Williamsburg 2007 Scottish Festival Entertainment

Albannach (AL-ban-ock)

Albannach is Scots-Gaelic for "Scottish" or "Scotsman". That's exactly what they are. Albannach are all born and bred in Scotland and their purpose in life is to share the intriguing Scottish culture, history and heritage through their music.

Albannach are not just another Scottish 'Pipes & Drums' band, indeed they bring a new and exciting form of music to your living room. A championship winning piper, an extremely talented main drummer, bass drummers and bodhran musicians bring you a brand new approach to percussion and Celtic music. Our style of music is exciting, energetic and enchanting and we promise to leave you begging for more.  Albannach just recently won the prestigious Celtic Radio Music Award for 2006 on their first Album.

Albannach YouTube Videos

 

Poisoned Dwarf

Poisoned Dwarf draws from diverse musical backgrounds to create a dazzling sound that blends Scottish and Irish music, and hints of rock and bluegrass.  Using Flute, Whistles, Scottish small pipes, Djembe, Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Bodhran and Vocals, Poisoned Dwarf delivers a high-energy feel-good performance sure to get your feet stomping and heart thumping!

Warpipe

Warpipe is a relatively new, exciting, extremely entertaining Celtic Pipe Band based in Roanoke, Virginia.  Led by champion piper Burt Mitchell, the band is growing rapidly, attracting some of the best pipers and drummers in Southwest Virginia.  Warpipe is redefining "Pipe Band," offering unique and powerful pipe music accompanied by highly innovative and energetic drumming.

 

David Ross

Sir David Robertson Ross is a patriotic Scot who loves his country and its people. He is passionate about the rich tapestry of Scottish history. Sir David Ross is a gifted speaker providing riveting speeches about Scotland and Scottish heritage. He is a writer and historian who is an authority on the great Scottish hero Sir William Wallace. He has appeared on the History and Discovery channels. Sir David is also known as the ‘Biker Writer' because of his other love; motorcycles.

Sir David Ross’ web site: http://www.davidrross.org/

Stay tuned! 

Our Entertainment coordinator, Donovan Murray is in the process of lining up more top level entertainment that will make Williamsburg Scottish Festival “The Fall East Coast Celtic music event of 2008.