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Thread #62731   Message #1014595
Posted By: GUEST,Julia
07-Sep-03 - 08:00 PM
Thread Name: Scots ballads concert & Wkshp Maine:Brunswick
Subject: Scots ballads concert & Workshop
SCOTTISH BALLAD CONCERT
A concert of old and new Scottish ballads will be presented at the
Skidompha library Saturday, Sept 20 at 7:30 pm Alison McMorland and
Geordie McIntyre of Dunblane Scotland. The concert will commemorate the
Scots who settled in the local area in the early 18th century. In
addition, local duo Castlebay will sing several Scottish songs which
came to Maine over the last 250 years.Come and enjoy and evening of
authentic Scottish song and story. Tickets for the concert are $10 and
$7 for elders and kids. For more information and reservations call
207-529-5438 e mail- castlebay@castlebay.net


SCOTTISH BALLAD WORKSHOP
A workshop titled "The Narrative Heart of the Scots Ballads" will be
presented at Ceilidh House (Treworgy Furniture Bldg) 11 Pleasant St
Brunswick Sunday, Sept 21 from 2-4 pm Alison McMorland and Geordie
McIntyre of Dunblane Scotland will demonstrate and discuss the
significance of the ancient ballads of Scotland in which history, magic
and intrigue abound. Admission is $15. For more information and
reservations call 207-529-5438 e mail- castlebay@castlebay.net

Both are sponsored by Maine St Andrews Society and Ceilidh House

A Sunday evening sing-around will follow the workshop at 7:00