[mplpost] The legendary BATTLEFIELD BAND in Ontario/Quebec ... Thurs. Nov. 28 - Sun. Dec. 1

[Ian Davies]

Direct from Scotland ... just in time for St. Andrew's Day... don't miss
seeing the legendary BATTLEFIELD BAND on their brief tour of Ontario/Quebec

Thursday, November 28 @ 9:00 pm ....Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield, QC ....
Tickets $20... phone 819-459-3228
Website: www.theblacksheepinn.com    E-mail: info@theblacksheepinn.com

Friday, November 29 @ 8:00 pm ... The London Convention Centre Theatre, 300
York Street , London, ON
presented by Sunfest World Music & Dance Series ... Tickets: $23.00 Advance
/ $28.00 At the door

INFO: Tel.: [519] 672-1522   E-mail: info@sunfest.on.ca   Web:
http://www.sunfest.on.ca

Sunday, Dec. 1 @ 8:00 pm ... Flyinging Cloud Folk Club @ Tranzac, 292
Brunswick Ave., Toronto
Tickets: $20 or $18 for members
INFO: 416-410-3655   E-mail: flying_cloud_folk@sympatico.ca   Web:
www3.sympatico.ca/flying_cloud_folk

Battlefield Band - Under the banner "Forward with Scotland’s Past", the
BATTLEFIELD BAND has been performing on the international scene for more
than 30 years. Inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music and fired by
the strength of the modern Scottish cultural scene, Battlefield Band mixes
the old songs and tunes with new self-penned material, playing them on a
unique fusion of ancient and modern instruments: bagpipes, synthesizers,
fiddles, guitars, citterns, banjo, bass, whistles, and bouzouki. In fact,
Battlefield Band pioneered the integration of bagpipes with vocals, guitar,
keyboards and fiddle. Founded by a group of friends in 1969 and named after
the "Battlefield" section of Glasgow, Battlefield Band now performs
throughout the world, playing to audiences in Europe, Asia, the Middle East,
Canada, as well as more than 60 cities annually in the United States. Their
music is played regularly on National Public Radio’s Thistle and Shamrock
program, and they are frequent guests on Minnesota Public Radio’s A Prairie
Home Companion. The Battlefield Band’s newest recording is TIME & TIDE,
which was released in September 2002. Featuring original tunes and songs
from all of the members, TIME & TIDE reflects the spirit and warmth of the
individuals who make up the band, along with the cultural vibrancy and
self-confidence of a newly independent Scotland. The album title refers to
the many years that have passed and many more years to come that Battlefield
Band brings their mix of traditional and original music to appreciative
audiences worldwide. More information and photos at
http://www.battlefieldband.co.uk

This just in!
Battlefield Band is the cover story in the December issue of the respected
Folk & World Music Magazine - DIRTY LINEN.
More information at www.dirtylinen.com

"...They knit the Scottish tradition into a sound that still sounds fresh,
alert and relevant ... No tricks, no gimmicks, just very fine music."  --
Colin Irwin - MOJO (Sept. 2002)

"If nothing else, this band could teach many of the folk world's luminaries
a thing or two when it comes to giving the audience what they really want -
entertainment, instrumental virtuosity and, above all, camaraderie."
-- Peter Fyfe - Rock 'n' Reel (Nov. 1998)


Thanks for reading this.

I hope you can make one of the concerts.

Cheers,
Ian Davies


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