Direct from Scotland! Breabach comes to Pittsburgh Nov 12, 2011 at 8pm
Breabach is one of the most inventive and diverse bands to have emerged from the Scottish folk scene in recent years. From their foot-stomping reels to their heartwarming delivery of songs, there can be no doubt why Breabach has become a household name for many on the folk and roots music scene in Scotland and Ireland.
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 8pm. Watch video.
Where: McGonigle Theatre at Central Catholic High School in Oakland, 4720 Fifth Avenue (near South Neville Street), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213. Directions ...
Order tickets through Pro-Arts Tickets, www.proartstickets.org or by phone (412) 394-3353.
- Premium Seating: $30 / $35 at door
- Regular Seating: $20 / $25 at door
- Students: $15
- Reserved seats + free parking.
For Group Ticket pricing or for more information, call the Balmoral School (412) 323-2707.
About Breabach
“…stirring tunes and top notch songs… there will be few who can sit still when listening to these brilliant tunes, brilliantly played.”
(Debbie Koritsas, Living Tradition)
Nominated in the Scots Trad Music Awards for ‘Best Up and Coming Artist’ in 2006 and ‘Best Folk Band’ in 2007, 2008 and 2010, Breabach’s huge sound is dominated by the twin Bagpipes of Calum MacCrimmon and James Duncan MacKenzie. This uncompromising force is complemented by the extraordinary fiddle playing of Megan Henderson and is further supported by the charismatic yet propulsive guitar playing of Ewan Robertson, named BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2008, and by versatile bassist James Lindsay.
After the release of their debut album ‘The Big Spree’, 2008 revealed further success with a bounty of UK festival appearances and tours of England, Wales and Western Europe. Having kicked off 2009 in style at Glagsow’s Celtic Connections, Breabach’s last year has been their busiest year to date, with the release of their second album, “The Desperate Battle of the Birds”.
As one of the most versatile outfits to grace the folk scene, Breabach never fail to impress with their enviable musicianship coupled with a collective charm and talents. They have delightful ability to connect with their audience. Ewan Roberston and Megan Henderson share the vocal duties whilst multi-instrumentalists Calum MacCrimmon and James Duncan Mackenzie alternate between pipes, flute, and whistle. One by one, these musical gems are unleashed like musical artillery, and to breathtaking effect.
Breabach’s Members include: Calum MacCrimmon (highland bagpipe, whistles, backing vocals); Megan Henderson (fiddle, step dance, and vocals); Ewan Robertson (guitar, vocals); James Duncan Mackenzie (flute, highland bagpipe); James Lindsay (double bass).