Northern Gael, a Celtic music group performing a free program of Irish and Scottish music, will make its way to the International Falls Public Library at 1 p.m. tomorrow.
Northern Gael, a Celtic music group performing a free program of Irish and Scottish music, will make its way to the International Falls Public Library at 1 p.m. tomorrow.
Brought to the area by the Arrowhead Library System, Northern Gael weaves together the vibrant traditions of Ireland and Scotland. This trio performs a variety of music from ballads to vigorous sets of dance tunes. Northern Gael presents a lively program of an authentic Celtic repertoire.
According to a news release, Northern Gael is composed of three musicians: Ross Sutter, voice, guitar, bodhrán, button accordion; and Laura MacKenzie, wooden flutes, whistles, concertina, various bagpipes, and voice, who performed together for many years as Ross & MacKenzie. They are now joined by fiddler/step dancer Danielle Enblom, and perform as Northern Gael.
Northern Gael will perform at regional libraries celebrating the culture, poetry, and music of Scotland and Ireland.
This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, is funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, see the organization’s calendar at www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us/whats-new, find find them on on Twitter www.twitter.com/ArrowheadLegacy or Facebook at www.facebook.com/ArrowheadLegacy.
Calling all talent.
Harmony of Nations Music Festival is seeking musicians from Fort Frances and the surrounding area to perform live at the Fort Frances Waterfront July 17-18.
A new release said this is could be a great opportunity for aspiring musicians to showcase their music along side established and award-winning artists at a large venue.
Due to the limited space, musicians are asked to submit their material to the Harmony of Nations - Attention Artist Selection Committee. Individuals and/or music groups who reflect First Nation, Métis, Canadian or American culture in our area are encouraged to submit their music.
Please submit the following:
- One original song or innovative song
- One song of musician’s choice
- Short biography
- Music link via email
- Contact information including name, address, phone number or email address.
Please send us your music links via email to harmonyofnations@gmail.com or you can drop off your music submission at: 601 Mowat Ave., second floor, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1Z2.
The deadline for music submissions is 4:30 p.m. May 14. Entry judges said they look forward to hearing the great music from the area and encourage interested musicians to submit their material early.
For more information about the Harmony Nations Music Festival visit www.harmonyofnations.ca or follow the event on Facebook or Twitter.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Husband and wife “X Factor” judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon were removed from the New Zealand version of the show Monday after their comments on a contestant’s appearance were seen as bullying.
Kills said she was “disgusted” at how much singer Joe Irvine had copied her husband in the clean-cut style of his hair and dark suit. She called him a “laughing stock” and said she was embarrassed to sit in his presence.
Moon joined in the tirade, saying it felt cheap and absurd and “like Norman Bates dressing up in his mother’s clothing.”
The audience mostly booed the judges’ commentary, which Irvine handled well, saying he thought “he looked good.”
Mediaworks, which owns broadcaster TV3, posted news of the firings on its website, describing the comments as “completely unacceptable.”
In remarks attributed to CEO Mark Weldon, the broadcast owner said “X Factor” judges are expected to provide critiques of performances, but “we will not tolerate such destructive tirades” and that Kills and Moon were leaving the show immediately.
TV3 tweeted a statement saying: “TV3 does not condone bullying and are currently on-site with Joe who is doing well.”
New Zealand’s Human Rights Commission welcomed the media company’s response. “I’m glad to see Mediaworks decided to not be a bystander and to publicly condemn bullying abuse,” Commissioner Susan Devoy said in a statement.
The show aired Monday night with two of the four judges’ seats empty, and fans voted to retain Irvine on the show.
