Ojai Concert Series - Celtic, Folk and Roots Music!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:41PM 
The Ojai Concert Series is dedicated to bringing high quality live Celtic, Folk and Roots musicians to beautiful Ojai. Please join us, and help support community culture and the continuation of heart-felt live performances! Concerts take place at the Ojai Valley Woman's Club at 441 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai (unless otherwise noted)
Upcoming Concerts (updated 2/4/12)
Date and time: Thursday Feb. 23rd at 7:00PM
Event: “GOITSE” Extraordinarily talented traditional new young band from Ireland
Costs: $20 in advance, $23 at the door ( under 15 years are $10 at the door or online only)
Website: www.ojaiconcertseries.com
Details: Goitse (pronounced ’gwi-cha’) is a flourishing, highly talented five piece band, fast making a name for themselves as one of the most sought after bands amongst connoisseurs of Irish traditional music. Their fast paced energetic playing has seen them enjoying a growing fan base through show stopping performances in Ireland, America, Finland, Denmark and even Africa.
The distinctive quality of their sound lies in the arrangement of well-known traditional tunes interspersed with their own compositions, which make each set entertaining and unique. The band adds their own distinctive contribution to their cultural inheritance with ease and style. Even with hints of continental playing and modern rhythms there remains the overwhelming presence of Irishness
Aine Mc Geeney is one of the leading young traditional fiddlers in a northern style and her sweet, charismatic voice draws audiences into the music a way very few performers can achieve.
Colm Phelan is one of Ireland’s leading young percussionists, and an exceptional bodhran player, providing new dimensions to the voice instrument.
Conal O’Kane on fiddle, guitar and banjo Conal shows superb talent and amazing dexterity.
James Harvey is simply the best young tenor banjo player about at the moment and is one of the busiest musicians in Europe today
Tadhg O Meachair is heralded throughout the continent for his unique style of Piano and Piano Accordion playing.
Goitse produce a new sound, and are leading exponents in their field individually. They have managed to help reinvigorate a tradition looking for new directions in ensemble and contribute to this practice in a unique and startling way.
For more information and to buy tickets via PayPal, visit www.ojaiconcertseries.com or call 805.665.8852.
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