Hey guys,
Thanks for checking in here. Things continue to roll along and we have some exciting things coming up. Some of the big stuff includes a chance to perform in Ireland in August. But, before that there is the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo at the Metro Center in Halifax from July 1 -8; showcasing at the ECMAs in Halifax in April, and a concert at The Playhouse in Fredericton on March 9. Then there is a New England tour in May that includes shows in Cape Cod, The Skye Theater in South Carthage, Maine and a return visit to Home On The Grange in Lee, Maine.
On top of this I graduate from high school in June. Exciting times eh? Anyway, I sure hope if you are near any of my performances you will come by and say hi.
Keep it traditional, but don’t be afraid of a little bit of jazz.
At only 17 years of age Kathleen already has international experience having performed in Ireland, Scotland and the USA as well as various parts of Canada. Among her many accomplishments a couple of highlights are competing at the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Co. Offaly 2008 and again in Co. Cavan, Ireland in 2010 and the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championships in Ottawa in both 2009 and 2010. It was also a distinct honour to appear in two concerts with Ashley MacIsaac in January 2010. Kathleen showcased at “Contact East” in Antigonish in September 2010. She released her second CD “Ceol Binn” (Irish for "Sweet Music") in July 2010. This CD was nominated for an ECMA award as Roots/Traditional Solo Recording of the Year. Kathleen also received two Music New Brunswick nominations for this CD; Roots Traditional Recording of the Year and Instrumental Recording of the Year. She was thrilled to have several showcases at the ECMAs as well as being selected to perform in the Music Awards Gala. Kathleen was thrilled to perform at Prince Edward Island's Festival of Small Halls in June 2011. She also played various venues on the famed George St. in St. John's, Newfoundland, then headed to Ireland to perform in concert at the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Cavan in August 2011. When she returned from Ireland Kathleen headed stateside to perform in Massachusetts and Maine.
Irish Music Magazine will have Kathleen as their feature interview in the February 2012 issue.
Although she identifies as an Irish/ Celtic fiddler, Kathleen also enjoys the Old Time, Appalachian, Cajun and French Canadian styles and as a member of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra can also toss some pretty cool classical pieces into the mix. She was recently awarded the Gold Medal by the Royal Conservatory of Music for highest ranking in the in the Atlantic region for music theory and practical performance in classical violin.
Besides her fiddle Kathleen plays piano, mandolin, banjo, tin whistle and has begun to incorporate vocals into the act. She is also an award winning Irish dancer and dabbles in Cape Breton step dancing. Kathleen is accompanied by pianist Carolyn Holyoke.
