel – Port Erin |
| Peter Norris Music – Douglas (not films) | On the door, subject to availability |
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Art exhibitions are available for view in the Atholl Room before/after performances and during the interval. Find out more
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There’s no other band out around like Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Led by fiddling wiz Gordie “Crazy Legs” MacKeeman, the roots quartet features all-star pickers and singers, with everything from down-home country to reckless rockabilly to intricate bluegrass. Now the boys are back in town with their fourth and latest release, Dreamland.
The band spent the past year exciting crowds all over the world, from Denmark’s Tonder Festival and the U.K.’s Cambridge Folk Festival, to Merlefest in North Carolina and the Blue Mountains Music Festival in Australia. Crowds love them everywhere they go, thanks to Gordie’s charm (and flying fiddle and feet) and their unique blend of just about every roots genre going. They love it all, old and new, and put on a variety show that has the fans dancing, laughing and singing along.
Dreamland is a big step forward for the group, as it features the greatest number of vocal tracks they’ve ever featured on an album. That highlights the development of the quartet, with all four members writing and singing their own material, and bringing their own strengths to the table. From the Cajun rocker “Sittin’ In A Bar” to classic country sounds in “Strength In Numbers” to the beautiful lullabye of the title track, the group is showing their writing skills match their playing talents. It’s a versatile, wide-ranging showcase that mirrors the live show, with four singers and multi-instrumentalists.
The members are all musical Swiss Army knives, able to pull out whatever instrument or style is needed. Peter Cann handles acoustic and electric guitars, banjo and vocals, Thomas Webb can be found on stand-up bass, guitar, banjo, steel guitar and vocals, Jason Burbine moves between drums, bass, guitar and singing, and while Gordie is mainly on fiddle, he’ll grab the guitar, sit behind the drum kit and sing lots too.
On Dreamland the band wanted to capture all that versatility, and went off in search of a producer who could work in lots of styles. They found him in Mississippi native R.S. Field, best known for his work with Justin Townes Earle, Steve Earle, Tim O’Brien and Allison Moorer. “It’s nice to work with someone who gets the sound,” says MacKeeman. “It has bluegrass elements, it has rockabilly elements, it has old-time elements, but to us it’s all the same thing. That’s why we wanted someone who understands rockabilly base as well as old-time fiddle and accordions.
In addition to songs written and sung by each member, there’s room for some great cover tunes. There’s a fiddle and banjo-fired version of the old ’60’s hit by The Hollies, “Stop Stop Stop,” and beloved P.E.I. songwriter Gene MacLellan’s “Just Want To Be Loved By You.” And the biggest surprise is a mysterious number that turns out to be “Run With Us,” the theme song from the ’80’s Canadian cartoon classic, The Raccoons. “The original is very 80’s pop,” says MacKeeman. “But we do it so different, it’s been great, it’s fun seeing people get that eureka moment when they realize what it is. It usually doesn’t take very long.”
Dreamland is an album that moves from highlight to highlight, showcasing everything the band has to offer. There’s no filler here, it’s packed with their very best songs and very best styles. “I’m one of those people that has to enjoy everything on an album, and that’s what we were shooting for, an album that holds people until the end,” says MacKeeman. “And we always like albums to be a souvenir of our live show. To bring people back to that feeling they got seeing us live.”
That feeling? The playing, the singing, the music, and those crazy legs? Feel the fun, with Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys.
A film night celebrating all things Manx…
The premiere of 7 new films about the Isle of Man, its culture and its people – murder, traditions, dandelion tooters, disgusting cooking & more – but unlike any other film screening:
* With Mera Royle Music performing live to never-before-seen drone footage of some of the Isle of Man’s most beautiful landscapes.
* Conversations with some of the Isle of Man’s most exciting and innovative film makers
* The recording of a Manx Radio interview in front of the live audience for later broadcast
* The evening will culminate in the premiere of ‘Cornaa’, a collaboration between visionary film-maker, Brook Wassall, and award-winning harpist, Mera Royle, which is likely to be one of the most beautiful films you will ever see about the Isle of Man.
The Culture Vannin Film Night will take place on Thursday 27 June at the Peel Centenary Centre at 7.30pm
Tickets are £5 and are available online, at Culture Vannin, Celtic Gold (Peel) or Shakti Man (Ramsey).
More information: https://www.culturevannin.im/news_story_581540.html
Opening Yn Chruinnaght’s Celtic Gathering concert series is Welsh Celtic supergroup, Mabon, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. With seven albums under their belts, Jamie Smith’s Mabon present a wide dynamic range, from quiet, reflective melodies and songs to loud and exciting music which has brought audiences to their feet around the world. Sponsored by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the Mabon concert will also feature Manx music legends, The Mollag Band who will be setting off to represent the Isle of Man at Festival Interceltique de Lorient in August.
More information: www.celticgathering.im
TICKETS £15 (or part of £55 festival pass for all events)
Top Scottish harpist Rachel Hair will be joined by guitarist Ron Jappy and they will be promoting their new album, ‘Sparks’ at Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering. Rachel is already well known in the Island as Culture Vannin’s harp teacher and she currently teaches over 20 young Manx harpists.
More information: www.celticgathering.im
TICKETS £15 (or part of £55 festival pass for all events)
Friday evening at Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering will see the premiere of an exciting new Breton-Manx collaboration between two charismatic performers from Brittany; singer Lors Landat and accordionist Thomas Moisson – and two well-known Manx performers; harpist Mera Royle (winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Musician 2018) and keyboard/fiddle player and composer David Kilgallon (King Chiaullee, Chronicles and Mec Lir). This unique concert is sponsored by Thornton Chartered Financial Planners, and it promises to be an unmissable evening of new and traditional music celebrating the firm friendship between these two Celtic nations!
More information: www.celticgathering.im
Lors Landat & Thomas Moisson : https://youtu.be/7JyATpm39nQ
YC Celtic Gathering taster promo: https://youtu.be/pOzQ9SKwcf0
TICKETS £18 (or part of £55 festival pass for all events)
Headlining the final concert of Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering on the Saturday night will be Irish singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell, accompanied by bodhran player Robbie Walsh and uilleann piper Michael O’Connell.
Recently awarded ‘male vocalist of the year’ by LiveIreland, Daoirí has been described as “one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years”. Armed with several BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and a new album produced Irish music legend Donal Lunny, the rich vocals and charming personality of this ‘True-born Irishman’ (title of his 2016 album) is bound to ensure a sell-out concert. Organisers extend grateful thanks to Culture Ireland for their sponsorship of this evening. Providing musical support for Daoirí Farrell’s concert will be Peddyr Cubberley Trad Trio – Manx flautist and talented tune-smith, Peddyr Cubberley, with Malcolm Stitt (guitar) and Russell Cowin (bodhran).
TICKETS £18 (or part of £55 festival pass for all events)
lan Bennett’s Lady of Letters
Miss Irene Ruddock is a working class woman living on her own near Bradford. She is not afraid to speak, or rather write, her mind. In fact she is a prolific writer of letters, the recipients of which are targeted by Irene as a means of remedying all the social ills she sees around her.
Alas her unchecked pen eventually causes too much mischief and action has to be taken……
Dan Hadfield is, without doubt, the go-to Gary Barlow tribute artiste in the entertainment industry. He has sung with Gary, appeared as his lookalike on several TV shows, including the Xtra Factor and Miranda, and has had great acclaim both from Gary himself as well as other significant figures in the industry.
For Gary Barlow and Take That fans alike, Dan is the ultimate tribute, has been praised many times by Gary for his work, and should not be missed!!
Dan Hadfield makes a welcome return following his debut sell-out show in Peel in 2018.
https://www.garybarlowlookalike.com
No headliners, ALL these bands are amazing! From Rajasthan to Gambia, Nigeria to Serbia, Brazil to Romania! three bands each night, and all for £45 early bird tickets (£25 each night tickets available later). Weekend tickets available now at Celtic Gold, Peel, Corlett’s Jewellers, Castle Street Douglas , ShaktiMan Ramsey and Thompson Travel Port Erin.
No headliners, ALL these bands are amazing! From Rajasthan to Gambia, Nigeria to Serbia, Brazil to Romania! three bands each night, and all for £45 early bird tickets (£25 each night tickets available later). Weekend tickets available now at Celtic Gold, Peel, Corlett’s Jewellers, Castle Street Douglas , ShaktiMan Ramsey and Thompson Travel Port Erin.
Derek has been a member of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004, has led Sax Appeal for over thirty years, fronts the funk/fusion band Protect the Beat, and is a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion.
He is renowned for his energetic, vibrant, passionate and charismatic performances on all four saxophones – from sonorous baritone to soaring soprano – and is an award-winning performer having received the John Dankworth Award and the British Jazz Award (Small Group) for Sax Appeal. He received Best Jazz CD of the Year for Young Lions, Old Tigers with the late Spike Robinson, receiving the same British Jazz Award for “Joyriding” by The Derek Nash Acoustic Quartet in 2012. He regularly appears in the British Jazz awards nominations in several categories (Alto/Tenor and Baritone) and was nominated for Jazz Musician of the Year by the Global Music Foundation.
As a performer, he has played with Don and Dave Grusin, John Dankworth, Ray Gelato, John Ehteridge, Russell Ferrante, Nelson Rangell, Snake Davis, Bob Dorough, Oscar Castro Neves, Lillian Boutte, Clare Teal, Jamie Cullum, Humphrey Lyttelton and Alan Barnes. He has also worked with boogie-maestro Ben Waters, appearing on his CDs Shakin’ in the Makin’, Hurricane and Boogie for Stu (alongside Keith Richards) and performing a series of dates with Axel Zwingenberger, Dave Green and Charlie Watts.
And that’s just Derek! The other 5 members (Satan Bharj, Marc Cecil, Andy Staples, Neil Angilley, Dominic Ashworth) in the band are equally as prolific and this is not a show to be missed.
www.dereknash.com
** Important announcement – The Houghton Weavers **
We can confirm that the planned performances of the Houghton Weavers will go ahead on 20th & 21st September.
Naturally, we all continue to be saddened by the passing of Tony Berry, and will miss him tremendously.
We can announce however, that David, Steve and Jim will be joined by Paul Johnston who is better known as a member of the band Fivepenny Piece for their shows in the Isle of Man.
Out of respect to Tony’s family and band members, we have decided not to change the photo for this event. Although he is no longer with us physically, his smile is still here in our minds and hearts.
Even now, we can hear him say “Keep folk smiling!”
Tickets are available from:
Celtic Gold in Peel
GH Corlett the Jewellers in Douglas
Thompson Travel in Port Erin
Shakti Man in Ramsey
and online – www.etickets.im/cc
** Important announcement – The Houghton Weavers **
We can confirm that the planned performances of the Houghton Weavers will go ahead on 20th & 21st September.
Naturally, we all continue to be saddened by the passing of Tony Berry, and will miss him tremendously.
We can announce however, that David, Steve and Jim will be joined by Paul Johnston who is better known as a member of the band Fivepenny Piece for their shows in the Isle of Man.
Out of respect to Tony’s family and band members, we have decided not to change the photo for this event. Although he is no longer with us physically, his smile is still here in our minds and hearts.
Even now, we can hear him say “Keep folk smiling!”
Tickets are available from:
Celtic Gold in Peel
GH Corlett the Jewellers in Douglas
Thompson Travel in Port Erin
Shakti Man in Ramsey
and online – www.etickets.im/cc
Femme Fatale or just fisherman’s folklore? There’s something fishy about Queenie’s Plaice but what is it? Dive into the murky and mysterious life of sunset cities original burlesque Belle, Queenie.There’ll be feathersThere’ll be fish punsThere’ll be. .. foul play
Night Owl Shows invites you on a journey following the captivating world of 007 and the voices that have accompanied this story over the last five decades.
The show (with professional live band) delivers with unparalleled passion, electric renditions of hits such as Diamonds are Forever, Licence to Kill, Nobody Does it Better and Skyfall. With a live band comprising some of the country’s finest players, ‘Voices of Bond’ is a show you will not want to miss.
