Crossings brings Tannahill Weavers to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, September 28, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $26 in advance, $28 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Embracing both the mystical quality of Highland Celtic music and the rollicking, even brawling qualities of Lowland Anglo-Scots tunes, Tannahill Weavers add powerful modern rhythms and the penetrating sound of the Highland bagpipes like a thread of ancient memory running through it all.
Tannahill Weavers play music pulled straight from traditional Scottish reels and jigs. But they remake the songs, bringing them into the 21st Century with driving guitar playing and the energy of modern rock.
One of Scotland's premier traditional bands, Tannahill Weavers play a diverse repertoire that spans the centuries and demonstrates the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades for their exuberant performances.
Named for Paisley, Scotland’s historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group first attracted attention back in the 1970s when founding members Roy Gullane and Phil Smillie added the full-sized highland bagpipes to stage performances. The combination of the powerful pipe solos, Gullane's driving guitar backing and lead vocals, and Smillie's ethereal flute playing breathed new life into Scotland's vast repertoire of traditional melodies and songs.
Gullane and Smillie are joined by John Martin on fiddle, cello and viola (as well as bass vocals) and Colin Melville, one of Scotland’s most exciting young pipers. Together, the foursome promise an electrifying performance audiences won’t soon forget.
The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.