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Jesse Gragg
Jesse Gragg took an interest in the bagpipes at 7 years of age when he attended his first Highland Festival. He began taking lessons on the practice chanter at that age and began saving money so he could purchase a set of bagpipes. At 9 years of age, he began playing the bagpipes he had purchased.
He has been to a weeklong Piping school five times. Performances have included numerous Robert Burns Dinners, Celtic Festivals, parades, schools, building dedications; Highland Clan meetings. He has played on stage with Molly’s Revenge, Brother, & The Wicked Tinkers. He is a member of the Oregon State Defense Force Pipe Band out of Salem OR. At the age of 16 (17 at time of festival) now, his love of the pipes continues.
The Southern Oregon Scottish Bagpipe Band is a highly diverse and family-oriented group with a wide range of ages and cultural heritages.
This Medford-area based Southern Oregon Scottish Bagpipe Band was formed by a group of World War I Veterans and the American Legion, and has continuously performed for public and private engagements ever since the band's first performance on Armistice Day, 1931.
The Oregon State Defense Force Pipe Band
The Oregon State Defense Force Pipe Band is a non-profit organization with a three-fold mission of serving their community, providing entertainment through Scottish music--while developing the musical abilities of their members--and enjoying the friendship they share because of their love of pipe and drum music.
HOW TO APPLY?
PERFORMER APPLICATIONS (Closed)
If you are interested in becoming a musical performer at the 2012 Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games, please complete our Music Performer Application.
If you applied in 2011, you must reapply but send only new music (if applicable).
NOTE: When filling out our online applications, you must first save the form and then e-mail it to us or print it and mail or fax it to us. Using the "Send To" feature will only e-mail a blank form!
Pipers and Pipe Bands have their own Piper and Pipe Band Application which can be submitted. We do not currently host competitions, but hope to in the future.
Please note you will need Adobe Reader 8 or better to complete our forms. To access the FREE download, click here!
Questions: music@newportcelticfestival.com
Deadline for entries is March 1, 2012.
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LIVE CELTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES
BROTHER!
BROTHER - Returns as the 2012 headliner to the Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games!
Chances are you’ve seen BROTHER on NBC’s ‘ER’, maybe heard their music on the classic ‘Baraka’ soundtrack or UPN’s ‘ Twilight Zone.’ The band has shared stages with Joe Walsh, John Entwhistle, Linkin Park, and Alicia Keys and are the only independent band to have played the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Fusing signature vocals and guitar with the deep pulse of the didgeridoo, the soaring highs of the bagpipes, and tribal percussion, BROTHER is wholly original. The band’s powerhouse live performances are an energetic celebration, captivating and engaging the audience from the first song to the last.
Get a sneak preview at www.brothermusic.com
Beltaine
Beltaine returns with their smooth, but energetic synergy, as all members play both melody and harmonies on multiple instruments. The music is eclectic with emphasis on traditional dance music and powerful songs.
This accomplished trio delivers an energetic performance of Celtic and traditional music featuring dual hammered dulcimers, guitar, flute, marimbula and vocals.
Beltaine celebrates the joy of performing and the delight of listening.
A first timer to our event, James Wilson inherited his love of instrumental music, and from his parents, who emigrated from Ireland, and who were very musical. Jim says, “My mom had a pretty good voice, and my dad played melodeon and harmonica; music was always around the house.”
A former member of the folk-punk group “Poitin and Stout”, Jim’s playing leans heavily on traditional Celtic tunes, and he also performs original songs. From Irish to Scottish and from traditional to modern, James’ music appeals to anyone who enjoys a good tune!
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