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n Fern Lerwick explores the roots of the
traditional music of Northern Europe through the Piobh Mhor (Great Pipes)
also Small Pipes, Whistle, Voice, and more. As a solo piper
Fern expresses her love for the Great Bagpipe through her passionate playing
of traditional pipe tunes from Scotland, Ireland, France and Spain. “I love to touch that emotional place within all of us with the ancient voice of Celtic cultures. I also really like to play for dancers. Their movements have the bite of fire and the languid flow of water.” n Fern offers educational presentations
about the Great Pipe and the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland. “Bagpipes are my passion and I love talking about them and the music which they fundamentally influenced.” Fern is
constantly researching the history of the Great Pipe and the culture
surrounding it. She loves to
debate the half truths and misconceptions that exist around her favorite
instrument. n Fern has gathered some friends about her
that express the same love of the traditional tunes and songs they like to
perform for the delight of others and their own enjoyment. Suzanne Rhees,
Ann Mossey, and Maggie McEneny,
will be joining Fern in the Reel Spinners for an eclectic mix of dance
tunes, Airs and other tunes these ladies have learned at the sessions and
ceilidh around the Twin Cities. n If you have a need or an interest or just
a want for ethnic music, Fern would love to help you book just the right
sound for your event. Baglady
Appearances First
Saturday Ceili 2-5:30--THE DUBLINER, University Ave. St. Paul Sunday
Session 6-10--KEEGANS,
University Ave. Minneapolis Roisin
Dubh CD release party—Jan. 20th—Change Keegan’s
Pub Up-Helly-Aa
House Session—Jan. 27th—Private party A
Scottish Ramble—February 19—Landmark Center, ST. Paul Pow
Wow—August 26&27 Minnesota
Fies—September 23 Minnesota
Renaissance Festival—weekends—Aug-Oct Reel
Spinners Appearances http://www.mnartists.org/Reel_Spinners A
four piece traditional music ensemble A
Scottish Ramble—February 19—Landmark Center, St. Paul Dashen
Ethiopian Restaurant—March 15—Lake St. Minneapolis IMDA
Day of Irish Dance--March 12—Landmark Center, St. Paul IMDA
Irish Celebration—March 17—Landmark Center, St. Paul MN
Scottish Fair –- July 15 – Dakota Co. Fairgrounds The
Children Of Lir A
showcase of Irish cultural arts The
Minnesota Fringe Festival—Aug 3-13 Irish
Fair Minnesota – Aug 13
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