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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

Upcoming Irish music concerts

October 6, 2017

Most New Englanders love this time of year when things cool down and the leaves go from green to gold. I have to admit though, I’m sad to see summer go. I’m going to miss having porch sessions and drinking coffee outside in the morning sun. The only saving grace is the plethora of Irish … More Upcoming Irish music concerts

The power of new music

October 5, 2017

One winter, as a snowboarder, I tried to learn how to teleski. Though I can’t say I mastered how to ski, I can say that because of trying it, I became a better snowboarder. I feel the same way about music. Lately, I’ve been learning different genres of music and playing more mandolin and uke … More The power of new music

Porch Sessions, Installment No. 1

August 3, 2017

Since it’s summer, we thought we would record our practice session on my front porch for the first installment of Porch Sessions. Keep an eye out for more porch sessions throughout the rest of the summer and upcoming fall. Reach out if you want to come play in one. And don’t forget there’s a session … More Porch Sessions, Installment No. 1

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