A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1

Subject: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: GUEST,Julia
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 11:43 AM

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 [e-mail]

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: Barry Finn
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 01:53 PM

Thanks for posting this Julia & a pox on you Main-e-aics for hiding your treasures all to well (you guys included). I met them maybe a few yrs ago. They came to a Friday nite session at the Press Room. Very nice & warm, nice to chat up with they were but nothing prepared me for their singing. They were fantastic.

Freeport's a bit too north for me, are they doing anything a little more towards the south or maybe if they'd like they could share a glass at the Press Room the Friday evening before (with you & Fred)?

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: GUEST,Pamela in Ithaca
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 02:29 PM

I also met them at the Press Room - probably the same session
(during the Portsmouth Maritime Music Fest) that Barry was at.
We made a strong enough connection that I was able to entice
them out for a weekend in the Finger Lakes.

They don't make it over to the States often enough,
and when they do they're pretty quiet about where they'll be.
Don't miss this one, if you're anywhere near Freeport.

And tell them "Pamela in Ithaca" says hello!

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: Folkiedave
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 02:29 PM

Shan't be able to make the gig being in the UK but they come heartily recommended.

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: Effsee
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 02:33 PM

I saw them at the Orkney Folk Festival a few years ago. I've loved Alison's singing for decades but I find Geordie's voice eerily like Ewan MacColl's!

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 03:48 PM

They are truly wonderful singers and lovely people! It WAS at the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival Saturday singaround about three or four years ago that they "dropped in" because they were in the neighborhood.

Alas, I missed them when they did the house concert at the West's in York, ME several years ago. I think I had a good excuse, though -- Curmudgeon was having major heart surgery.

Hope we get to hear them SOMETIME again when they're in the vicinity!

Linn

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: lamarca
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 05:35 PM

They came to NEFFA one year (or was it NOMAD - past festivals get confused in my CRS memory bank sometimes) and were fantastic! I'm very fond of their CD, The Ballad Tree.

Here's their website:

http://www.alisonmcmorland.com/default.htm

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: karen k
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 06:41 PM

I'll be in Maine then and plan to attend. Just tonight had an e-mail from Geordie about their trip over.

Barry, they are in Tuftenboro, NH the night before Freeport. Don't know where that is but at least it is in your state.

Don't miss them!!!! Great folks.

karen kobela

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: s&r
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 06:47 PM

Easy and cooperative to work with: very professional, very musical. A class act

Stu (Fylde)

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: Barry Finn
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 08:08 PM

Thanks Karen
I went to their site http://www.alisonmcmorland.com/alison.html to see where else they're performing but it just says various New England venues. I found Tuftenboro (thank you), it's just outside of Laconia, not to far but still at least a couple of hours which is far better than Freeport.
They must plan to visit this area at this time of year for some special reason. It was at a session during the kick off of the Maritime Folk Festival that I saw them at the Press Room & I do remember Pamela being there (I be seeing you again Pamela, great). Maybe they'll be there again, seems like there'll be a decent chance going by the past.

Barry

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: GUEST,Julia
Date: 09 Sep 06 - 09:13 AM

Just for the recoed, Freeport is less than 1 1/2 hours from Portsmouth (20 minutes from Portland)
And remember, LL Bean's is open 24 hours- you can do your shopping after the show!
Seriously, It's not any more of a hardship to drive north, esp on the turnpike and definitely a show worth driving for!.try it and see!

See you there!

Julia

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: GUEST,Shimrod
Date: 10 Sep 06 - 06:46 AM

The good people of Maine are in for a treat! Two of my favourite singers and two of the nicest people that you could wish to meet. Don't keep them too long - we need them back here in the UK.

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: GUEST,Julia
Date: 13 Sep 06 - 09:41 PM

Just refreshing this- don't miss this concert!

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: Susan of DT
Date: 16 Sep 06 - 05:17 PM

They will also be in house concerts in CT
   Sept 17 SouthWestern CT
   Sept 23 Eastern CT
Since these are house concerts, I won't post details. Contact me for info if interested. (I am not running either of these) PM or [e-mail] (does not always work these days, so try more than once if no answer).

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: karen k
Date: 16 Sep 06 - 09:06 PM

Susan,
Isn't it Sept. 17 SouthEastern CT and Sept. 23 Western CT?

k

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: Susan of DT
Date: 16 Sep 06 - 10:15 PM

Karen - no, that is not what I have seen. But I have been told that these are by invitation only, so I am sorry I mentioned them. I hoped to get Alison and Geordie bigger audiences.

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: GUEST,New England Celtic Arts
Date: 18 Sep 06 - 07:51 PM

A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre will be in So. Carthage Me.(Farmington area) on Thursday Sept 28 at Skye Theater. Time is 7:30 We seat 100 only in a house concert setting, so we need to know your going to attend. 1-800-894-4300
more info @ http://www.necelticarts.com

Subject: RE: A. McMorland & G. MacIntyre Maine 10/1
From: GUEST,Julia
Date: 27 Sep 06 - 10:24 PM

Just a reminder about these concerts- hope to see you all in Freeport!