Join Seán Heely - Abbie Palmer - Kevin Elam in “A Scottish Serenade”

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U.S National Scottish fiddle champion and Gàidhlig singer Seán Heely presents a night of beautiful acoustic music from Scotland, Ireland and beyond at St. John's Episcopal Church in Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA. 
Joining Seán will be All-Ireland men's singing champion, guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Kevin Elam and also champion harper and singer Abbie Palmer. Portsmouth native and Junior U.S National Scottish fiddle champion Colin McGlynn will also be joining the trio.  The first performance of this series in March 2024 allowed the trio to curate a repertoire that is perfect for gorgeous acoustic spaces such as the sanctuary at St. John's. Sublime vocal harmonies will fill the space while Celtic tunes will soar on the fiddle, flute, and harp. Come and hear tunes, songs, and stories in grand acoustic setting with us on November 22nd, 2024. 

Led by renowned Scottish Fiddle Champion Seán Heely, this colorful Celtic celebration of the holidays is perfect for the entire family. Kilts and tartan abound as the show travels through ancient Gaelic carols and songs, tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas and seasonal melodies with a Celtic twist. Get your Tickets Here

Tickets from $30-$50 | K-12 students $16 | All fees included

Kilts and tartan abound as US National Scottish Fiddle Champion Seán Heely and a cast of nationally-acclaimed Celtic performers take you on a magical winter tour through the Scottish Highlands and across the rugged Irish coast. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations that are sure to lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart. The festive journey follows ancient Gaelic carols and songs, tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist. 

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Featuring a core cast of nine -- seven multi-instrumentalists, a percussive dancer and a Highlands dancer -- audiences will be tapping their toes to the sounds of the fiddle, highland pipes, harp, percussion, bouzouki, bass, guitar piano, harmonium, and more.  Additionally, with opportunities to partner with local pipe bands and Highlands or Irish dance companies, this show has a little bit of everything for a wonderful holiday family outing!

Join Champion Scottish fiddler Seán Heely and a cast of nationally-acclaimed Celtic performers on a magical journey through Scotland and Ireland during the holidays. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations along with featured dancers from Scottish and Irish traditions that are sure to lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart. Kilts and tartan abound as the show travels through ancient Gaelic carols and songs, tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas and seasonal melodies with a Celtic twist. Heely is a DC-based US National Scottish Fiddle Champion, award-winning Irish fiddler, Scots Gaelic Singer, and harpist. We are passionate about building community! – Community engagement can feature local dancers and bagpipe bands in the Scottish/Irish tradition!

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Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas RETURNS to the Hylton Performing Arts Center! Offering 2 show times at 2:00pm and 5:00pm!! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
D.C.-based, award-winning Celtic fiddler, Gaelic singer, and harpist Seán Heely returns for a magical winter tour through the Scottish Highlands and across the rugged Irish coast. Featuring Highland and Irish dancing and the MacMillan Pipe Band, the festive journey follows ancient Gaelic carols tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations that are sure to lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart. A musical ambassador for Scottish music and culture, Heely won the Dan R. MacDonald Memorial Prize from the Gaelic Performing Arts’ Clan Donald Lands Trust in April 2023. Audiences are invited to bask in the warmth of the holidays in this jubilant evening of music-making.  

This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Tickets: $50, $43, $30; half-price for youth through Grade 12

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Join Champion Scottish fiddler Seán Heely and a cast of nationally-acclaimed Celtic performers on a magical journey through Scotland and Ireland during the holidays. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations along with percussive dance and Highland dance that will lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart. Kilts and tartan abound as the show travels through ancient Gaelic carols and songs, tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist.

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Join Champion Scottish fiddler Seán Heely and a cast of nationally-acclaimed Celtic performers on a magical journey through Scotland and Ireland during the holidays. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations along with percussive dance and Highland dance that will lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart. Kilts and tartan abound as the show travels through ancient Gaelic carols and songs, tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist.