A concert of Scottish ballads, old and new, will be presented by acclaimed
singers Alison McMorland and Geordie MacIntyre on Sunday, Oct 1 at 7:00 pm
at the First Parish Church on Main St in Freeport. The concert is
sponsored by Ceilidh House, a Celtic cultural education organization.

Alison McMorland has earned high praise as a singer of stature with a
voice as pure and sparkling as highland spring water. Her long involvement
in traditional music has been multi-faceted, embracing collecting,
publishing, broadcasting, theatre and teaching. During the last decade she
has worked extensively in community arts and Arts for Health and is a
teacher of Scottish traditional music at The Royal Scottish Academy of
Music and Drama in Glasgow.In the early seventies Alison came under the
inspirational guidance of Hamish Henderson who introduced her to some of
the great traditional singers from whom she learnt so much. She has
recently released a book following years of research entitled 'Herd Laddie
o the Glen', Songs and life of the Border shepherd Willie Scott.

Geordie McIntyre is a Glaswegian of Highland and Irish descent, his
lifetime involvement in song, ballad and poetry is reflected in his
singing, collecting and song writing. His early years as a Radio and
Television technician and later as a Modern Studies teacher coupled to his
passion for the outdoors has, in diverse ways, fuelled and complemented
his central interest in folk music. Over the years he has performed at
clubs and festivals throughout Britain, Ireland and the USA sharing his
warmth of humor and voice with appreciative audiences.

The two currently perform together based on a fine sense of personal
harmony.They have produced several recordings,their most recent being
"Ballad Tree" on the Living Tradition label.A Reviewer called their
performance
"A stunning display of how powerful tradition bearers can be presenting
the experiences of people and the rich mythology of Scotland with a skill
and unadorned passion for their cause."

Admission is $10/$8 kids, elders and unwaged. For information please
contact Ceilidh House 207-688-4515 e-mail mainecelt@maine.rr.com