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| Castlebay in Concert Robert Burns - The Man,, The Myth, and The Music Enjoy the magic and music of one of America’s poetic icons performed by one of America’s best contemporary duos At the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Marion County 7280 SE 135th St., Summerfield, Fl 34491 www.uufmc.org See directions and concert description below Friday, February 5, 2010 7PM Tickets: $12 advance sale $15 at the door |
Robert Burns–The Man, The Myth, and The Music
"Thank you so much for coming to the
Ridgefield Library to share the
fascinating life and work of Robert Burns
with our audience. What a wonderful
evening of music, poetry, and song. You
can't get a better combination than that!
Everyone I spoke to afterwards really
enjoyed the show, especially the Scottish
contingent. I think you probably made a
lot of people yearn for the "old country!"
Good luck and thanks again,
Leslie Lambton
Adult Programming Director
The Ridgefield Library and Historical
Association
Ridgefield, Connecticut
The poet Robert Burns (1759-1796)
collected and wrote new lyrics for
hundreds of traditional Scottish folk tunes
which he felt were falling into obscurity.
Working in the Scots language of the
lowlands, which is distinct from the Gaelic
of the highlands and islands, he produced
many masterpieces of 18th century poetry
and song. Among these are My Love is Like
a Red Red Rose, Comin' Through the Rye and
Auld Lang Syne, popular even today at
New Year's celebrations. His short but
colorful life has become the subject of
both legend and scholarly documentary.
The duo Castlebay (Julia Lane & Fred
Gosbee) have studied the man,the myth,
and the music. They have presented
performances for arts centers, concert
series, and schools throughout the
northeast. In their program romantic love
songs are interspersed with lively dance
tunes as well as poems and anecdotes
about Scotland's National Poet.
Castlebay is well known for their sensitive
arrangements of traditional Scottish music.
Both Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee are fine
vocalists and support their singing with a
variety of instruments including Celtic
harp, guitar, fiddle and woodwinds. They
have toured the British Isles annually since
1993 playing at folk clubs, art centres, and
festivals. They have recorded several
albums of both traditional and original
work including their newest Ae Fond Kiss
which features seven compositions by
Robert Burns.
In addition to concerts and recordings,
Castlebay has a commitment to cultural
education. They maintain an on-going
exchange with Scottish musicians and
folklorists and present educational
programs about Scottish music and
folklore. They are listed in the Maine Arts
Commission touring artists roster, the
New England States Touring Roster, and
the Connecticut Library Association
Presenters roster.
www.castlebay.net
Castlebay Music
PO Box 168
Round Pond, Maine 04564
Tel/FAX 207-529-5438 castlebay@castlebay.net
"Thank you so much for coming to the
Ridgefield Library to share the
fascinating life and work of Robert Burns
with our audience. What a wonderful
evening of music, poetry, and song. You
can't get a better combination than that!
Everyone I spoke to afterwards really
enjoyed the show, especially the Scottish
contingent. I think you probably made a
lot of people yearn for the "old country!"
Good luck and thanks again,
Leslie Lambton
Adult Programming Director
The Ridgefield Library and Historical
Association
Ridgefield, Connecticut
The poet Robert Burns (1759-1796)
collected and wrote new lyrics for
hundreds of traditional Scottish folk tunes
which he felt were falling into obscurity.
Working in the Scots language of the
lowlands, which is distinct from the Gaelic
of the highlands and islands, he produced
many masterpieces of 18th century poetry
and song. Among these are My Love is Like
a Red Red Rose, Comin' Through the Rye and
Auld Lang Syne, popular even today at
New Year's celebrations. His short but
colorful life has become the subject of
both legend and scholarly documentary.
The duo Castlebay (Julia Lane & Fred
Gosbee) have studied the man,the myth,
and the music. They have presented
performances for arts centers, concert
series, and schools throughout the
northeast. In their program romantic love
songs are interspersed with lively dance
tunes as well as poems and anecdotes
about Scotland's National Poet.
Castlebay is well known for their sensitive
arrangements of traditional Scottish music.
Both Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee are fine
vocalists and support their singing with a
variety of instruments including Celtic
harp, guitar, fiddle and woodwinds. They
have toured the British Isles annually since
1993 playing at folk clubs, art centres, and
festivals. They have recorded several
albums of both traditional and original
work including their newest Ae Fond Kiss
which features seven compositions by
Robert Burns.
In addition to concerts and recordings,
Castlebay has a commitment to cultural
education. They maintain an on-going
exchange with Scottish musicians and
folklorists and present educational
programs about Scottish music and
folklore. They are listed in the Maine Arts
Commission touring artists roster, the
New England States Touring Roster, and
the Connecticut Library Association
Presenters roster.
www.castlebay.net
Castlebay Music
PO Box 168
Round Pond, Maine 04564
Tel/FAX 207-529-5438 castlebay@castlebay.net
