- Neil Anderson is one of the most versatile, innovative, and energetic bagpipers ever to hit the stage. One of the original founding members of America’s Celtic rock powerhouse Seven Nations, Neil helped make that group the most successful (and subsequently most imitated) Celtic rock band in North America, selling nearly 100,000 CDs without a distribution deal. Neil left Seven Nations in 1998 and has since performed with everybody from Black 47 to The Chieftains as well as producing his own cutting-edge projects. Since 2003, Neil has been touring with Rathkeltair, a band he put together with Seven Nations’ original drummer, Nick Watson, and Trevor Tanner, formerly the frontman for 80’s UK underground rock icons The Bolshoi.
- Rathkeltair has become on of the most talked-about bands on the North American Celtic festival circuit. Comprising three extraordinarily talented, highly experienced, and well-traveled multi-instrumentalists, Rathkeltair delivers one of the most dynamic, original, audience-friendly shows you will see anywhere. It’s hard to put this band into one specific genre or format, but you could loosely describe it as Celtic Rock Jam Fusion. Reviewers and audience members searching for a basis upon which to compare the the experience of having heard Rathkeltair for the first time often refer to a wide spectrum of influences, including Widespread Panic, The Chieftans and Jethro Tull.
- Candyce Dunham, internationally known harpist, has been playing the harp for 25 years and has spent the past 12 years performing professionally and teaching. Candyce is very involved in the Irish and Scottish harp communities. Currently teaching harp and performing for various festivals, music institutes, and workshops across the United States and Canada. Candyce adds excitement to events through her enthusiasm for the harp and energy during performances.
- Coyote Run, originally formed in 1999, has changed significantly from its Celtic Folk roots, evolving into one of the hottest bands on the Celtic Rock circuit today. Blending traditional tunes with rich, literate lyrics, compelling melodies and rock, jazz and flamenco instrumental hooks, this band weaves a tapestry unlike any other out there. Their lyrics and music take the audience on a journey that is at once heart stopping and foot stomping. Tears, laughter, clapping and spontaneous dancing are regular features of a Coyote Run concert.