Eileen McGann is a virtual workshop instructor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Eileen McGann, a Juno-nominated contemporary Canadian songwriter and Celtic traditional singer, will explore Songwriting in the Celtic-Canadian Tradition. Brian McNeill, a multi-instrumentalist, singer and founding member of Scotland\u2019s Battlefield Band, will share some of his music and delve into Scottish History in Song. Steve Byrne, a founding member of the Scottish band Malinky, will discuss the preservation of historical sources and how these traditions have informed his musicianship. Liz Carroll, a Grammy-nominated Irish Fiddler from the U.S., will chat about tunes, techniques and tales from the folk scene. And Michael Rooney, a composer who is also regarded as one of the foremost players of the traditional Irish harp, will discuss composing \u2018new traditional\u2019 music and aspects of arranging and orchestration, while also sharing some music<\/p>\nThe Goderich Celtic Roots Festival \u2013- whose physical location is surrounded by the Irish and Scottish heritage reflected in the nearby communities of Belfast, Dublin, Kincardine, Lucknow and Seaforth — was founded on the spirit of community and connecting people with Celtic roots and exploring new Celtic expressions. It generally features more than 60 hours of live musical performances by dozens of artists and acts on five stages, ranging from small intimate ones to a high-powered main stage.<\/p>\n
Prashker -\u2013 who is also part of the Celtic roots group RUNA and a \u2018percussionist to the folkies\u2019 — noted that when she assumed her position with the festival three years ago it was her \u201csecret hope to put the beautiful small town of Goderich on the world map … and now it will again be on the world stage virtually.\u201d As in 2020, she noted that \u201cAlthough the musicians will have pre-recorded music especially for us, the hosts, will be live all weekend long — and each musician will be Zooming in before their slot happens so we can all interact with the audiences watching.\u201d Prashker, who first taught at the Celtic College and played the festival with RUNA in 2011, expressed hope that the virtual festival experience will give viewers a small glimpse of the spirit and beauty of Goderich that drew her there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
For more than a quarter of a century, lovers of Celtic music, crafts and culture have gathered each August at a park along the shores of Lake Huron in Goderich, Ontario for the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. Like a number of other music festivals forced to cancel or postpone over the past 17 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival\u2019s organizers have arranged an online festival in its place. Featuring pre-recorded musical performances and live hosts, the 2021 Celtic Roots Virtual Festival will stream on Friday, August 6 from 7-11 p.m. EDT and on Saturday, August 7, from 1-5 p.m. EDT.<\/p>\n
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For more than a quarter of a century, lovers of Celtic music, crafts and culture have gathered each August at a park along the shores of Lake Huron in Goderich, Ontario for the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. Like a number of other music festivals forced to cancel or postpone over the past 17 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival\u2019s organizers have arranged an online festival in its place. Featuring pre-recorded musical performances and live hosts, the 2021 Celtic Roots Virtual Festival will stream on Friday, August 6 from 7-11 p.m. EDT and on Saturday, August 7, from 1-5 p.m. EDT.<\/p>\n![\"Eileen](\"https:\/\/acousticmusicscene.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Eileen-McGann-300x300.jpg\")