- Braintree, MA
- Bagpiper
- $200 and up
Paul C. said
“Bob Cameron did a wonderful job playing the bagpipes for 200 person Saint Patrick's day event, both outside and inside the hall. ”
Overview
Fellswater is Boston’s dynamic Celtic music ensemble. We play a wide range of music from Traditional to modern compositions that draws from the heritage of all the Celtic nations, especially Scotland, Ireland, Galicia and Canada. Our instrumentation changes depending on the musical selection and includes vocals, whistle, Irish flute, fiddle, guitar, octave mandolin, cello, Scottish smallpipes, border pipes, percussion and piano accordion.
Fellswater is available to hire for a wide range of events, from weddings and corporate functions to Celtic festivals and Highland Games. Our travel range is primarily within New England with occasional overseas appearances.
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Price range: $700 - $3000
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 240 minutes
What to expect
Celtic music (either acoustic or fully plugged-in), ranging from traditional airs and tunes to modern compositions. Fellswater has seven musicians and can present a wide range of instrumentation: male and female vocals, guitar, octave mandolin, violin, flute, whistle, piano accordion, Scottish smallpipes and percussion at every performance. Highland bagpipe can also be added, at client's request.
About
Fellswater is Boston’s dynamic Celtic music ensemble. We play a wide range of music from Traditional to modern compositions that draws from the heritage of all the Celtic nations, especially Scotland, Ireland, Brittany and Canada.
The band is: Betsy Ketudat (fiddle, nyckelharpa), Sarah MacConduibh (Irish flute, whistles, fife, piano accordion), Andrew McIntosh (Scottish smallpipes, border pipes), Chris Myers (guitar, octave mandolin, banjo vocals), Diane Myers (vocals), Dave Cabral (cello, Celtic harp) and Kyle Forsthoff (percussion).
Formed in late 2008, Fellswater has performed for audiences ranging from 20 to 9,000. The ensemble has delighted audiences at New Hampshire Highland Games (2010, 2012, 2014), Maine Highland Games (2014), Blackstone River Theatre ((phone number hidden)9), Boston Celtic Music Fest (2012 & 2016), Colonial Williamsburg (2014 & 2015), notloB concert series (twice in 2013, 2015), Club Passim and The Burren. Overseas tours have included the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (2015) and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo & Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2018).
Fellswater has released three well- received albums, Fellswater, in 2010, Thursday Night, in 2013 and Skipping Stones in 2018.
Fellswater is available to hire for a wide range of indoor and outdoor events; from full-length concerts to weddings, anniversaries and special events. We are the perfect ensemble for Highland Games, Celtic and Folk festivals. Our travel range is primarily throughout the Northeastern U.S. with occasional overseas appearances. The ensemble can appear in typical concert casual wear or formal Highland attire.
Additional booking notes
Fellswater can bring a full sound system to your event if requested.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2023
07
Sunday
Fellswater at The Burren
4:00pm - 5:30pm
March 2023
18
Saturday
Fellswater with Metropolitan Chorale
7:30pm - 9:30pm
January 2023
28
Saturday
Fellswater at Blackstone River Theatre
7:00pm - 9:00pm
14
Saturday
Fellswater at Sanctuary Maynard
8:00pm - 10:00pm
October 2019
18
Friday
Concert at Linden Place Mansion
7:30pm - 9:00pm
June 2019
01
Saturday
The Pump House Music Works
7:30pm - 9:00pm
April 2019
13
Saturday
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
7:30pm - 10:00pm
07
Sunday
Backroom at The Burren, Somerville, MA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
March 2019
23
Saturday
Fellswater at Sandywoods Center for the Arts
7:30pm - 10:00pm
April 2018
25
Wednesday
Backroom at The Burren concert
7:30pm - 10:00pm
October 2017
07
Saturday
Wedding at Hammond Castle
6:00pm - 10:00pm
August 2017
19
Saturday
Maine Highland Games
11:00am - 5:00pm
02
Wednesday
Concord, MA Public Library outdoor concert
7:00pm - 8:30pm
July 2017
28
Friday
Courthouse Center for the Arts, Kingston, RI
8:00pm - 10:00pm
13
Thursday
Watertown Concerts in the Park
6:30pm - 8:00pm
June 2017
18
Sunday
Sail Boston Festival
12:00pm - 1:00pm
03
Saturday
Old Orchard Beach Scottish Festival
11:00am - 5:00pm
March 2017
25
Saturday
Amazing Things Arts Center
8:00pm - 10:00pm
11
Saturday
St. Patrick's Day dinner concert
7:00pm - 9:00pm
February 2017
25
Saturday
Sandywoods Center for the Arts
7:00pm - 9:00pm
January 2017
28
Saturday
St. Andrew's Society Concert
7:00pm - 10:00pm
21
Saturday
Blackstone River Theatre
8:00pm - 10:00pm
November 2016
13
Sunday
North Stonington, CT House concert
4:00pm - 6:00pm
12
Saturday
Paskamansett concert series
7:30pm - 9:30pm
October 2016
06
Thursday
Linden Ponds concert
7:00pm - 10:00pm
June 2016
17
Friday
Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham, MA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
March 2016
19
Saturday
Sandywoods Center for the Arts, Tiverton, RI
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Team
Andrew McIntosh
Scottish smallpipes, border pipes
Chris Myers
guitar, mandolin, vocals
Diane Myers
vocals
Kyle Forsthoff
percussion
Sarah MacConduibh
Irish flute, whistles, piano accordion
Betsy Ketudat
fiddle, nyckelharpa
David Cabral
cello, Celtic harp, viola
Set list
Set #1: Suo Gan, Within a Mile of Edinburgh, Juniper Hill , Brenda Stubbert's Reel (slow air, strathspey, jig, reel)
Set #2: Canongate Twitch, The Panda, Thunderhead (reel, jig, jig)
Set #3: Horsbrugh Castle, Sporting Jamie, The Wig, Jack Daniel's (march, strathspey, reel, reel)
Set #4: Lament for Jef Ar Penven, Finbarr Saunders, Sunday Post Highlander, Gander in the Pratie Hole (slow air, waltz/reel, 2 jigs)
Set #5: Andy's Lullaby, Price of a Pig, Bottle the Boat (fast air, 2 jigs)
Set #6: Reel Eugene, Castle Rock Ceilidh, Sgt. Malkie Bow's Consternation (reel, reel, hornpipe)
Set #7:Tom Wilson, Sandy MacIntyre's Trip to Boston, Mrs. MacPherson of Inveran (march, reel, reel)
Set #8: Donegal Lass, Old Grey Cat, Glasgow Reel (jig, reel, reel)
Set #9: Drummond Castle, Scarce O' Tatties, Kelsey's Wee Reel (jig, jig, reel)
Set #10: Summerside, PEI, Merrily Danced the Quaker's Wife, Drew James MacIntosh, (hornpipe, jig, jig)
Set #11: Ye Banks and Braes (slow air)
Set #12: Aires de Pontevedra, Muineira de Casa (Galician dance, Asturian jig)
Set #13: The Butterfly, Coppermill Studio, Superfly (jig, jig, reel)
Set #14: East Parkside (slow air)
Set #15: The Stronsay Waltz, Barrowburn Reel, Crossing the Minch (waltz, reel, hornpipe)
Set #16: Farewell to Nigg, Devil in the Kitchen, Heat in the Furnace, Pumpkin's Fancy (retreat, strathspey, reel, hornpipe)
Set #17: Stella's Welcolme to Kamloops, Paddy Be Easy, Inspector Donald Campbell (Ness) (march,2 jigs)
Set #18: The Little Cascade
Solo (smallpipes): P/M Hugh Goldie, Iain Grant, Donald MacLean (hornpipe, jig, jig)
Duet (whistle/guitar): Calliope House (jig)
Influences and inspiration
Bothy Band, Tannahill Weavers, Capercaille, Lunasa.
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