Douglas County Scottish Society

GOLDEN BOUGH - The Celtic music of the British Isles has continued to increase in popularity for the past several years, and one of the groups spearheading this popularity is the international touring and recording group Golden Bough. The group will perform pieces from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Brittany and Galicia. Since 1980 Margie Butler and Paul Espinoza (co-founders of Golden Bough) have recorded and performed not only the better known music of Ireland & Scotland, but also the music of the lesser known Celtic lands of Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and Galicia. The newest addition to Golden Bough's line-up is violinist Kathy Sierra, whose vibrant energy, exquisite fiddling and dulcet vocals compliment the singing and playing styles of Butler and Espinoza.Besides the traditional music of the Celtic lands, Golden Bough also performs their own compositions. With a dazzling array of acoustic instruments and haunting vocal styling, this trio presents a program that leaves little room for audience members to lose interest. Their instrumentation includes; the Celtic harp, guitar, penny-whistle, recorder, violin, viola, octave-mandolin, accordion, and bodhran (the Irish hand drum). Blending their voices in three-part harmony they sing ballads, lively sing-alongs and beautiful a capella pieces.

Born out of the timeless tradition of Celtic music sessions, Molly's Revenge is a band with a genuine affection for the music they play; their enthusiasm for the music carries over in all their live and recorded performances. The classic combination of solo instruments such as the Highland bagpipes, uilleann pipes, whistles, fiddle, and mandolin against a backdrop of guitar and bouzouki accompaniment, with an occasional rousing chorus song mixed in, guarantees an enjoyable and memorable listening experience. Add the visual excitement of award-winning Irish step dancing to the mix and you've got yourself a party!

Equally at home in front of audiences several thousand strong or in small intimate venues, Mollys Revenge has performed at many of the top folk festivals in the USA, performing arts events, and countless private concerts. Internationally, they have performed at prestigious events in Australia and China.

The band's skilled musicianship and boundless enthusiasm for its music guarantees enjoyable entertainment for people of all ages. Their arrangements of traditional Celtic jigs and reels brings these dance tunes up to date with a driving, hard-edged accent in a way that will leave your feet tapping, your hands clapping, and your voices shouting for more.

THE BARD AT LARGE - LINDA MACDONALD-LEWIS - Linda MacDonald-Lewis has actively been promoting Scotland's History, Mythology and Folklore in the USA for over a decade. She has had many great honours bestowed on her in Scotland: Recently include in a book called " The Wallace Muse" 700 years of Poetry and Artwork inspired by the Life and Legend of Sir William Wallace. Her poem was included with the great poets of Scotland's past .... like Sir Walter Scott, Wordsworth, Blind Harry, Robert Burns, Hamilton, and McGonagall, as one of the contemporary poem selected for this project, her poem lies, in the ranks of the current Poet Laureate of Scotland, Edwin Morgan as well as other noted poets of today. And she recited her poem for the assembly in Holyrood's Parliament, in Sept. 2005 to honour William Wallace. She has also seen the honour of being one, of the 100 women in Scotland, chosen to be part of the permenant art project, to honour the women of Scotland's past and present, at the new Parlaiment Bldg. in Holyrood, called "Travelling the Distance", that opened inDec. 2006. She continues to work on the promotion of Scotland's History and thier present issues, through the work in her shop in Seaside, Oregon, and the many events yearly where she speaks.

The Standing Stone calls you to the Games in Winston Oregon at Riverbend Park. A weekend of celebration awaits you. Join us Friday night for a Ceilidh ("Kay-Lee" Celtic gathering and party) and listen to some great music - including the bands the Wicked Tinkers, Culann's Hounds and Golden Bough. There will be several great pipe bands. The fun continues on Saturday and Sunday with the Scottish Heavy Athletics - Edged Weapons Competition with archery, swordsmanship and other weapons - Children's Athletics - Children's Heritage Tent - Gathering of the Clans - More great Celtic Music with the sounds of the Bagpipe Bands, Fiddles & Harps - the Vendors of Celtic Products - Highland Cattle - Sheepdogs - Ale - Food - and the companionship of some wonderful and spirited people.

Billy_Caber_Edmond.jpg (155016 bytes) The Douglas County Scottish Society proudly presents the "Celtic Highland Games 2008" Aug. 15 - 17 at Riverbend Park in Winston, Oregon. The Games have evolved from early trials in Scotland to select the strongest and best men for the King. Now, folks of Celtic descent gather at Games around the world. The Games provide an opportunity for family entertainment involving competition, fellowship, and appreciation of heritage. Planning for the Games is a yearlong activity involving Society members, the local community, and the many vendors, musicians and athletes that participate in this event. Numerous families, from California to Canada, travel to the area and camp at the park or stay in local Motels. At the Games, there is always something going on - the athletic competitions, the musical performances, children's activities, the open air market of Celtic goods, Highland dancing, Clan gatherings, and the FOOD! Come Friday night for a free Ceilidh.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteer for the event, our address is 1224 NW Walnut PMB 167, Roseburg, Oregon 97470. Also, contact Donna Hunter (fester@tymewyse.com) or Roger Ellis (wellis3333@frontiernet.net) for more information.

White Horse Coffee & Tea is a proud sponsor of the 2007 Games and the Douglas County Scottish Society.

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Send e-mail to David MacDonald at info@whitehorsecoffee.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 1999, 2005, 2008
Last modified: March 30, 2008