The Stephentown Memorial Library is pleased to announce the upcoming performance of Shoni (Seonaidh) on March 20 at 7 pm at the Library. The Stephentown Memorial Library is located at 472 State Route 43 in Stephentown. This event is free and open to all. There will be coffee and refreshments served.
Shoni explores traditional celtic music and original works using bagpipes, keyboard, guitar, percussion, violin, cello and vocals to interpret the celtic tradition.
Alannah Fitzgerald has recorded on the Front Hall and Telarc labels and her compositions have been recorded by the Empire Brass Quintet. A seasoned performer, she has appeared at the Fox Hollow Folk Festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Café Lena and the Old Songs Festival.
Martha von Schilgen is currently a member of the Tri-County Banjo Band, the Adirondack Fiddlers, and Shoni. Martha also plays with two jam groups – the Fiddlers Tour and the Saturday jam at MASS MoCA. A seasoned and versatile performer, Martha plays violin, guitar, banjo, mandolin and cello.
Richard Simpson has been playing music since 1976 – performing at the Bradley Arts Festival as well as venues in Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Returning to the States he began recording work and founded Black Tie – a rock and progressive band. Since the 90s he has worked with sound design and ambient music for meditation and short films.
Ron Bakerian plays Great Highland Pipes, Scottish Parlor Pipes, whistles and hand percussion. He enjoys blending traditional music with tribal and world music as well as creating original lyric art. He also teaches and explores organic works in blacksmithing.