Special Concert - featuring Barleyjuice

Uncle Hamish and the Hooligans

This five member Celtic rock band originates from the mountains of Western North Carolina and was influenced by such ground-breaking bands as Seven Nations and Enter the Haggis.

In their music, you're likely hear influences that range from Toto to Genesis and all points in between. Mix in the haunting sounds of traditional Celtic instruments such as the Highland bagpipes, whistles, flute, mandolin and other instruments of the like, and what you get is Uncle Hamish and the Hooligans.

Band members include; Shawn Dunham, Bass, guitar, mandolin and vocals; Liam Davidson, Bagpipe, flute, whistle and bass; John Barden, guitar and vocals; Erik Roth, Keyboards and vocals; Jim "JB" Black; drums and vocals. Once you experience Uncle Hamish and the Hooligans live, you'll quickly understand why they have become the hardest working band in the celtic rock scene. See - Hooligans Website

Celtic Folk Singer Colin Grant-Adams

With guitar in hand, Colin Grant-Adams has performed professionally for thirty years, entertaining audiences from the concert stages of Carnegie Hall, to headlining venues across America.

Stimulating stage performances, fiery guitar work, stirring vocals, and strong personality are just some of the terms used to describe Colin Grant-Adams. The New York Times called him "a spirited spokesman of a vigorous Scots folk tradition...unabashed in its patriotism and attachment to the homeland."

Colin Grant-Adams has been called the best Scottish balladeer in the world today. For more information: http://www.colingrant-adams.com

Tres de Solei

Sometimes great things happen when they’re completely spontaneous.  Tres de Solei is one of those unplanned yet brilliant inventions.

So who are we?  We are Tres de Solei, and we are a unique three piece ensemble that plays Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany.  We feature dazzling vocals and brilliant musicianship.  Oh yeah, we are unabashed!

What started out as a ‘fun” duo with Michael Robbins and Reva Paget (both of the BorderCollies) became a powerhouse trio with the additional of 16 year old Elizabeth Robbins on vocals. “Suddenly we had this band that was quickly becoming popular.  We started recording some of our material and things took off”, explains Michael.

So expect the unexpected. Anything from traditional Celtic to the Wailin Jenny’s to Dougie MacLean to Green Day and back to Robert Burns.  Expect to have fun!

Keltic Kudzu

Keltic Kudzu offers traditional and contemporary Celtic music with a ‘Southern accent’, as well as a healthy dose of Southern music with a ‘Celtic accent’.

Their music features strong vocal harmonies accompanied by a wide variety of instruments, including guitars, fiddle, keyboard, mandolin, highland bagpipes, smallpipes, and bodhran.

Joshua Craig - Solo Piper

Jacob Craig - Solo Piper

The Oatcakes

Scott Russell, guitarist, and Bill McClain, fiddler, perform in the Cape Breton style of traditional Scottish music. Scott has also been a mainstay of the Atlanta old time and contra dance scene for 30 years. He has played for numerous bands over the years, covering everything from traditional American fiddle music to Irish traditional music.

Bill has been involved with traditional music for many years. He has explored many styles of traditional music: Southern American, New England, Irish, Cajun, and Cape Breton style fiddling.

Scott and Bill, along with their families, have made a yearly visit to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia for the past five years. While there, Bill has studied privately with several of the best fiddlers on the Island, and has taken part in the Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddling. Bill and Scott have made it their purpose to bring a small bit of the Cape Breton spirit back with them, and share it with others.

Pipes & Drums - scottish heritage with all its splendor and tradition

Music is a big part of the Scottish Festival. As you stroll around Meeks Park, you will hear all kinds of music including scheduled concerts and informal jamming sessions. Feel free to bring your instrument and join in!