Seán Heely Celtic Trio
Come join other NoVES Members at this concert in Mason District Park. If you can come early, bring a picnic and meet in the amphitheater at 6:15. Look for Chris Van Dyke.
Experience the magic music of Scotland and Ireland with the Seán Heely Celtic Trio. Featuring U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion Seán Heely, acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Kevin Elam, and Scottish border piper Tracy Jenkins. The three gents bring together multiple different instruments to perform fiery dance tunes and ancient, soaring melodies from Scotland and Ireland. Original compositions abound and they have rich vocal harmonies in their solid song repertoire that features ballads, sea shanties, and songs in Irish and Scottish folk tradition. Seán plays fiddle, mandocello, shruti box, and sings in English, Irish, and Scots Gaelic. Kevin plays guitar, whistle, banjo, and is an accomplished vocalist. Tracy plays highland pipes, border pipes, and whistle. They have performed in venues such as the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music center, CCE Irish Folk Festival in Fairfax, Virginia Scottish games, and the Niel Gow Festival in Scotland.
