Wicked Tinkers - Known as “The Wicked Ones” , (click on photo to enlarge) play the music of the Scottish Highlands proud, stirring, passionate and spice it with the Celtic tunes of Ireland. Aaron Shaw, one of the top pipers in America and Warren Patrick Casey, drummer for twenty five years have wowed audiences all over America. Not a military or rock band, Wicked Tinkers perform the kind of music you might have heard hundreds of years ago at a Scottish wedding, ceilidh or around the campfire of a Highland raiding party. You have seen the TINKERS on TV in the drama “High Incident” , on the Dixie Chicks music video “Ready To Run” and they have been the lead-off band for the Doo-Dah Parade in Pasadena, California three years running.   

http://wickedtinkers.com

 

Molly's Revenge is a dynamic, acoustic Celtic band known for its unique and infectious on-stage enthusiasm. The classic combination of bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, and song -- set against a backdrop of guitar, bouzouki, and mandola accompaniment -- guarantees an enjoyable experience for all fans of Scottish and Irish music. Their arrangements of traditional jigs and reels bring these dance tunes up to date with a driving, hard-edged accent that always leaves audiences shouting for more.

http://mollysrevenge.com

 

 

The band Blackwaterside was formed in 1995 by flutist Susan Craig Winsberg in celebration of her Scottish heritage. Since then they have released three CDs and have played several concerts and festivals, receiving great public acclaim. They are known for their varied approach to traditional Scottish and Irish music, alternating lively, upbeat tunes with lyrical and haunting ballades, constantly changing the texture and color of the instrumentation so that their sound is forever fresh. Audiences are inevitably impressed and greatly entertained by the uniqueness and originality of a Blackwaterside Celtic music performance. The Blackwaterside band features Susan Craig Winsberg on flutes and whistles and the outstanding vocalist Christa Burch (of Tamlyn fame), accompanied by the talented Sean Clegg on guitar and Tim Blair on percussion and recorders.

http://gonewest.com/craigrecords/bws/index.html

 

Golden Bough - Rooted in the traditional Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland (as well as Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and Spanish Galicia), this trio of modern day minstrels has expanded upon these ethnic styles through the development of intriguing arrangements and original  compositions.  In this way, they have created a sound unique unto themselves.  Since their formation
in 1980, Golden Bough has traveled great distances to numerous countries, to bring their music to enthusiastic folk fans the world over.  Backing themselves on an array of acoustic instruments (Celtic harp, guitar, octave-mandolin, mandolin, accordion, violin, penny-whistle and bodhran) they blend their voices in pristine three-part harmony and feature haunting solo vocals.  In the recording studio, as well as on stage, Golden Bough captures the essence and joy of traditional music.

http://www.goldenboughmusic.com