RATHKELTAIR
-(pronounce rath-KELT-ur) is one of North America's premier Celtic rock bands. Based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and touring internationally since 2003, Rathkeltair delivers one of the most energetic, entertaining, audience-friendly shows you will see anywhere. An act not to be missed!
BARLEYJUICE
was born out of Rock and Roll, reared on British Invasion, Country Western and Progressive Rock, and landed somewhere in the North Channel with a penchant for all things Celtic. Kilts may be the preferred dress, but bagpipes, fiddle, accordion, mandolin, bouzouki, whistle, piano, harmonica, bass and drums cover them nicely even when they turn up naked.
THE BLESSED BLEND
are NAMMY Nominated Musicians composing and performing original and ancient songs blending Native American and Celtic music. The Blessed Blend weaves a harmony of tribal fusion music from these two ancient and still thriving indigenous cultures and mixes in contemporary music to provide a one-of-a-kind sound that delivers a truly unique energy.
CUTTHROAT SHAMROCK
hails from the land of blue smoke and white lightening, and manage to meld the traditions of Ireland, the rhythms of Appalachia and the bite of punk into every setting they invoke. They are five talents united in their passion for music, fun and mischief, and promise to destroy the burden of musical monotony. They are Appalachian Celtic Punk.
THISTLEDOWN TINKERS
These seasoned music veterans from NC, weave traditional Scottish and Irish music with original creations while adding a southern swagger that sets the stage on fire. With an impressive arsenal of instruments including guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, and concertina, musicianship is at the core of Thistledown Tinkers.
DAVY RAMONE MORRISON
musician, sculptor & writer, this native son of Scotland now lives in the US but embodies the uniqueness of the Celtic spirit. Davey will be singing songs, playing music, telling stories and passing on his experiences as a Scot that relocated to America. A true road warrior who has grown a strong following over the last few years playing and singing, Davey will add a special element to the weekend experience.
Colm O'Brien - Colm was born and reared in Dublin and comes from a family steeped in music. He has played with numerous bands in Ireland and appeared on Irish television and radio. Colm has toured and recorded in the U.S. with such groups as Fatal Flower, Uncle Arthur and the Prodigals. He has also had a very successful solo career and his album It is what it is was rated one of the top ten Irish albums of 2005 by the "Irish Voice", Americas largest selling Irish newspaper.
Seán Connor - Seán is a native of Kilmaine, Co. Mayo. Born into a family with a rich tradition in music, he began playing fiddle at age 8. Seán won his first Fleadh at age 14 in Stonehill, MA. Heavily influenced by both Sliabh Luachra and Sligo fiddle styles, he became very well known on European and American seisiún circuits. Expanding his instrument repertoire to include mandolin and banjo, Seán toured with a succession of bands in the U.S. and England, recording extensively. He has appeared on radio in England performing with famed country/bluegrass rockers "The Woodsmen". Seán also guested on McDermott's 2 hours' album "Goodbye to the Madhouse" with Nick Burbridge.
These guys are the real Irish deal.
MARCILLE WALLIS
an accomplished hammer dulcimer player has been captivating music lovers of all ages with haunting melodies from Brittany and Galicia, rousing reels and jigs from Ireland, and traditional Scottish pipe tunes with a non-traditional twist. Her repertoire also reflects the influence of her Southern Appalachian heritage, with Christian hymns, old-time fiddle tunes and ballads, even a touch of bluegrass!
Join us for the second annual Tartan Day South celebrating all things Celtic. Enjoy music, dance, athletic competitions, pipe bands and demonstrations including herding, swordplay & birds of prey. Learn more about Celtic heritage from special organizations in attendance and trace the roots of those Scots, Irish, Welsh and other Celts that settled in the region. Shop for unique items in the Celtic marketplace and check out the vehicles on display from the British Isles. And of course you will see plenty of big guys in kilts!
Plan to join us on Friday night at a special dinner and concert followed on Saturday by a full day of family fun! Our special partner this year is Special Olympics of SC.
April 6th has been set aside, by congress, as National Tartan Day in the US recognizing the contributions of the Scottish people on the development of the nation. March 17th is a celebration of Irelands patron saint, St. Patrick, and all things Irish. Tartan Day South is a combination of all the tartan wearing cultures that sprang from Celtic history and their uniqueness and impact on our culture.
Tartan Day South is being achieved with a partnership between
our sponsors and entities such as the SC Tartan Day Committee, Historic Columbia Speedway, Celtic Force Enterprises and our special guest the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Society of Scottish Armigers. These groups plan to provide a special weekend of activities that pay special attention to Celtic heritage and customs. Tartan Day South is dedicated to making this event an affordable fun, family festival.
Celtic Commotion
Friday March 30th
West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater
Celtic Commotion is a night of music and dancing as a taste of Tartan Day South. Celtic music combined with Pipe Bands and Highland Dancing exhibitions will rule the night at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. The event is free to the public to introduce a brand new audience to the Celtic celebration.
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Saturday March 31st “The Main Event”
Tartan Day South 2012
Historic Columbia Speedway in Cayce, SC
Gates open at 9:00
Event Hours 10:00 to 5:00
A Full Day Celtic Celebration
Highland Athletics:
King Malcolm Ceanmore, who began his reign in 1057, is credited with initiating crude forms of today's Scottish Highland Games athletic competition as a means of improving the abilities of his military. While the games had become festive occasions by the sixteenth century, they were still seen as a way for kings and chiefs to choose the best men for their retinues. In 1574 one of these contest "tossing of ye barr" (caber-tossing) first appeared on record. The equipment currently used for the Highland Games has evolved from items locally available to the early Scotsman. A blacksmith's hammer or a mell for driving fence posts has become the 22# hammer. Woodsmen produced the "caber” (gaelic for "tree") for their own event. Thrown for height and distance were 56# and 28# steelyard weights. Tossing a sheaf with a pitchfork likely emerged from the agricultural regions.
Basic Events: Caber Toss, The Clachneart or "Stone", The 23 and 56 Pound Throw,
The Hammer Throw, The Sheaf Toss
Pipe Bands:
Great Music:
Story Telling
Historic Re-Enactors
Herding Exhibitions
Birds of Prey Exhibitions
Celtic Clans & Societies
Traditional Dancing Exhibitions
Celtic Shopping
Genealogy
Traditional Food and Drink
Featuring New for 2012
British Car Show
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Tartan Day South will feature some of the best in todays Celtic music. In addition to traditional pipe bands, the line up will be a diverse mixture of styles that offer something for everyone. From traditional balladeers to high-energy Celtic rock, the music will be flowing all day long.
Here is our line up and links to the artists we will feature.
Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse:
Jil Chambless is without a doubt one of America’s top Celtic music vocalists and musicians. Scooter Muse is a seasoned performer on guitar and has won several prestigious banjo championships. Together they deliver wonderful tunes that satisfy the soul.
Syr:
An up and coming Celtic group located in the Columbia area, Syr delivers great tunes with a young twist. Performing a mixture of traditional pub tunes along with original songs, these young artists are worth checking out.
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JIL CHAMBLESS & SCOOTER MUSE
SYR
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For additional information contact:
The Celtic Force || Phone: (336) 499-9733 || Email: thecelticforce_gmail.com
Address:
2001 Charleston Hwy, Cayce SC 29033
For additional information
or questions contact:
The Celtic Force
Phone: (336) 499-9733
Email: thecelticforce_gmail.com
We are very pleased to invite you to spend time at our Host Hotel, Wingate by Wyndham in Lexington, SC coveniently located just off I-20 at exit 61 in West Columbia. A top rated facility, this will be the perfect place to call home for the weekend.
In celebration of Tartan Day South, the Wingate is offering a special package
on rooms and breakfast for the weekend to our participants and guest. Just
ask for the special Tartan Day deal and you can get a great room for two (chose between a king or two queen beds) for $84 per night and it includes continental breakfast!
That's two nights, for two, including breakfast and TAX for less than $190!
We encourage you to help us by staying at the Wingate, as they will
make a donation based on rooms booked that will benefit our featured charity, CHIEF-Celtic Heritage International Exchange Foundation.
Go to the Wingate by Wyndam site and see the quality you will be getting
for your dollar. It will also help out a worthy cause. www.lexingtonwingate.com
Tartan Day South is a celebration of all things Celtic and the heritage that's been cultivated by the descendants of these nations, especially in the south. By celebrating Scottish, Irish, Welsh and the lesser known 4 original Celtic Nations, we hope to enlighten and educate people on the impact of these different cultures through history and how together they impacted our development as a nation. We also plan to provide a lot of fun to make the event more memorable.
It is also no accident that Tartan Day South falls the first weekend of April, its between St. Patricks Day and National Tartan Day.
COLM O'BRIEN & SEAN CONNOR
Last years events: 2012 to come.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Celtic Kickoff will be held at our Host Hotel, Wingate by Wyndham in Lexington, SC. www.lexingtonwingate.com Registration can be made online through our registration page.
6 pm RECEPTION: Open to Tartan Day South participants & special guest featuring music, hors devours and a cash bar. Great time to meet and greet. Music provided by the Thistledown Tinkers.
7 pm TASTING: $10 A whiskey tasting will be held at the Wingate in the lounge area featuring both Scotch and Irish Whiskies. Space is limited. Must be 21 or older, ID required.
7:30 pm DINNER: $25 An evening of food, music, fashion (kilted, of course) and festiveness, all with a Celtic flavor. Space is limited. A cash bar will be provided. Music provided by Colm O’Brian & Sean Conner
Price includes admission to UNCORKED later in the evening.
CELTIC MEAL: Specially prepared in honor of our celebration
KILTED FASHION SHOW: What the best dressed Celts are wearing
AUCTION: Unique items for some lucky bidders to benefit CHIEF
9:45 pm UNCORKED: $5 (included in dinner price).
Unplugged sessions featuring two of the top Celtic bands going, Barleyjuice & Rathkeltair, will round out the evening. Catch them in this intimate and unique setting.
Join us for the evening or just UNCORKED, it’s sure to be a memorable night.
Proceeds from the evening will go to the Celtic Heritage International Exchange Foundation. CHIEF is a non-profit, registered in SC, committed to assisting young talent (i.e. musicians, dancers, athletes) showcase their skills at cultural events in host locations throughout the world. Those locations include the United States, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, the regions defined as the original Celtic Nations and countries boasting Celtic heritage through immigration. CHIEF assist with logistics and funding for travel as young participants will experience Celtic culture first hand while staying with host families.
British Car Club - Midlands Centre is pleased to announce that the 2012 Carolina British Classics-VI event will be held at the Columbia Speedway. The MINI Cooper, both classic and modern, is the featured marque! For more information click here.
The link to their site is|www.bccmc.com
2011 Tartan Day South
Event pictures courtesy of
Papa Razzi Photography
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