Tannahill Weavers Concert

​Sunday, November 19, 2023
Doors open at 1:45 pm
Concert at 3:00 pm

Opportunity Presbyterian Church
202 N Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA

• ​Pick Up Tickets at Will-Call
• Open Seating
• ​Children Age 9 & Under - Free
• Free Parking

Special Notice:
​Online ticket sales are closed. However, you may still purchase tickets on Sunday at the venue.

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"…the group has found an especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new."
- Stephen Holden, New York Times
 
“The music may be pure old-time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight-ahead rock and roll.”
- Winnipeg Free Press
 
“Formed from a Paisley pub session in 1968, seminal trailblazers the Tannahill Weavers now also rank as national treasures.”
- Glasgow Celtic Connections 2018
 
“…the Tannies are the best that Scotland can aspire to (and believe me, that is THE BEST).”
- The Living Tradition
 
“Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric. The quintet is as tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival. They can summon rock ‘n’ roll intensity or haunting introspection.”
- The Boston Globe
 
“The group that introduced a generation raised on rock ‘n’ roll to the power and joy of Celtic music.”
- The Oregonian
 
“…the Weavers’ unpretentious manner and superlative playing set them apart from most other Celtic groups… In a world where good taste has become a scarce commodity, the Tannahill Weavers are a wealthy bunch.”
- The Charleston Gazette
 
"…their great humour and superb musicianship make them one of the finest bands on the circuit."
- Rogue Folk Review
 
"…there probably aren’t too many bands hiding on the misty moors who can match the Tannahill Weavers for consummate musicianship, a grasp of the traditional canon, and the kind of group cohesiveness that borders on telepathy…. one of the most exciting ensembles currently recording in any genre."
- Ron Hubbard, Knight-Ridder Newspaper

Tannahill Weavers

Tannahill Weavers in concert

The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands.Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries, with fire-driven instruments, topical songs, and original ballads. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly cannot be bettered - yet continue to do just that!

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town’s historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group has made an international name for its unique brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. The Tannahills are known for turning their acoustic excitement loose on an audience with an electrifying effect. Their unique combination of traditional melodies, rich vocals, and driving rhythmic accompaniment makes their performances unforgettable. They were the first Scottish traditional folk band to harness the power of the bagpipes into their repertoire and have never looked back. As the Winnipeg Free Press noted, “The Tannahill Weavers, if properly harnessed - could probably power an entire city for a year on the strength of last night’s concert alone. the music may be old-time, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight-ahead rock and roll.” And as Garrison Keillor, the host of Prairie Home Companion, remarked, “These guys are a bunch of heroes every time they go on tour in the States.”
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In 2011, the band was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, and in 2021, Iain MacGillivray, also Scotland’s youngest Clan leader, joined the band with his exciting piper and fiddle playing. Iain, a fluent Gaelic speaker, has worked on exciting productions like Outlander and Men in Kilts and has performed for many stars and dignitaries in recent years. As the band celebrates the nomination of their 18th recording, Òrach (“Golden” in Gaelic), as album of the year and themselves as band of the year, they are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage. From reflective ballads to foot stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform are matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.

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