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Valerie Plested
Valerie is one of the finest and most musically expressive young talents to have emerged on the Southern Celtic music scene. Originally from San Antonio where she performed as a member of the All Ireland-winning group, St. Jame's Gate, she relocated to Mississippi to complete her master's degree in Anthropology. |
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Don Penzien
Don's dexterous work on dadgad guitar provides not only the solid, driving rhythms that are a hallmark of Legacy performances, but also perceptive and sensitive accompaniments to songs and airs. Don also is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of MS Medical Center. |
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An exceptional player of flute and tinwhistle, Justin's powerful tone and swaggering rhythm have been favorably compared to Seamus Egan and Frankie Kennedy. Singing, guitar, and bodhran also are among his considerable list of talents. Justin also earned his masters' degree in Anthropology. www.justinmurphyirishmusic.com |
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Tim is a virtuoso on the uilleann pipes, appearing on more than two dozen recordings. His profound insight into the tradition is tempered by the many influences he grew up with in Philadelphia. Tim also builds pipes and was formerly a member of the premier Irish tradional trio, Chulrua. |
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Máirtín de Cógáin
An infectious personality, Máirtín pleasantly commands the attention of any crowd. In addition to his musical skills, Máirtín is a gifted storyteller (All-Ireland in English and Irish language) and dancer. Best known for his work with The Fuchsia Band and Captain Mackey's Goatskin and Stringband, he's been known to muck about with this lot. |
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Jim Flanagan
Having been favorably compared to Daithi Sproule and Joe Heaney, Jim's repertoire includes a fine variety of songs from his native Southwest of Ireland which he sings in both Irish Gaelic and English. Visit his website for more information. |
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Eric is arguably Mississippi’s top male Irish dancer. Having taken up Irish dancing only in his late 20’s, he is a quick study, and his talents now are in great demand at festivals, concerts, and special events around the region. Eric is a core member of the Jackson Irish Dancers and architectural draftsman and designer by day. |
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Kelly is a life-long dancer, and like Eric, a “latecomer” to Irish dance. Petite and yet so powerful, Kelly is a natural on stage and never ceases to inspire her audiences with her graceful, nimble movement and creative choreography. She has studied and competed with the Jackson Irish Dancers, and when not dancing, Kelly is a polysomnographer. |
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Scott is Legacy's designated sound man, and also provides vocals or a tune on the box when asked sweetly. Scott is an Irish music enthusiast, Celtic Heritage Society Board Member, and uber-geek. By day, Scott is a network engineer. |
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