2013 Northwest Folklife Festival

Celtic Fiddle Music Bio: Brandon and Mark have been collaborating since 2004, when they produced their album of Celtic and original music, “Beyond the Boders.” They are now releasing a second duo album titled “Dualities.” Website: http://www.brandonvance.com Get Recordings: Yes - It's called "Beyond the Borders" and it's available on CDBaby. Performers: Mark Minkler (Piano, Guitar) Brandon Vance (Fiddle)

A Gathering of Musicians Bio: Join us for a session of Celtic by the performers in this show! Website: http://www.timreadman.com Get Recordings: Yes. At www.timreadman.com and on iTunes and CD Baby. Performers: Tim Readman - guitar and vocals

Scottish Gaelic Harp and Song Bio: Seumas Gagne has been playing the music of the Highland and Irish Gaels on the Celtic harp for more than thirty years. His love of the music led him deeper into the world of the Gael until learning the Gaelic language became the natural next step. He began studying with Richard Hill and helped found Slighe nan Gaidheal, Washington's Gaelic language and cultural society. In 1997 Seumas and five friends from... Read More →

Irish Folk, Traditional Celtic Bio: Erin McNamee Band has being playing together for 9 years in Seattle. They play an electic and fun mix of Irish Folk & Contemporary Irish music. Website: http://www.erinmcnamee.com Get Recordings: Yes, available on itunes, CDbaby, amazon.com, spotify Performers: Erin McNamee- guitar, lead vocals Julie Baldrdge- violin (with acoustic/ electric pick-up) Scott Adams- banjo, accordion (with acoustic/ electric... Read More →

English Original & Celtic Song Bio: Tim Readman is a Celtic musician, folksinger, songwriter, producer and music journalist. He is the former leader of Canadian Celtic/folk favourites Fear of Drinking. Website: http://www.timreadman.com Performers: Tim Readman - guitar and vocals