UGA Presents will welcome internationally celebrated Scottish folk group Breabach back to Athens for a performance Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall. Known for their vibrant fusion of traditional Highland and Island Gaelic music with contemporary influences, Breabach has spent two decades redefining the sound of modern Scottish folk.
Breabach’s return to Athens promises an evening of energetic rhythms and powerful musicianship that celebrates both the heritage and evolving future of Scottish music. This concert is supported by Herb West and Myrna Adams West, M. Jean Lauth, Ian Russell Hardin and Carol Alice McKay, Jim and Carol Warnes, and Nancy McDuff and David Harvey.
Breabach first gained international attention after winning the Danny Kyle Open Stage Award at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival. Twenty years later, the band remains among Scotland’s most imaginative and respected contemporary folk acts.
The group features Megan Henderson (fiddle, vocals, step dance), James Lindsay (double bass, vocals), Calum MacCrimmon (bagpipes, whistle, bouzouki, vocals), Conal McDonagh (bagpipes, whistle, vocals), and Ewan Robertson (guitar, vocals, cajon). Their performances blend virtuosic instrumental work, powerful vocals and traditional step dancing into a dynamic and deeply rooted musical experience.
With eight critically acclaimed studio releases and an extensive global touring schedule, Breabach has performed on stages around the world, from the Sydney Opera House to Central Park in New York City. The band has received numerous honors, including six BBC ALBA Traditional Music Awards, the 2023 German Record Critics’ Award and recognition as European Folk Group of the Year finalists in the Songlines Awards. They have appeared with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and with country artist Darius Rucker as part of the Grand Ole Opry: Live in London at the Royal Albert Hall.
PERFORMANCE TALK
Join us for a free pre-performance talk by a member of the band in Ramsey Concert Hall from 6:45-7:15 pm.
WORKSHOP
Join members of Breabach for an informal workshop Thurs., Apr 2, from 1:15-2:15 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall. They will discuss their music, instruments, and Scottish culture. This is free and open to the public (tickets not required).
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