2007 Entertainment

Brigadoons The Brigadoons have a special  and lengthy relationship with Celtic Music.  Their home base is Glengarry County, Ontario, Canada. This is an area which was settled largely by the Scots and the traditions of Scotland have been sustained and nurtured there for hundreds of years.  The band wears the Flower of Scotland Tartan in honor of the music they celebrate. Discover the meaning of their logo. The group was formed over 25 years ago in 1971 by Rob Taylor. Over the years many talented members have come and gone. Bob Burnie, Gaye Leroux, Jamie Wood and Brian MacDonell, together with Rob were the first of the Brigadoons, later came Rick Linke, David Wright, Paddy Kelly and Shelley Downing. After many albums and a recent 25 year reunion the Brigadoons are still going strong. From a trip to entertain Canadian Troops in Alert, NWT to playing at the Epcot Center, the Brigadoons are no strangers to being on the road. They've played at the National Arts Center in Ottawa, Worldfest, The International Folk Festival in Murfeesboro, Tennessee;  numerous times in Disney World, highland gatherings all over the US and Canada, as well as several Caribbean cruises.  They've had the honor of playing for her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II during her visit in 1984, and with talented musicians such as Alex Beaton, 7 Nations, Tracey Dares, Natalie MacMaster and the Alexander Brothers.  Their audience range from senior citizens to kindergarten children. The Brigadoons have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with some of the best pipe bands in the world, many pipers and drummers through the years and celtic music groups such as:  The Battlefield Band, The Tannahill Weavers, 7 Nations, The Rankin Family, Leahy, The Great Big Sea, Clandestine, The Alexander Brothers, The Barra MacNeils, Neil Anderson and Full Circle, Hair of the Dog,  The Prodigals, Rawlins Cross, The Paper Boys, The Irish Decendents, Bur, McGuinty, MacKeel  and Celtic Soul.

Cahal Dunne   Cahal Dunne, "Ireland's Happy Man", possesses that certain magical quality known in show business as "it." "It" transcends talent. "It" comes from deep within a great entertainer and washes over an audience, captivating them. This native of County Cork has a following of loyal admirers and friends that is unique in the rich history of Pittsburgh entertainment, and continues to make new friends with each appearance. Mr. Dunne is the nephew of the former Prime Minister of Ireland, Jack Lynch. In 1974, he received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University College of Cork. In that same year he won first prize in the Castlebar Song Contest with his own song, "Shalom." He represented Ireland in the 1976 Yamaha World Song Contest with another of his own songs, "Lover, Not Just a Wife." Mr. Dunne credits his winning of Ireland's National Song Contest as his biggest break. With his winning song, "Happy Man", he earned the right to represent Ireland at the International Eurovision Music Contest in Israel. The song became number one in Europe and Ireland with record sales topping the 250,000 mark. Cahal Dunne is a composer, pianist, comedian, story teller, and television personality. His style is rich and deep, reflecting the many strands in his distinguished career. Sit back and enjoy this entertainer extraordinaire.

THE McILROYS – SCOTLAND’S MUSICAL AMBASSADORS JOHN, PATTI AND KATIE McILROY MUSIC FROM SCOTLAND AND IRELAND PERFORMED ON BAGPIPES, FLUTE, FIDDLE, BODHRANS, GUITAR AND VOCALS “KEEPING THE HERITAGE ALIVE” The McIlroys are  native Scots from Edinburgh, Scotland, a family musical group living now in Tallahassee, Florida. They perform both Scottish and Irish traditional music. John McIlroy is the musical mainstay of the group.The redhaired Patti McIlroy, Scotland’s Nightingale, is the primary lead singer, with one of the most beautiful voices ever to come out of Scotland. The lovely and talented Katie McIlroy plays fantastic flute and bagpipes and also has the voice of angel.. John & Patti & Katie  were all born  in Scotland. They are now joined by fiddle player Kate Brown. Kate hails  from Texas via Mississippi who plays great Scottish & Irish fiddle tunes. Web site: http://the-mcilroys.embarqspace.com The McILROY SHOW  has been enjoyed in  AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST, UNITED KINGDOM, U.S.A, BERMUDA & CRUISE SHIPS (Norwegian & Carnival Cruise Lines) and by thousands at Scottish and Celtic Festivals including: Stone Mountain Highland Games, Atlanta, GA - Jacksonville Scottish Games - Miami Scottish Games - Flora McDonald Highland Games, Red Springs, NC – Sarasota Highland Games – Orlando Scottish Games – Savannah Scottish Games - Ohio Scottish Games - Jackson Scottish Games, Jackson, MS – Oklahoma Scottish Games – Arkansas Scottish Games – Atlanta Celtic Festival – Malcolm Blue Festival, Aberdeen, NC – The Alabama Highland Games – The Huntsville Games, AL - The Monticello Scottish Festival - The Tallahassee Scottish Festival - The Scottish Festival of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The Highland Games, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Epcot At Disney – and of course numerous festivals in their native land of Scotland including The Fringe Festival in their home town of Edinburgh.

Juniper Juniper is quickly becoming a favorite folk band in the larger Tampa Bay Area, enjoying extensive airplay on WMNF 88.5 FM, the local community radio station. They have been invited to play at the Florida Folk Festival, the South Florida Folk Festival, and Riverhawk’s String Break, as well as a number of local Celtic festivals. At the debut of their first CD, Looking For A Rock, they played to a standing-room only crowd of over 350 and have continued to generate enthusiasm wherever they appear. Jasmine and Frances have been playing together, both as a duo and in larger bands, since 1999. With Juniper they have expanded their musical horizons to include such diverse styles as traditional Celtic and old-time American tunes, haunting airs and waltzes, and bluesy-jazzy original songs…even a few Latin-flavored surprises.   Juniper blends Traditional Celtic, Alternative Folk and Americana music in an eclectic experience which transports their fans into a world of sweet harmonies and moving melodies. Acclaimed musicians and recording artists Frances Pisacane and Jasmine Hart weave a tight musical tapestry from the sounds which have endured and entertained for over five centuries.   Ancient Celtic lore tells that the pixies and fairies planted the Juniper bush outside of the entrance to the Other World. Those who see Juniper perform travel with them through that door, into the ancient moors of Ireland and the soulful hills of the Appalachian Mountains. T’is a mystical, magical place. Frances weaves lovely harmonies and dynamic melodies on the fiddle, while Jasmine’s compelling vocals and fiery rhythms on guitar round out their unique sound.