As wildfires rage through Oregon, there are some concerts and classes to hopefully lift your spirits. Please stay safe, be kind, and take care of yourself and each other. -Ceili of the Valley Society
Hanz & Colleen
Online Concert!
We’ve been invited to participate in an all-day festival of sorts for some friends out in California and will be coming to you live from the farm tomorrow, Thursday, Sept 17 at 9pm EDT/6pm PDT.
Click Here to Watch (it’ll be live on Thursday) | https://www.youtube.com/c/AmeriCeltic/
Maldon Meehan | Sean-nós for kids!
Did you know you can play our feet like a drum? It’s true!
In this class, children of all ages will learn the basics of Sean-nós dance and become familiar with the rhythms of traditional Irish dance music (jigs, reels, polkas, etc.) through games, call-and-response instruction, and improvisation. This fun, low-pressure dance class is a great introduction to Irish music, dance, and cultural heritage for kids and their families. And best of all, it’s right in your own home! All you need is a screen with an internet connection, some hard-soled shoes, and a little space to dance. Each month of classes will have a theme based on the Celtic calendar. The theme for October is Samhain (pronounced SOW-in).
Join us for weekly Zoom dance classes for children ages 3-12 (for children under 6, we request that an adult sit in; teens are encouraged to join the adult beginners class) and get ready to move your body!
For more information, read more | https://maldonmeehan.com/kids-class/
Kathryn Claire
Hello to my friends and fans,
In the middle of May, while I was in the midst of cancelling tours and staying home, I listened to an amazing interview with Rick Steves that touched my heart and gave me such a lift. In the interview,
“Rick Steves’ Travel Dreams“, Sam Anderson asked Rick to share one of his favorite travel memories. The description was so vivid, it brought tears to my eyes. It made me pause and take stock of all the rich travel memories I have from 10+ years of touring internationally. In the interview, Rick also encouraged us to keep dreaming of travel and making plans for our someday adventures. I sat down and wrote a song “Traveling Dreams” and then shared it with Rick. The song was released in August, and accompanies a beautiful video of images from Rick’s travels and tours. I am so excited to have been able to share in this collaboration. You can check it out
here!
I am sharing several new ways in which to stay connected and experience my music. Check out the info below. I hope there is a little something for everyone.
“Traveling Dreams” is available for download at Bandcamp. I appreciate your support and I hope you will learn the lyrics to the chorus so we can sing it together in person in the future.
September 19th | 10am (PST) | Zoom Concert (Solo)
I will be sharing new songs along with old favorites. The first 5 people to RSVP will have a chance to request a song! The concert will be approx. 40 mins. Please join me!
September 26th | 10am (PST) | Zoom Concert (Family Sing-Along)
Bring the whole family, snuggle up on the couch or move the furniture and spread out in the living room, and get ready to sing together! This sing-along will be approx. 40 mins.
nations. Continuation of more in-person events included workshops: Native Plant Stories Connecting Oregon and Ireland and Celtic Harp Hands-On Workshop. Live concerts were Celtic Harps, Rare Instruments & Wondrous Stories and Scottish band, The Fire.
In this May 2021 workshop, Douglas covered the basics of genealogy and tools for exploring your family ancestry.
