| 14th annual Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival The 14th Annual Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival takes place at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Route 112 in Richmond, this Saturday, June 9, from 9 a. Albannach is Scots-Gaelic for Scottish or Scotsman and that is exactly what the band members are. The two singers sing of their home with beautiful and powerful lyrics. New this year, professional athletes will be competing in the Heavy Athletic Games. American food will also be available. Other entertainment includes MacTalla Mo'r, soloist Charlie Zahm and the Celtic Harpers. and the official opening ceremonies take place at 11:30 a. at the dance pavilion. There will be sheep herding demonstrations, solo piping/ snare drum/drum major competitions and much more for entertainment. Want to join the competition? There are less intense activities such as the Haggis Hurl, Rolling Pin Toss, Bonnie Knees contest and the Wellington Boot Toss to bring out the Scotsman in you. The gates open at 9 a. Not just a pipes and drums band, this band brings energy and an exciting pace with the percussion's bass drummer Jamesie Johnson, Colin Walker on the snare drum, Jacquie Holland on bass drum and Aya Thorne on the bodhran. Donnie MacNeil is a world class bagpiper, which gives Albannach a bespoke synergy of harmonic sounds that intensify or slow down the tempo of the percussion. If that is not enough, you can check your ancestry in the Clan Village. The vocals interchange with Johnson's strong voice and Holland's haunting vocal skills. For kids there will be plenty of activities and children entertainers throughout the day to keep the wee little ones laughing and smiling. Ample parking is free and the fairgrounds are handicap accessible with handicap parking. Listen to the sound of the bagpipes as pipe bands from around the state compete in the Pipe Band Competition. |
Friday, 8 June 2012
14th annual Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival
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