Lochaber
Lochaber has just finished their second CD Celtic Energy. It
is 47 minutes of non stop great celtic tunes with enough energy to make any task
easier and more fun. Perfect for working out in the gym, walking, choreography
highland or step dance or cleaning the house!
Performing haunting Gaelic laments, breath-taking mouth music, Lochaber presents
majestical dances, highland pipes and a full fiddle fury of Strathspeys and
reels for their audience.
Lochaber guarantees that their high-energy show will have audience members
clapping, singing, spoon playing, toe tapping and hooting the night away.
The group has been together for four years, performing exclusively in the
special event and conference market. Lochaber is now branching out to planning
and hosting community Cape Breton Square set dances and Ceilidhs through out
Nova Scotia and instructional workshops.
This dynamic five piece Celtic band is led by Christy Hodder,
of Wolfville. She is the group's founder, lead singer, fiddler and dancer.
Hodder is accompanied by Kimberley Holmes, keyboard player,
fiddler and dancer from Carol's Corner, Nova Scotia. Kimberly has just returned
from being on tour in the United States. Zach Smith is the
group's percussionist, the newest member of Lochaber, having played previously
with Christy Hodder during the group's beginnings. Robyn Whitty,
award-winning piper from Mabou, performs on lowland pipes, whistles, and bodhran.
Having recently won the Eastern Canadian Piping competition.
Constance Tweedie is a premier Highland dancer and step dancer from Berwick
who currently studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax.
Whether it be historic Gaelic milling frolics, a haunting lament from the
Highlands, breath-taking mouth music, a full fiddle fury of Strathspeys and
reels, the humor of a brilliant Scottish anecdote or the fast tapping rhythm of
the Cape Breton step dance, Lochaber provides just the right entertainment for
your community concert, conference or other special event.
Shows can be custom designed to meet the specific needs of your event. At your
request Lochaber can even provide spoon playing, Gaelic, step or Highland
dancing lessons.
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