A Tribute to Tommy Peoples
August 7, 2018
Learn about the Irish fiddle legend, Tommy Peoples, who recently passed away. … More A Tribute to Tommy Peoples
What makes us practice
May 17, 2018
Practicing an instrument is a daunting task. I mean who wants to sit home and practice their keys and intonation or learn harder tunes just for fun? Who does that? Most of the time when I take out my fiddle, I just want to sound good so I play what I already know. That isn’t … More What makes us practice
An open letter to my late mom, about music
March 24, 2018
Happy birthday Mom. Today you would have been 74 years old and wearing purple, according to your favorite poem. I wanted to take the time, on your birthday, to let you know just how much influence you had on me when it comes to music. Though you weren’t a musician yourself, you introduced me to … More An open letter to my late mom, about music
Upcoming Renaissance Faire Festivities
February 21, 2018
Post by Reagh Greenleaf: Winter Renaissance Faire Pre-Party You’re invited to a Winter Renaissance Faire Pre-Party at Rí Rá Burlington on Wed. 2/21/18, 6-9 pm. Participation and Medieval/Renaissance costumes encouraged. Gypsy Reel Trio (Silas Hamilton, Maggie Hickey and Reagh Greenleaf) performing, VTCeltic merch, giveaways, raffles, etc. Irish Sessions at the Winter Renaissance Faire Vermont Celtic Co., is sponsoring, co-organizing and vending at the Winter … More Upcoming Renaissance Faire Festivities
How my broken finger will improve my playing
January 20, 2018
As a musician, your worst nightmare is to physically hurt yourself rendering you unable to play your instrument, especially if that’s how you earn your living. This past fall, I broke my middle finger on my left hand (and before you ask it wasn’t from using it too much). My injury has forced me to … More How my broken finger will improve my playing
Fiddles and Harps
January 11, 2018
There is nothing more Celtic than fiddles and harps. If you like Celtic and folk music you’re going to love this weekend with Dominique Dodge on harp & Emerald Rae on fiddle, a double bill with a side of collaboration: Emerald Rae, fiddler and folk singer Boston-based Fiddler & Folksinger Emerald Rae creates a groove-heavy … More Fiddles and Harps
An evening of Celtic music
December 15, 2017
Winter is in full force in Vermont and though the cold may make you feel like hibernating, don’t get too comfy. There is music to play, parties to enjoy and concerts not to be missed. Here is one of them: On January 6, 2018 at 7pm, Seven Stars Arts Center, on Rt 14 in Sharon, VT … More An evening of Celtic music
And dance like a wave of the sea…
November 21, 2017
When I first started playing fiddle many years ago, my aunt sent me a poem by Irish poet, William Butler Yeats called The Fiddler of Dooney. I loved it because it is about a fiddler, because an Irish poet wrote it, and heck, because it rhymed and who doesn’t love that? I memorized the poem … More And dance like a wave of the sea…
Get your groove on
October 23, 2017
Learn how to step dance in a 5 week series of Cape Breton step dance classes with renowned fiddler and step dancer, Andrea Beaton. Andrea will be offering classes at two levels: beginner and intermediate/advanced. Find out more. … More Get your groove on
Music that helps heal the world
October 12, 2017
Being a full time musician is one job you don’t do for the money. You do it for the love of music. You do it for the love of spreading your message. You do it so other people can enjoy the very thing you are so passionate about. Because after you pay for lessons, instruments, … More Music that helps heal the world
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