Come celebrate midwinter (and get warm!) with a concert of great Irish traditional music. As featured in the December issue of this Newsletter, Lilt is the DC-based duo of Tina Eck (flute, tinwhistle) and Keith Carr (bouzouki, banjo, mandolin, vocals). They are receiving acclaim for their spirited renditions of tunes and songs from the ?pure drop? tradition ? the Irish dance music consisting of jigs, reels, polkas, and hornpipes, and the occasional haunting slow air and ballad. It?s the music heard in pubs and homes all over Ireland and at Irish dances and social celebrations. Keith and Tina are each known individually in the local community of Irish musicians, but when they discovered that they share musical tastes it seemed natural to team up and explore musical possibilities as a duo. Since first getting together in 2009 they have played numerous concerts, festivals, and social events. Their first CD, Lilt, is in demand well beyond initial expectations, and they are now planning their next one. This is a concert that will be sure to get your feet tapping and get you in the mood for St. Patrick?s Day, which is a mere 47 days away! More information about Lilt, and the concert location, is at www.liltirishmusic.com/ .
Dancing to the music of Lilt on Jan. 29 will be Shannon Dunne and Agi Kovacs - two renowned Sean Nos (Old Style) dancers. Shannon also will join the duo on the Irish drum, the bodhran on some tune-sets. Tina and Keith are thrilled to have the ladies join them. It should be a fun night.
The show will be held at the Cabin John Gardens Community House, 8 ? Webb Rd., Cabin John, MD 20818.
Doors open at 7 pm. Admission $15.
