Dahlonega Hosts First-Ever Celtic Music Festival March 8 – 9, 2008
Traditional and well-known Irish bands such as Emerald Rose, Shamrock, and Altan perform at the Historic Holly Theatre.
Highlights of the festival are concerts by the traditional Irish bands Altan, Highland Way, Emerald Rose and Shamrock. Festival goers will also be entertained with Celtic-themed workshops, bagpipers, storytellers and arts and crafts vendors set up throughout downtown Dahlonega and around the historic town square.
To learn more about the festival or click on the image at the right or call 706-864-3711; to purchase concert tickets, call 706-864-3759, or on-line at www.hollytheater.com
Accolades for these top bands include Altan, Ireland's leading traditional band, Irish Echo in New York says “They’re poised for greatness and under no circumstances should they be missed in concert”. The Boston Globe says Altan is “The hottest group in the Celtic realm these days”; Highland Way ,under the direction of Brian Caldwell of Glasgow, Scotland. from San Diego has received rave reviews for their blend of traditional Scottish music, both instrumental and vocal, from the San Diego and Seaside Scottish Highland Games, with their superb blend of vocals, instrumentation, and unique arrangements, Highland Way is one of the most acclaimed on the southern California circuit; North Georgia’s Emerald Rose is a four-man Celtic / American folk rock group with a strong original sound; Shamrock is the traditional Celtic band from the talented Norgaard Jones Project started with the meeting of two world class musicians, Guitar Virtuoso Curtis Jones, and Fiddle Wizard Martin Norgaard. Adding to the fun of the festival are Celtic-themed workshops, bagpipers, storytellers and arts and crafts exhibitors displaying and selling Celtic themed items. Adding to the fun of the festival are Celtic-themed workshops, bagpipers, storytellers and arts and crafts exhibitors displaying and selling Celtic themed items.
Dahlonega Celtic Music Festival Schedule
Location: Historic Downtown Dahlonega
Hours: Saturday, 11:00am, concluding with Highland Way Concert at 8:00pm
Sunday, 1:00pm, concluding with Altan Concert at 7:00pm
he Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Celtic Music Festival! Highlights of the festival are concerts by the traditional Celtic bands Altan, Highland Way, Emerald Rose and Shamrock at the historic Holly Theater, along with John Maschinot of the Buddy O’Reilly Band at the Buisson Music Hall.
Celtic-themed workshops will be held at various locations around Downtown Dahlonega. Enjoy bagpipers, storytellers and dance as you shop the art and craft exhibitors displaying and selling Celtic themed items.
For more information on the festival, call the Dahlonega – Lumpkin County Chamber at 706-864-3711
Concert Schedule:
Saturday, March 8th, 2008 1:00pm-2:15pm Emerald Rose in Concert at the Holly Theater $12.00 / ticket
3:00pm-4:15pm Shamrock in Concert at the Holly Theater $12.00 / ticket
5:15pm-5:45pm St. Andrews Pipes and Drums in front of Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce
8:00pm Highland Way in Concert at the Holly Theater $30.00 / ticket
Sunday, March 9th, 2008
4:00pm-5:00pm John Maschinot of the Buddy O’Reilly Band in Concert at the Buisson Music Hall $12.00 / ticket
7:00pm Altan in Concert at the Holly Theater $30.00 / ticket
2008 SPONSORS
Steven Leibel P.C.
P. O. Box 1868
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 867-7575
Banister Funeral Home
2068 Highway 19 North
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-4159
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