Cook County News Herald

Scottish and Irish music featured in Hovland concert





Celtic music fans will not want to miss the Saturday, August 24 performance by Laura MacKenzie and Gary Rue. A Concert of Traditional Scottish and Irish Music will begin at the Hovland Town Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Celtic music fans will not want to miss the Saturday, August 24 performance by Laura MacKenzie and Gary Rue. A Concert of Traditional Scottish and Irish Music will begin at the Hovland Town Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Laura MacKenzie with Gary Rue will present A Concert of Traditional Scottish and Irish Music at the Hovland Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24.

Laura MacKenzie and Gary Rue are a sparkling and original duo rooted in tradition. On stage with Gary Rue, MacKenzie draws upon her great wealth of tunes and songs from Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton, central France and northern Spain, performing on a splendid array of wind-powered instruments including wooden flutes, whistles, concertina, voice, and unusual bagpipes.

With his full-throated, melodic guitar style and vocal contributions, Gary Rue perfectly complements MacKenzie’s musical prowess. He brings a rich and bountiful background of artistry and composition to traditional Celtic music, ensuring an extraordinary duo performance.

Tickets are $10 at the door, $5 for 12 and under and seniors.


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