What we’re about
This Meetup is an invitation to all those who love and appreciate connection with Celtic and Scottish Music and Culture and Music's power to Open Hearts and Transform Minds. You might be an ex-pat... or someone whose family has been here for several generations;... all are welcome!
In this meetup, music, conversations and stories take center stage. Join, Colin MacLeod, the Celtic Fiddle Guru for inspiring, educating and entertaining events. Look for solo and collaborative performances that will have you tapping your feet, clapping your hands and joining in the tradition of Celtic music sessions!
Some of the events might be spontaneous Pop-up concerts; or Celtic music jam sessions; Celtic Fiddle Workshops or String Camps; Tours or invitations to events near and far. This is the East Coast home of the Flash Fiddle concerts. Some of these musical adventures might even be live-streamed for your ease and enjoyment.
This Meetup is in support of its founder's 100,000 Conversations that touch 100,000 hearts campaign. Donations for the on-going efforts of cultural exchange are always welcome and deeply appreciated.
https://www.gofundme.com/turn-moments-into-memories
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Celtic Festival Samhain at Thistlerock Mead Co — October 25Thistlerock Mead, Charlottesville, VA
Step into the magic of Thistlerock’s 6th Annual Samhain Festival on October 25th from 2pm-9pm
Celebrate the Celtic roots of Halloween with haunting music from @osiaandthejupiter (https://osiandthejupiter.com)
@holyrivermusic, (https://www.holyrivermusic.com)
@alitodguitar,
@celticfiddleguru (https://celticfiddleguru.com/) &
@femmeceltique! (https://www.facebook.com/p/Femme-Celtique-61574543456980/)Feast on the rustic BBQ of @twistedoakbbqva, savor seasonal meads and ciders, enjoy enchanting. Activities like harvest crafts , henna tattoos, tarot readings, archery, Viking re-enactment and a mystical procession and bonfire ceremony on the Hill of the Bees, honouring ancestors and winter’s embrace. Don’t miss the unforgettable night of community and tradition in the heart of Virginia. Tickets available at https://tinyurl.com/samhuinnTMC
🗓 Saturday, October 25th
🕓 All Day
📍 Thistlerock Meadery, VA
🎻Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/samhuinnTMCI'm one of the musicians playing at Thistlerock's Samhuinn Celtic Festival at the end of October. By the look of things from Thistelrock Mead Co's Instagram post, there are actually a number of different performers, acts and activities that everyone can participate in.
Let me know if you are thinking of going.
Colin
- Albafeire playing at Rare Olde Times Saturday Nov 8Rare Olde Times, Henrico, VA
Albafeire, a local Richmond Celtic band, are playing at Rare Olde Times in on Nov 8 from 7.30pm to 10.00pm.
It's a really fun evening with the band. You'll hear some foot tapping music, heart tugging songs and stories from the US and Scotland.
Albafeire are also playing at Rare Olde Times in December.
Saturday Dec 20 - 7.30pm to 10.00pm.
See you soon.
Colin
