CELTIC TRIBAL GYPSY ROCK! Tuatha Dea is pure primal energy with a Celtic and World twist. The band’s eclectic sound blends the tribal vibe of primitive drums with conventional and non conventional instruments such as guitar, bass, modern and Native American flutes, Didgeridoo and more- as well as a myriad of vocal styles to create a truly unique sound.
Tuatha Dea is a Gaelic phrase adopted from the Celtic mythology of the Tuatha de Danaan whose literary history originates in Ireland and Great Britain. The name “Tuatha Dea” literally translates into “Children of The Gods”. The band’s Celtic influence stems directly from this historical clan which lived and ruled for a period in ancient Ireland and who were later destined to become the stuff of legend and basis of Celtic mythology
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Cincinnati's Irish boys answered the call for volunteers at the start of the American Civil War and marched to battle as the Ohio 10th Volunteer Regiment. A few short years and many hardships later they returned under a new name – The Bloody Tinth.
In 2008 siblings drummer Michael Sams and violinist Rachel Schott clinked glasses and vowed to collaborate in an Irish-influenced American rock band: Van Morrison, The Waterboys, and Black 47 peppered with Radiohead, Johnny Cash, and the Police. With the addition of guitarist and songwriter Ryan Gorsuch, multi-instrumentalist Joe Kendall, and bassist Nick Lorenz, the ranks were complete and The Bloody Tinth was born again, fierce and proud as ever.
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The Celtic Martins are back again by popular demand!
The Celtic Martins bring new energy to the Celtic Music and Dance scene, featuring Irish and American fiddle tunes, along with numerous Irish step dance routines.
The band consists of the fiddling Martin sisters, Emily, Melissa, and Christy, along with their dad, Nelson, and brother, Brian, on guitars; mom, Elaine, on bass; and Emily's husband Elijah Roeder on drums. The youngest of the band, Zach, on fiddle, joins in this lively band, winning the hearts of any audience.
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On the Lowland Stage this year, Dr. Jim Claborn, local historian, treats us to his storyteller’s presentation of Mountain Folklore and East Tennessee Culture. You may recognize Jim from Dollywood and the "Talk Is Cheap" tour. Jim has fostered and preserved local cultural and historical heritage with his ability to entertain with stories of East Tennessee and Appalachia. His program promises to be both entertaining and educational.
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Bob Valentine is returning to the Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival. If you have seen him perform - then you know why we keep asking him back! If you haven't seen him - don't miss him! Whether it’s an intimate Burns Supper or a huge festival, Bob will keep you entertained with his jokes, songs, and unique (and often times warped) view of life.
A well-known interpreter of the works of Mark Twain, Bob is the founder of The Spinners!, Kentucky’s only professional storytelling troupe. In 2008, he released his first recording of Scottish jokes and tales, I’ll Tak the Low Road. His most recent book of humor, Seasons, is published by New Caledonian Press and is available at selected bookstores and on the Barnes and Noble website.
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Claire Macmillan
Champion Highland Dancer
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Claire Macmillan is a 20 year old Scottish Highland Dancer from Knoxville, Tennessee. Claire attends Maryville College, pursuing a degree in psychology with an emphasis in counseling. She also hopes to create a strong Celtic community while at Maryville College. While at Maryville College, Claire is a member of the college’s dance ensemble. She also is looking to expand the art of Scottish Highland Dance through teaching. Claire has competed both in the United States and Canada since the age of 6. She has won many championships including the Atlantic International Championship, the Carolina Open Championship and the Southeast Regional Championship.
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Katie Carver
Champion Irish Step Dancer
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Professional and Champion Irish dancer, Katie Carver, is the teacher for the Knoxville and Maryville, TN locations of the Traditional Irish Dance Academy, and owner of the Irish Dancers of Tennessee. Katie has performed with the lead cast members of Riverdance and Eileen Ivers, Celtic fiddler who toured with Riverdance and Michael Flatley. She has also performed for the Birmingham and Huntsville Symphony Orchestras and Na Fidleiri in Charleston, South Carolina as well as for the former Governor of Georgia, Sonny Perdue and His Excellency, Noel Fahey, Ambassador to Ireland. Katie has won over 200 awards in her dancing career including the Rising Star Talent Competition where she won the award for overall best dancer. Katie qualified for the World Championships of Irish Dance seven years in a row and traveled to Ireland to compete in them. She has danced all over the United States, as well as England, Ireland, and Germany. Most recently, Katie performed with the Irish band sensation The Celtic Martins and the pop group Train.
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