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Help us Fight Cancer!
This year the Frederick Celtic Festival has signed up with the American Cancer Society. A portion of our proceeds will be donated by the St. Andrew's Society of Mid-Maryland, to help further research in the fight against cancer.
Thank you!
We wanted to extend our thanks to all of our volunteers and committee members!
The Festival wouldn't be possible without the hard work of our volunteers - on the day of the Festival, and all the weeks leading up to it :)!!
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Our Site will be updated with information on our entertainment and the program throughout the coming months.
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Bands -
Main Stage Entertainers-
A Rose Between Two Thorns
A Rose Between Two Thorns plays an intriguing blend of music, with a repetoire ranging from ancient Celtic to modern Scottish Folk. The bands members, whose mother emigrated from Scotland, were raised listening to traditional music, including Scottish bagpipes and the songs of the Irish ballad revival. Their sound is influenced by artists such as Dougie McLean, Sinead O'Connor, and the Tannahill Weavers.
That Raucous Crew
That Raucous Crew begain in 2007 when old friends in Frederick County, Maryland got together to play and sing cover versions of Celtic songs by Van Morrison and the Chieftains. As latecomers to traditional Irish music, they labeled themselves "Frederick's Worst Irish Band". Discovering Great Big Sea and The Old Blind Dogs, they got together for one practice per month and, eventually, about one gig per month as well. Encouraged by their friends, motivated by rampant self-interest and sheer fun, they have sung loudly here and there, gaining a devoted following.
Moch Pryderi
Moch Pryderi (Welsh for “Pryderi’s Pigs”) is a six piece Celtic band firmly rooted in the traditional Brythonic music of Wales, and Brittany, interwoven with traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Turkey, and the American-Appalachians. The band's instrumentation, Welsh triple harp, small and great pipes, Breton bombards, Welsh pibgorns, Celtic bouzouki, mandolin, banjo, flutes, whistles and percussion, as well as the band's vocal abilities, create a diversified pallet for Moch’s distinctive and haunting sound.
Rant & Roar
With only a Drum and Mandolin, Rant and Roar delivers ancient songs of the sea with the energy of a rockband. This music will energize and reinvigorate your soul. Grab some Grog, ale, whiskey, or anything with alcohol in it- and get bunch of friends and belt out some tunes with Rant and Roar. These are songs made by men, for manly men, to sing while they fight to get a living from the sea.
MacGratis Tent Entertainers-
Captain John
John was born and raised in the Adirondack Mountains. As a retired Navy Captain he has traveled the world, absorbing many musical and cultural influences. Celtic music has captured his hear. John's deep, rich, baritone voice is a blend of numerous styles and textures and resonates clear.
He is heavily influenced by the ancient melodies of yesterday as well as most Irish and Scottish groups of recent history. John covers the entire spectrum of Celtic music, from haunting ballads through traditional tunes, Gaelic tunes, pub favorites, Robert Burns and a host of other Scottish and Irish songs often with a history lesson thrown in.
RichPatrick Celtic Music
RichPatrick Celtic Music brings audiences the melodies of Ireland and Scotland, blending trational and contemporary tunes in unique style. The trio features Rich Lange on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, Patrick Campbell on tin whistle, Irish bouzouki & mandolin, and Sue Borowski on fiddle, mandolin & accordion. The band plays a mix of Irish and Scottish pub & reel music, Welsh and American Folk Tunes.
The Pickin 'n Grinnin Show
Join the Pickin 'n Grinnin Show for our high-energy, crowd pleasing performance of Celtic songes, along with Appalachian style clog dancing! Between jokes, laughs, and sing-alongs we'll teach you a one-of-a-kind group clog dance. Fun for young and old!
Cobey England
Cobey England is a seventeen year old homeschooler with a love for Scottish and Irish dance and music. He started playing the hammered dulcimer at the tender age of ten, and today practives and performs an assortment of traditional and new age Celtic music. He bring a traditional, fresh, and enjoyable feel to the music through the use of his own playing style.
Please see our events schedule page for band schedules and we hope you enjoy the shows!!