Celtic Music Night

Hello friends of Celtic Music Night at St. Andrew! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Crazy news afoot–please read on…

Well, I’d have to say that was the BEST St. Patrick’s Day EVER! And largely because there was a great CMN crowd up at Don Quixote’s last Tuesday– way to represent! Thanks for coming, everyone, and thanks for making this such a wonderful community for Celtic Music to flourish in! …That’s right, all you have to do is come out & enjoy!

If you missed it, Molly’s Revenge is also performing at Angelica’s, a wonderful classy restaurant & night club in Redwood City–one LAST SHOW with the Turco Dancers, TOMORROW NIGHT: Saturday March 21, 8pm… If you have friends in the area that you think would enjoy the show, please let them know! Visit the shows page at www.mollysrevenge.com for ticket link and information. The band will also be playing a house concert open to the public, as well hosting a Celtic jam-session in Livermore on Sunday March 22, 3pm. Email the address on the shows page to RSVP! We hope to see you and yer kin, and thanks as always for your support! Let the good times roll..

Then, the March Madness Series at the Church in Aptos ENDS THIS TUESDAY at the Church in Aptos next week with:

Tuesday March 24th :: 7pm Celtic Music Night Finale!
featuring… Michael Mullen–The Trio of One! — One of Celtic Music Night’s most requested performers, returns with yet another version of his stunning looping show featuring simultaneous playing of fiddle, guitar, and vocals!

Tuesday March 31st :: CANCELLED
*NO* Celtic Music Night on this night afterall!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the March 31st Celtic Music Night must be canceled… So this next Tuesday will be the finale of this series, and besides, Michael Mullen is a great closing act anyway–  HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!
(The reason for the cancelation will only be revealed at the Church, so you have to come if you want to know…muahaha!)
But do not worry, the next series is right around the corner…

Next series: The Road to Spring Series at Celtic Music Night Aptos:

Tuesday April 28th :: 7pm
David Sibbald— Robert Burns scholar and expert récitant, coming all the way from Scotland returns to CMN!

Tuesday May 5th :: 7pm
Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer CD release Concert!
The long awaited duo album from Internationally acclaimed fiddler Rebecca Lomnicky, and multi-instrumentalist David Brewer will finally be here! Mark your calendar now… www.rebeccalomnicky.com

Come be a part of it! Spread the word!
Check it out at St Andrew Church: 9850 Monroe Ave. Aptos, CA

To make this month EVEN MORE EXCITING, St Andrew Church has a BRAND NEW WEBSITE!
Check it out– it looks great all around, and has a wonderful page about Celtic Music Night, which you can share with friends you may have been thinking of inviting– it is a good introduction to what Celtic Music Night is like & about, for those whom have never been… And some nice video clips too:
http://www.aptospresbyterianchurch.org/celtic-music-night/
Do check out all of the wonderful events at our lovely host Church as well, as you are invited! Upcoming Palm Sunday and Easter services & festivities are open to all… this March 29th, & April 5th…

As always, thank YOU so much for being a part of this wonderful community!

As is tradition, each of these fun-filled evenings at Celtic Music Night include a bagpipe procession, concert of music by a featured special guest artist, Q&A with the group, complimentary refreshments, and an open Celtic music jam session with the players afterward, so bring your instruments, questions, and good vibes– and ALL of this is ALL ages, and ALL for a nominal donation of any size at the door. So grab your friends, family, instruments, and head out to Aptos for a good time the way nature intended!

I look forward to seeing you soon!!!

Sincerely,
David Brewer
www.davidbrewermusic.com 

Happy March to you, my dear friends of Celtic Music Night at St. Andrew!

The hills are now green from the gentle rain, much like Ireland, and so too are the rafters of every music hall in the state soon to be filled with Celtic music as March Madness and St. Patrick’s Celebrations get underway… And to add to the epic maelstrom in our own way, I am pleased to invite you to this month’s excellent series of music:

THIS March, 2015 — The Celtic Music Night March Madness Series, at St. Andrew is here!

That’s right folks, Celtic Music Night is back, and I’ll be kicking it off this week, fresh from the open road and adventures in St. Louis, MO and points returning, and will soon be joined by many special guests in the weeks ahead, all for your enjoyment! Please read on….

THIS TUESDAY! March 3rd :: 7pm
David Brewer— solo concert featuring bagpipes and whistles, with tunes new & old, and stories of adventures from the open road…

Tuesday March 10th :: 7pm
Stuart Mason–New Trad music project, joined by John Weed on the fiddle. Stuart has been hard at work on a solo album called “Tradition” due out this May featuring a a bevy of old American songs on his unique fretless slothead tackhead banjo–an instrument that evokes the sound of 19th century America, while updating the vintage repertory with a thoroughly modern aesthetic, as well as his beloved 1918 Gibson mandola.

Featured Concert:
Tuesday March 17th :: 7:30pm
Molly’s Revenge with the Turco Irish Dancers :: St. Patrick’s Celebration Concert & 15 year Bandiversary!
at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Hwy 9, Felton, CA
For tickets and more info, please visit: http://www.mollysrevenge.com/shows.shtml
(There will be *No* Celtic Music Night in Aptos that night; this will be the “field trip” week!)

Tuesday March 24th :: 7pm
Michael Mullen–The Trio of One! — One of Celtic Music Night’s most requested performers, returns with yet another version of his stunning looping show featuring simultaneous playing of fiddle, guitar, and vocals!

Tuesday March 31st :: 7pm
Celtic Music Night Series Finale!— with guest musicians & dancers! More to be announced…stay tuned!

Next series: The Road to Spring Series at Celtic Music Night Aptos:

Tuesday April 28th :: 7pm
David Sibbald— Robert Burns scholar and expert récitant, coming all the way from Scotland returns to CMN!

Tuesday May 5th :: 7pm
Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer CD release Concert!
The long awaited duo album from Internationally acclaimed fiddler Rebecca Lomnicky, and multi-instrumentalist David Brewer will finally be here! www.rebeccalomnicky.com

Come be a part of it! Spread the word! Check it out at St Andrew Church: 9850 Monroe Ave. Aptos, CA

As is tradition, these fun-filled evenings coming this March will include a bagpipe procession, concert of music by a featured special guest artist, Q&A with the group, complimentary refreshments, and an open Celtic music jam session with the players afterward, so bring your instruments, questions, and good vibes– and ALL of this is ALL ages, and ALL for a nominal donation of any size at the door. So MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! and when the time comes, grab your friends, family, instruments, and head out to Aptos for a good time the way nature intended!
As always, thank YOU so much for being a part of this wonderful community!

I’m greatly looking forward to seeing you this Tuesday, or sometime this month at least!

St Andrew Church: 9850 Monroe Ave. Aptos, CA

Sincerely,
David Brewer
www.davidbrewermusic.com 

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you all, friends of Celtic Music Night at St. Andrew!

I hope you’ve had an excellent dose of enjoyable times with friends and relatives alike, abounding in presents and delectable treats of the variety that only come around once a year! Well, I hope you’ve saved a little room, because the GRAND FINALE of Celtic Music Night is upon us, and it promises to be the filling factor, to launch you over the joyous top of the festive season, with top class music, refreshments, and neighborly cheer!

That’s right folks, I am so excited that the Winter Series of Celtic Music Night, continues THIS Tuesday night at St Andrew Church in Aptos. Spread the word! Check it out…

THIS Tuesday, December 30th, 7pm
Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer — An evening of Scottish music, with New Year & Scottish Hogmanay Celebration
That’s right folks, come on out to ring in the New Year with the original featured guest of Celtic Music Night, that kicked the whole thing off, and has dazzled us ever since! We’re taking a wee break from the arduous recording of our second duo CD which is underway currently, to bring you a sneak preview of our new material, and paving the way for our full length concerts coming right past the threshold of the New Year– see below….

Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer are a high energy pure-drop Scottish music duo, with world class fiddling talent in combination with bagpipes, guitar, bodhran, and whistle. International Scottish Fiddle Champion, Rebecca Lomnicky, and David Brewer of the popular Celtic band Molly’s Revenge, have each spent copious amounts of time delving into the traditions of their respective instruments, living and studying in both Edinburgh and the highlands of Scotland. Together they perform captivating Scottish music which bridges the gap between the fiddle and bagpipe music of Scotland–two worlds united, into a heartfelt and rousing musical experience. Between their entertaining and informative stage banter, varied instrument combinations, and vast repertoire of tunes and songs, including everything from soaring slow airs to intricately arranged dance tunes, these charismatic performers will leave you on your feet with your hands together.

Together, Rebecca Lomnicky and David Brewer have headlined at Celtic festivals such as The Utah Scottish Association Highland Games, The Portland Highland Games, The Sedona Celtic Harvest Festival, The Seattle Folklife Festival, The Oregon Scottish Festival, The Yachats Celtic Music Festival, The Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival, The Payson Scottish Games, The Eugene Scottish Festival, and has performed at a variety of venues throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland.

And as is tradition, the evening will include a bagpipe procession, concert of music, Q&A with the group, complimentary refreshments, and an open Celtic music jam session with the players afterward, so bring your instruments, questions, and good vibes– and ALL of this is ALL ages, and ALL for a nominal donation of any size at the door. So grab your friends, family, instruments, and head out to Aptos tomorrow night for a good time the way nature intended!
See you there!!!

Also, I am so excited to announce a few great concerts & happenings I’m involved with, tomorrow and soon:

Special Event:
“An Afternoon with a Piper: David Brewer CD Party, Coffee & Ice Cream Social”
Also, don’t miss “An Afternoon with a Piper: David Brewer CD Party, Coffee & Ice Cream Social” on Saturday, December 27, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Ice Cream Shoppe/Beatles & Classic Rock Museum, 709 Lighthouse, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Enjoy a special “Meet and Greet” and photo ops with the talented and charismatic David Brewer, who has toured across the world with the Scottish super-group, The Old Blind Dogs, and with Molly’s Revenge.  David Brewer’s CD’s will be on sale and he will be available for autographs. David will also give a short presentation about his recent world travels and what’s new in international Celtic Music at 3:00 p.m. While visiting with David, also enjoy yummy Lappert’s Ice Cream, an array of delicious coffee drinks, hot cocoa or organic fresh fruit smoothies.
For more information, call  (831) 633-4444 

Featured Concert:
Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer, with special guests: An evening of Scottish music & dance! With Guest highland dancer, & Ex-Revenger, Pete Haworth!
Friday January 9th, 2015 7:30 PM,   at the Butterfly Church, in Pacific Grove: 915 Sunset Drive.
Doors will open at 7pm. Tickets $20 Advance/$25 at door. Senior/Military/Students $15 Advance/$20 door. Kids free.
Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer are a high energy pure-drop Scottish music duo, with world class fiddling talent in combination with bagpipes, guitar, bodhran, and whistle. International Scottish Fiddle Champion, Rebecca Lomnicky, and David Brewer of the popular Celtic band Molly’s Revenge,
perform captivating Scottish music which bridges the gap between the fiddle and bagpipe music of Scotland–two worlds united, into a heartfelt and rousing musical experience. The duo will be joined by a special guest highland dancer, as well as Peter “the Admiral” Haworth, former vocalist & bazouki player of Molly’s Revenge, from Blackburn, in the north of England.
For tickets, and more info is available here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1054041

Saturday January 10th, 2015 7:30 PM
Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer, perform the acclaimed Woodshed Music & Arts Concert Series in San Jose,
Located at: St. James Church 1565 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, CA 95025
Tickets are $20 in Advance/ $24 at the door, and can be purchased here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1039864

I hope you can mark your calendars now and make it out to support our Music and have a great time in the process at one of these fun events! And of course,
As promised, the Scottish theme continues THIS week:

Tuesday, December 30th, 7pm — Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer duo, International Scottish fiddle star who started it all, with the roaming piper of Molly’s Revenge ring in the New Year at this special Hogmanay Celtic Music Night concert party Finale!!! Mark your calendars now!

All this fun, and I am back in the west to partake in the good times with you all once again; I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to seeing you all and catching up! There are a good many many stories to be traded, and good times to be shared coming up…. So help spread the word, and I’ll sincerely hope to see you at one of these exciting nights shortly!

As always, thanks so much for being a part of this wonderful community; looking forward to seeing you Tuesday night!
St Andrew Church: 9850 Monroe Ave. Aptos, CA

All the best,
David Brewer
www.davidbrewermusic.com

Hello from the road, my wonderful friends of Celtic Music Night at St. Andrew!

As we speak, I’m hurtling along the 405 freeway in Los Angeles with Christa Burch as the Winterdance continues…
The holiday festivities are well underway and it’s so lovely to see everyone out enjoying the season–I hope you are having a grand time with friends and family!

We certainly have been at Celtic Music Night, AND I’m so excited to announce our featured guest coming this Tuesday!!! But first, Thanks to everyone who came out last week for the Peter Daldry; it was a fun night indeed…arguably TOO fun! And there’s more on the way…

That’s right folks, I am so excited that the Winter Series of Celtic Music Night, continues THIS Tuesday night at St Andrew Church in Aptos. Spread the word! Check it out…

THIS Tuesday, December 16th, 7pm
Michael Mullen: the Trio of One!
One of Celtic Music Night’s most dynamic guest acts, back by popular demand, this lad plays a mean Celtic fiddle, as well as guitar, and sings, and does it all at the same time! With the aid of digital looping pedals, & armed with his exceptional playing skills of melody, harmony, & arrangement, Michael becomes his own ensemble, the Trio of One, taking even a simple traditional melody and building it into a wall of wonderful sound one might easily mistake by links tending for a full band, but one glance at the eyes realize that as he whirls around the stage leaping between instruments, he is the lone master-mind of it all. But you have to see it & hear it to believe it– come on down to Music Night this Tuesday to experience yourself!

And as is tradition, the evening will include a bagpipe procession, concert of music, Q&A with the group, complimentary refreshments, and an open Celtic music jam session with the players afterward, so bring your instruments, questions, and good vibes– and ALL of this is ALL ages, and ALL for a nominal donation of any size at the door. So grab your friends, family, instruments, and head out to Aptos tomorrow night for a good time the way nature intended!
See you there!!!

Also, I am so excited to announce that the critically acclaimed Celtic holiday show, Winterdance, is continuing it’s tour through the bay area this month! The incredibly popular show, featuring tremendously lovely vocalist Christa Burch, with the sonic power of Molly’s Revenge, and the dynamic dancing of the Turco Irish Dancers, have delighted audiences for the past ten years, and this years concert is better than ever, with a new cd being released of the shows festive songs & tunes, both old & new, that are sure to jump-start a very merry holiday season!
The closest show is happening Friday night, December 19th, 7:30, at Trinity Cathedral in San Jose, and advance ticket reservations are strongly encouraged due to the shows popularity, and can easily be booked by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winterdance-celtic-christmas-show-tickets-13950346863
$21.49 in advance, or a wee bit more at the door. All ages. Opening set by Celtic duo Kyle Alden & Susan Spurlock.
For more information on Winterdance, please visit: www.mollysrevenge.com
Last Thursday at Don Quixote’s was incredible, with alot of Music Night friends in the crowd, Cheers! Spread the word to yer kin & let them know about this fun time, and thanks for your support and good vibes everyone!

As promised, the Scottish theme will continue throughout the month with more featured guests coming on following Tuesdays:

Tuesday, December 16th, 7pm — featuring: Michael Mullen–Trio of One!
Simultaneous fiddling, guitar-ing, & singing!

Tuesday, December 23th, 7pm — **NO CELTIC MUSIC NIGHT THIS WEEK!** We’re off on tour in the Pacific North West…

Tuesday, December 30th, 7pm — Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer duo, International Scottish fiddle star who started it all, with the roaming piper of Molly’s Revenge ring in the New Year at this special Hogmanay Celtic Music Night concert party Finale!!! Mark your calendars now!

All this fun, and I am back in the west to partake in the good times with you all once again; I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to seeing you all and catching up! There are a good many many stories to be traded, and good times to be shared coming up…. So help spread the word, and I’ll sincerely hope to see you at one of these exciting nights shortly!

As always, thanks so much for being a part of this wonderful community; looking forward to seeing you!
St Andrew Church: 9850 Monroe Ave. Aptos, CA

All the best,
David Brewer
www.davidbrewermusic.com

Greetings friends of Celtic Music Night at St. Andrew!

Just a quick reminder about TONIGHT’S exciting return of Celtic Music Night, because I wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on the fun from not seeing it’s happening!

That’s right folks, I am thrilled to announce the Winter Series of Celtic Music Night, beginning THIS Tuesday night at St Andrew Church in Aptos.
And what an amazing kick-off it’s going to be…spread the word! Check it out…

This Tuesday, December 2nd, 7pm 
The Peninsula Scottish Fiddlers, with Shauna Picket Gordon, and National Scottish fiddle Champion, Colyn Fischer!

As we’ve beheld in the past, this will be an terrific all-out invasion of fiddles, piano & other instruments–a vitual Scottish orchestra– all resounding with wonderful melodies both heartfelt & rousing, and will leave reeling at the fact such a fun night was had! This group is engaging and has performed all over the country as well as in Scotland, and this promises to be a night not to be missed, so grab your family and friends and come on down to the fun!

And as is tradition, the evening will include a bagpipe procession, concert of music, Q&A with the group, complimentary refreshments, and an open Celtic music jam session with the players afterward, so bring your instruments, questions, and good vibes– and ALL of this is ALL ages, and ALL for a nominal donation of any size at the door.

Also, I am so excited to announce the return of the critically acclaimed Celtic holiday show, Winterdance, will be returning to the bay area this week!
The incredibly popular show, featuring tremendously lovely vocalist Christa Burch, with the sonic power of Molly’s Revenge, and the dynamic dancing of the Turco Irish Dancers, have delighted audiences for the past ten years, and this years concert is better than ever, with a new cd being released of the shows festive songs & tunes, both old & new, that are sure to jump-start a very merry holiday season!
That’s happening THIS coming Thursday Night, December 4th, 7:30, at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall in Felton, and advance ticket reservations are strongly encouraged due to the shows popularity, and can easily be booked by calling reservations at: (831) 603-2294, or purchased at this weeks Celtic Music Night from me.
$17 in advance, $20 at the door. All ages, under 21 with adult.
For more information on Winterdance, please visit: www.mollysrevenge.com

And the Scottish theme will continue throughout the month with more featured guests coming on following Tuesdays to include Scottish song-bearer Peter Daldry of Clyde Bank Scotland, and New Years Finale with the return of International Scottish fiddle Champion Rebecca Lomnicky. More to come, so stay tuned!

All this fun, and I am back in the west to partake in the good times with you all once again; I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to seeing you all and catching up! There are a good many many stories to be traded, and good times to be shared coming up…. So help spread the word, and I’ll sincerely hope to see you at one of these exciting nights shortly!

As always, thanks so much for being a part of this wonderful community; looking forward to seeing you tonight!
St Andrew Church: 9850 Monroe Ave. Aptos, CA

All the best,
David Brewer
www.davidbrewermusic.com