“Especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new” NEW YORK TIMES
“There probably aren’t too many bands hiding on the misty moors who can match the Tannahill Weavers for consummate musicianship…and the kind of group cohesiveness that borders on telepathy” KNIGHT-RIDDER
“Formed from a Paisley pub session in 1968, seminal trailblazers the Tannahill Weavers now also rank as national treasures” SINGOUT!
Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals and songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humor, Scotland’s iconic Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional Scottish material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking!
Members of the Scottish traditional Music Hall of Fame, “the Tannies” have been joined by exciting piper and fiddle player Iain MacGillivray, Scotland’s youngest Clan Leader Iain and a fluent Gaelic speaker who has worked on the popular “Outlander” and “Men in Kilts” series, and other high-profile productions.
“Scotland's Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric…Tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival… can summon rock 'n roll intensity or haunting introspection” BOSTON GLOBE
“Location: GE Theatre at Proctors
Tickets: $28 Advance / $30 Day of Show / $50 Gold Circle [priority seating + Meet & Greet 6:30 pm onstage]
The Tannahills have turned their acoustic excitement loose on audiences with an electrifying effect. They have that unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment and rich vocals that make their performances unforgettable.
From reflective ballads to foot-stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
“The Tannahill Weavers - properly harnessed - could probably power an entire city for a year on the strength of last night's concert alone. The music may be old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll." WINNIPEG FREE PRESS