Beòlach
More than 20 years ago six dynamic solo performers came together to jam at a late-night session during the Celtic Colours International Music Festival... this session was the spark that lit Beòlach.
During the next decade, Beòlach continued to grow artistically through their innovative and exciting arrangements of traditional Cape Breton, Scottish and Irish tunes for fiddle, bagpipes, piano and guitar. The energy they present on stage demonstrates their knowledge of and passion for the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland and Cape Breton. The natural, easy wit and banter they exchange on stage reflects lifelong friendships, a shared sense of fun and years of experience as professional musicians. The band has delighted audiences throughout the world with their original compositions and unique arrangements of traditional tunes and their ability to light the stage on fire with their energy and witty stories. Their versatility as instructors has provided an opportunity for learners to gain knowledge of traditional music and dance as well as insight into the relationship between these traditions that makes this style of music unique.
Jocelyn Pettit
From the West Coast of British Columbia, Jocelyn Pettit is a vibrant fiddle player, stepdancer, singer, and composer. With uplifting energy and engaging stage presence, Jocelyn integrates the Celtic and folk traditions of her roots into her music.
With grace and passion, Jocelyn has performed across North America, the U.K.,Europe, and Malaysia. She has appeared on CBC and BBC television and radio, and shared the stage with internationally-renowned artists, The Chieftains (Ireland), andCarlos Núñez (Spain). She has released four albums, receiving multiple award nominations at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and Western Canadian Music Awards.Her duo album with cellist Ellen Gira, All It Brings, won Traditional Album of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Jocelyn has a Master of Music Degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and is the founder of Coast Mountain Folk, celebrating folk and traditional music through community sessions, camps and retreats.
Jocelyn will be joined by renowned guitarist and singer, Andy Hillhouse. Andy has spent many years as a touring guitarist in the field of Celtic music. He is a founder of the Celtic rock band Mad Pudding, and has earned a Juno Award as a member of Edmonton-based group The McDades. As a backing guitarist, he has played with Irish flute player Nuala Kennedy, Canadian fiddle master Pierre Schryer, legendary Bothy Band piper Paddy Keenan, singer-songwriter David Francey, and many other folk luminaries. He has a PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Toronto, and is currently Artistic and Executive Director for the Harrison Festival of the Arts.
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