Ceol Leinn

The Celtic band known as “Ceol Leinn.” Recently the band has had three of it’s tunes being played on Celtic Roots Radio, out of Belfast, North Ireland. Ceol Leinn (Gaelic for "Music With Us") is a Celtic Performance band. Their music is traditional and what some may call, "World Music". The music is both romantic and stirring, as is the history that is so much a part of our collective Celtic ancestry. The roots of Blue Grass and American Gospel are explored, along with the music coming...

The Celtic band known as “Ceol Leinn.” Recently the band has had three of it’s tunes being played on Celtic Roots Radio, out of Belfast, North Ireland. Ceol Leinn (Gaelic for "Music With Us") is a Celtic Performance band. Their music is traditional and what some may call, "World Music". The music is both romantic and stirring, as is the history that is so much a part of our collective Celtic ancestry. The roots of Blue Grass and American Gospel are explored, along with the music coming from the conflicts and trials of the Scottish Highlanders, their cousins in Ireland, and music that they have arranged or written. The members are: Dick Hastings playing the Great Highland Bagpipes; Chip Mayes playing the Great Highland Bagpipes, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, and Pennywhistle; Laurie Fisher playing Violin, Mandolin, and Keyboard; Mike Harrington playing Acoustic/Electric Guitar and Mandolin; Jeff Haas playing Lead Percussion, and Mindy Armstrong playing the Great Celtic War Drums and bass and hand drums. There are four vocalists. Through the fog rolling across the stage, a figure steps to the giant Celtic War Drums. The low thunder of the drums awakens everyone to the experience they are about to have. As the band joins in rhythmic drumming the two pipers start an ancient medley; and one by one the other instruments join in to an awakening. First a jig intertwined with the drums, then slow air which evolves into a jig in a minor key, evolving further into a strathspey, and resolving into the minor dominant melody. The performance begins. There will be tunes that are dark and moody, then lively and up beat. The next moment you'll recognize a tune that your grandmother played on the piano, in the parlor of her house, when you were a child. Before long... there will be a revelation of sorts as you realize you are hearing the roots of Bluegrass. The unique combination of instruments and musicians in Ceol Leinn provides an entertaining performance to the most jaded. Their arrangements of original, contemporary Celtic music and Pop music from artist such as Pink Floyd, ACDC, The Eagles, Bob Seger, and others makes for a very entertaining evening. The band is available for private engagements, corporate engagements and concerts. The performance package can be tailored to some degree for each contracted event. The band web site is: www.ceolleinn.com which has two video clips to view on the “Tunes and Movie” page. You may also visit the Two Pipers website at:www.two-pipers.com and click on the "Ceol Leinn" button. Thank you for your time and interest. Sincerely, Frank Mayes FM&Assoc. Ceol Leinn Band Manager Land Line: 828 267 0984 Mobile: 202 256 8380 Email: fmats1@aol.com