This
special concern will be held Wednesday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. at St John's
Presbyterian Church, Garfield Road, Belfast, Prince Edward Island.
Join
the Belfast Historical Society (BHS) and the Belfast community in celebrating
the 210th anniversary of the 1803 landing of the Selkirk Settlers.
The
group Dàimh (pronounced “Dive” in Gaelic) is coming from Scotland to Belfast's
acoustically brilliant St. John’s Church for one night only. Of late, BHS concerts at this venue have
been consistently sold out. To show
Dàimh PEI's Scottish roots, attendees are encouraged to wear their kilts and
tartans.
Dàimh
are a 5 piece band based in Lochaber in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland;
an area as much renowned for its scenic beauty as for its rich musical and
cultural heritage. A long established favourite at folk festivals in Scotland,
Ireland and across Europe, twice nominated for Folk Band of the Year at the
Scots Traditional Music Awards, Dàimh are also regulars on BBC television.
Angus
MacKenzie of Dàimh figured prominently on the Belfast Historical Society’s CD
commissioned in 2003 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Selkirk
Settlement. The CD entitled simply “The Island” was beautifully composed around
the Selkirk story. Copies will be
available for $ 15 the night of the concert.
Advanced
tickets for this very special concert are $ 20 and $ 22 at the door, and will
be available from BHS President Hazel Davies by phone (905.659.2276) or from
BHS Directors Donald and Doris MacDonald by email: dorism@pei.sympatico.ca For details, photos, and updates of this --
and all of our events -- check the Belfast Historical Society Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Belfast-Historical-Society/137470232958298
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