Bandstand Performers
The following performers will be entertaining on the bandstand for the 2011 Payson Scottish Festival:
Alex Bigney
Harpist Alex Bigney of local Celtic group Kirkmount will be performing Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at this year's Scottish Festival. Alex's performance will feature tunes from his new solo album, Solstice Harp. This great new music carries on the traditional styling that Kirkmount fans know and love. Come enjoy Alex's one-of-a-kind harpistry and make your own connection to tradition.
Solstice Harp will be available for purchase at the event as well as online at http://www.kirkmount.com
An Dragan Ceilteach
An Dragan Ceilteach, which means "Celtic Dragon," is an Irish dance group based in Riverton, Utah and is under the direction of Leia Rundquist. The group is comprised of dancers ranging from age four to adult. They perform traditional soft and hard shoe Irish step dances including jigs and reels. Their choreography includes modern adaptations of the historical dances while preserving traditional steps. For information contact: Leia Rundquist (801) 548-6663 or Liesl Allred (801) 688-3757.
www.ADCIrishDancers.com
Bad Colleen
Bad Colleen is a celtic band based in Ogden, Utah. They sing everything from rowdy pub songs to heartbreaking aires. You can find them singing at local festivals or just in the backyard having a bit of fun.
www.badcolleen.com
Celtic Country Dancers
Celtic Country Dancers are a group who enjoy their shared Scottish heritage and who take their dance lessons from Alice Drake. Beginning and advanced dancers enjoy working together to perfect their expertise and style. The Celtic Country Dancers perform at various ethnic functions. For additional information call Alice Drake at (801) 943-8694.
New Horizons Orchestra
The BYU New Horizons Orchestra was established in 2003 to create an opportunity for adults—and especially for senior adults—to begin study of a musical instrument. It serves as an "entry point" into instrumental music education for people who have never played before, and a "re–entry" point for those who may have been away from music making for many years. It also serves as a laboratory teaching setting for BYU music education students, and a vehicle for identifying and studying the ways music can affect family life.
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/newhorizons
Power Academy of Irish Dance
Power Academy of Irish Dance, directed by veteran champion Lisa Power Steinmetz, T.C.R.G., performs traditional and contemporary Irish Step dancing. Classes are offered in American Fork, Payson, and Southern California. All dancers are accepted regardless of age or experience. Come learn the traditional dances of Ireland in a family environment! For information contact Aubree Shelley at (801) 344-5650 or email poweracademyutah@yahoo.com. Feel free to visit us on the web at www.PowerIrish.com.
Steve McDonald
Steve McDonald has been a prominent figure in New Zealand music for the past twenty five years. His real rise to prominence came in the '80's when he won several significant song writing awards, including the ABU Asian Pacific Song Contest, in which twenty countries participated. In the early 90's he produced his most successful work yet with his Celtic music of which he now has recorded five albums. His live one man band show is unrivaled, performing classic hits of the 60's, 70's, and 80's, plus his own compositions.
www.SteveMcDonaldFanClub.com
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