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Trans Celtic Gala

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Liner Notes

On Saturday, July 26th, 2008, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, Arizona, Celtic duo Oceans Apart with special guests Jane Hilton (fiddle) and Ryan Bowman (percussion), in collaboration with The McTeggart Irish Dancers and The Phoenix Pipe Band, presented an evening of Irish, Scottish, Welsh and North American traditional dance and music.

Pipers closeup during Amazing GraceThere had been increasing efforts over the past few years by national and local organizations such as the Irish Cultural Center, Welsh League of Arizona and area Caledonian and Celtic societies to involve the various ancient nations of the British Isles and Ireland in cooperative endeavors.  The Trans Celtic Gala was something of a milestone in this area.  Attendees (all 1400 of them!) were treated to Irish step dancing, Scottish pipe and drums, Welsh and American song (ancient, modern, thoughtful and hilarious), in a non-stop succession that kept everyone wondering what would come next.

This DVD is a memento of that sold-out event, faithfully recorded by Kyle Harris (audio) and Mark Foshee (video and overall production).  I say faithfully, for the warmth and excitement and humor all seem to have found their way on to the disc.  If, after viewing the finished work, you feel as if you were there on that wonderful night, then all concerned with this production will feel gratified and ready to take it on again!

See more photos from the night in our Rogue's Gallery.


Steve and John
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Performers:
                Oceans Apart
                Phoenix Pipe Band
                McTeggart Irish Dancers

Special Guests:
                Jane Hilton
                Ryan Bowman

Musical Arrangements:
                John Good
                Steve Colby

Producer:  
               John GoodMcTaggert Irish Dancers in motion

Director/Editor:   
              Mark Foshee
             
Audio Engineer:   
              Kyle Harris

Graphic Designer:   
              Mark Foshee

Copyright 2008  All rights reserved.

                          
 
Track List   

See the video digest of the evening (5:21)

  1. Opening / Quick March Medley / Reels
  2. The Lock Keeper  (Stan Rogers  /  Fogarty's Cove Music)   See it on YouTube
  3. The Scotsman  (Mike Cross / Vic-Ray Publishing)
  4. Morfa Rhuddlan / YTwmpathe   See it on YouTube
  5. Farewell to the Rhondda  (Frank Hennessey & Noel McLoughlin / MCPS)  See it on YouTube
  6. Devil Amongst / Morning Dew / Jenny’s Chickens
  7. Hornpipe Medley
  8. Danny Boy
  9. Amazing Grace
10. Cymylau (Clouds)  (John Good, traditional, Padrig Farfog)
 11. Wee Castanets  (Iain Ingram / MCPS)
12. St. Anne’s Reel / Finale  (David Mallett / Cherry Lane Music)
13. Captain Heapy Finale / Credits

      Bonus: Jane Hilton’s violin solo

Amazing Grace performed


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