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Jul 19 2010
Hi folks, we have just returned from the fantastic Hebridean Celtic Festival 2010 - what a brilliant event, and we had a ball. A few tracks from our set are featured in a program about the Festival which was broadcast on Saturday night, but which is now available on iPlayer for a week. There will also be another program about the festival being broadcast next week on BBC ALBA. Here's the link!
Also check out the gorgeous neck piece I am wearing on the TV - designed especially for me by young, award winning designer and silversmith Amy C Mackay from the Highlands. I will be wearing her work all summer. Check her out - her website is http://amycmackay.com/
Great to meet so many friends - old and new - over by. Sad that it's over for another year! *sigh*
Big thanks to the fantastic team, crew and volunteers who make the festival such a joy.
Love, Julie x
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t4nrq/b00t4nmr/Hebridean_Celtic_Music_Festival_17_07_2010/
May 24 2010
Hi folks, well the website has just been updated with our Summer gig schedule. We're going to be busy with concerts and festivals all over Scotland, England and Belgium. We start back on tour in a short while starting on June 3rd in Buxton. See the Tour Dates page for all the info.
Hope to see you at a gig along the way :o)
Deagh dhùrachdan, Julie x
Ben, Mon 12 Jul, 2010
Bet, Mon 5 Jul, 2010
Luisfi, Fri 2 Jul, 2010
Luisfi, Fri 2 Jul, 2010
Rebecca, Fri 2 Jul, 2010
Rebecca, Fri 2 Jul, 2010
Graham, Tue 29 Jun, 2010
Richard & Joanne, Mon 28 Jun, 2010
Bob & Chris, Mon 21 Jun, 2010
Peter, Fri 18 Jun, 2010
Aidan, Fri 18 Jun, 2010
Rachel Mason, Mon 14 Jun, 2010
Harold Chapman, Fri 11 Jun, 2010
John and Margaret, Fri 11 Jun, 2010
neil, Fri 11 Jun, 2010
Shaun & Angela, Thu 10 Jun, 2010
Julie, Tue 8 Jun, 2010
Mark Porter, Mon 7 Jun, 2010
Rod Law, Sun 6 Jun, 2010
Bill Walford, Sun 6 Jun, 2010
sheila quinn, Sun 6 Jun, 2010
Ian s, Sat 5 Jun, 2010
Barbara, Fri 4 Jun, 2010
Martin Sorohan, Wed 2 Jun, 2010
Dode, Mon 31 May, 2010
Kerry Dexter, Sun 30 May, 2010
John Haynes, Wed 26 May, 2010
Andy Scargill, Tue 25 May, 2010
Apr 21 2010
Julie, Fri 21 May, 2010
Yvonne Morrow, Fri 21 May, 2010
Yvonne Morrow, Thu 20 May, 2010
Renato Rocha, Sun 16 May, 2010
Graham, Thu 13 May, 2010
Rainer Rippe, Wed 5 May, 2010
David penny, Mon 3 May, 2010
Matthew Monteith, Sat 1 May, 2010
Sheena, Fri 30 Apr, 2010
david, Sun 25 Apr, 2010
Harold Chapman, Thu 22 Apr, 2010
Mar 18 2010
dave, Wed 21 Apr, 2010
dave, Wed 21 Apr, 2010
Jim, Mon 19 Apr, 2010
Jim, Mon 19 Apr, 2010
Christopher, Wed 14 Apr, 2010
Tim, Tue 13 Apr, 2010
Marcas, Wed 7 Apr, 2010
john doughty, Sun 28 Mar, 2010
john doughty, Sun 28 Mar, 2010
Feb 22 2010
I am most chuffed and honoured. See the official info below! love Julie x
'One of Scotland's most renowned Gaelic music artists, Runrig, has been confirmed to play at this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival. The news comes as the band are listed as one of the festival's first inductees to its new Hall of Fame.
This year is the festival's 15th anniversary. It will see Runrig's first performance there since 2005, and be their major Scottish summer show for 2010. The four days of music, which take place in Stornoway and surrounding communities (14th-17th July), will culminate in Runrig headlining the programme on the Saturday night.
The anniversary also brings the inception of the Hebridean Celtic Festival Hall of Fame. Festival Director Caroline MacLennan said: "We are delighted to be announcing Runrig for our programme this year, and our Hall of Fame. Runrig will not only provide our audience with a fabulous night out, they will also act as HebCelt ambassadors, taking our reputation as a fantastic festival to other musicians and audiences around the world.
"We are also inducting the talented Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis and the innovative Peatbog Faeries. All three have been selected for their commitment to our festival, and because of the superb shows each have delivered for our audiences over the years. We are very grateful to have their consent in furthering the good name of the Hebridean Celtic Festival and the stage is well set for a stunning event in July."
Tickets will go on sale in the Spring with details available on the festival website: www.hebceltfest.com <http://www.hebceltfest.com>
Brian Murphy, Sun 28 Mar, 2010
Brian Murphy, Sun 28 Mar, 2010
Rebecca, Sun 14 Mar, 2010
Julie, Tue 9 Mar, 2010
Marco van Wijck, Sat 6 Mar, 2010
Mike, Tue 23 Feb, 2010
“Programme - Hebridean Celtic Festival on iPlayer”
A' chàirdean, tha sinn air tilleadh bho na h-eileanan siar! Chòrd an Fhèis glan riunn uile. Tha prògram air Fèis Cheilteach Innse Gall 2010 ri fhaighinn a-neisd air iPlayer. Tha prògram eile gu bhith air BBC ALBA cuideachd an ath-sheachdain.Hi folks, we have just returned from the fantastic Hebridean Celtic Festival 2010 - what a brilliant event, and we had a ball. A few tracks from our set are featured in a program about the Festival which was broadcast on Saturday night, but which is now available on iPlayer for a week. There will also be another program about the festival being broadcast next week on BBC ALBA. Here's the link!
Also check out the gorgeous neck piece I am wearing on the TV - designed especially for me by young, award winning designer and silversmith Amy C Mackay from the Highlands. I will be wearing her work all summer. Check her out - her website is http://amycmackay.com/
Great to meet so many friends - old and new - over by. Sad that it's over for another year! *sigh*
Big thanks to the fantastic team, crew and volunteers who make the festival such a joy.
Love, Julie x
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t4nrq/b00t4nmr/Hebridean_Celtic_Music_Festival_17_07_2010/
May 24 2010
“Summer Schedule posted!”
A' chàirdean chòir, tha mi air na cuirmean as ùire a chur suas air an làrach-lìn. Tha sinn gu bhith trang am bliadhna-sa, le fèisean air feadh Alba, Sassain agus A' Bheilg. Tha sinn a' dol air cuairt ann an ùine ghoirid, a' toiseachadh ann am baile Buxton air an 3mh latha dhen Òg-Mhios. Dòchas gu bheil sibh uile gu dòigheil agus gu faic sinn aig cuid de na cuirmean sibh!Hi folks, well the website has just been updated with our Summer gig schedule. We're going to be busy with concerts and festivals all over Scotland, England and Belgium. We start back on tour in a short while starting on June 3rd in Buxton. See the Tour Dates page for all the info.
Hope to see you at a gig along the way :o)
Deagh dhùrachdan, Julie x
Comments
I was lucky enough to witness Julie and her band give a trancendent performance at the Brosellas Festival in Brussels on 10 July, with a warm crowd on a hot and humid evening. Fortunately the rain held off until the final tune. Your enchanting music washed away all my cares! Heartfelt thanks! - Ben
Ben, Mon 12 Jul, 2010
Beth am ddod i Aberystwyth rhyw dro? What about coming to Aber some time?
Bet, Mon 5 Jul, 2010
Hace dos meses, buscando musica Celta, y entre ellos a Mark Knopfler y Luni, pude verla tocar y cantar y no dejo de escuchar algunos temas que los he encontrqado en Youtube.
Tank You Jouli Fowlis, Tha music Folk is very good
Luisfi
Tank You Jouli Fowlis, Tha music Folk is very good
Luisfi
Luisfi, Fri 2 Jul, 2010
Hace dos meses, buscando musica Celta, y entre ellos a Mark Knopfler y Luni, pude verla tocar y cantar y no dejo de escuchar algunos temas que los he encontrqado en Youtube.
Tank You Jouli Fowlis, Tha music Folk is very good
Luisfi
Tank You Jouli Fowlis, Tha music Folk is very good
Luisfi
Luisfi, Fri 2 Jul, 2010
Please please come to Halifax Nova Scotia, so many people would come to see you, we try to stick to our heritage, having you perform at one of our traditional pubs or somewhere else would be a bonus, it is very friendly and accomodating over here, i do wish you would come....
Rebecca, Fri 2 Jul, 2010
Please please come to Halifax Nova Scotia, so many people would come to see you, we try to stick to our heritage, having you perform at one of our traditional pubs or somewhere else would be a bonus, it is very friendly and accomodating over here, i do wish you would come....
Rebecca, Fri 2 Jul, 2010
Thanks for a superb evening at The Sage, really loved the Breton song. What happened to the smallpipes? Maybe next time then - come back soon!
Graham, Tue 29 Jun, 2010
Great concert at Sage last night. Everyone was so relaxed and friendly. Can I get the set list from anywhere online?
Richard & Joanne, Mon 28 Jun, 2010
We thoroughly enjoyed the gig in Salisbury last night. Great choice of songs and tunes. We look forward to next time.
Bob & Chris, Mon 21 Jun, 2010
Fantastic concert from all the band at the Union Chapel. The arrangement of the Breton tune was stunning - a diamond amongst your gems. :-) Thanks.
Peter, Fri 18 Jun, 2010
Excellent concert at the Union Chapel last night. A beautiful setting and the great accoutics helped showcase Julies lovely voice. The band were wonderful too. Looking forward to seeing you again at the Cambridge Folk festival.
Aidan, Fri 18 Jun, 2010
Absolutely loved your concert at Southwell last night, but puzzled why your CD's are so much more expensive on the night than on your website.
Rachel Mason, Mon 14 Jun, 2010
Hi Julie,
I recently sent a message saying my wife Gill & I are looking forward to coming to Steornabhagh to see you and Runrig at the Hebceltfest. I was wondering, are you doing any album signings after the show - if you are I'll make sure I bring Uam with me!
Tioraidh!
Harold x
I recently sent a message saying my wife Gill & I are looking forward to coming to Steornabhagh to see you and Runrig at the Hebceltfest. I was wondering, are you doing any album signings after the show - if you are I'll make sure I bring Uam with me!
Tioraidh!
Harold x
Harold Chapman, Fri 11 Jun, 2010
Hi Julie. We really enjoyed our evening with you in Bromsgrove yesterday. A real treat after listening to you in the car on our recent tour of the north-west highlands. Sorry not to meet you afterwards but glimpsed you with your arms full! Good luck with the rest of the tour.
John and Margaret, Fri 11 Jun, 2010
Saw you're doing some shows in Alberta in the fall. Hope you won't forget us in the US. Maybe you can make it to Chicago or (better yet) Milwaukee or Madison. You were my favorite show of 2009, especially your bagpiping! If you're planning a bigger tour, there are plenty of venues that should love to have you.
neil, Fri 11 Jun, 2010
Saw you in Buxton just. You said you were nervous as it was your first time out for a while - I have to say, It didn't show. It was excellent, and a nice surprise to see Mr Chisholm with you.
PS: can you book Aros sometime middle two weeks of September 'cos we'll be on Skye then...
PS: can you book Aros sometime middle two weeks of September 'cos we'll be on Skye then...
Shaun & Angela, Thu 10 Jun, 2010
Hi! Thanks for the lovely comments - tour going well so far. Barbara - I sent you an email direct. Bromsgrove next on the list! Please pass on our tour dates to anyone you think might be interested :o)
Julie, Tue 8 Jun, 2010
Just seen you in Buxton. Has to rank as my most moving musical experience. Superb musicianship and moments of real beauty. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Mark Porter, Mon 7 Jun, 2010
Fantastic show last night. Seen you on all three occasions at the Stables and it just gets better. Good luck to the three of you.
Rod (The old silver back)
Rod (The old silver back)
Rod Law, Sun 6 Jun, 2010
Delightful evening at the Stables, MK. and even more delighted to get a word with you afterwards (and the lad in the band were pretty good, too).
Best wishes to the three of you!
Bill
Best wishes to the three of you!
Bill
Bill Walford, Sun 6 Jun, 2010
Saw you last night at Milton Keynes....great night .. loved that Breton song.. hope the baby's coping!!
Sheila Quinn
Sheila Quinn
sheila quinn, Sun 6 Jun, 2010
Great gig in Buxton...nice to see you back..hope daughter now sleeping well..enjoy rest of tour
Ian s, Sat 5 Jun, 2010
Just been to your wonderful 1st concert in Buxton. A simply beautiful, haunting sound. Tried to email you a question but your "contact" page won't let me. What is the name of the haunting tune played as a solo by your fiddler? Which CD is it on?
Barbara, Fri 4 Jun, 2010
Will see you in St Albans on June 12th
(le cunamh De) Looking forward to the gig
(le cunamh De) Looking forward to the gig
Martin Sorohan, Wed 2 Jun, 2010
Julie, were you in Simpsons garden centre on Sunday 30th?
Dode, Mon 31 May, 2010
opening Perthshire Amber.. that's brilliant. hope I'll see you there.
Kerry Dexter, Sun 30 May, 2010
I look forward to seeing you in Steornabhagh during the summer. My first trip and I am really Looking forward to it. John Haynes - Cymru
John Haynes, Wed 26 May, 2010
We are looking forward to seeing you again at Sedbergh next month (and equally to seeing the Peatbog Fairies later that day!)
Andy Scargill, Tue 25 May, 2010
Apr 21 2010
“Monty Halls 'Great Hebridean Escape'”
Monty Halls 'Great Hebridean Escape' starts tonight 9pm BBC2. Thanks to the gang for choosing some of our music to be used for the soundtrack! :o)Comments
Thanks for the messages folks! Rainer-I actually don't know where you can download the Transatlantic Sessions - you can purchase actual cds online though. I would recommend our friends at www.musicscotland.com
Yvonne-always interested in family history! You can get a message to me via website x
Yvonne-always interested in family history! You can get a message to me via website x
Julie, Fri 21 May, 2010
I live in Brisbane Australia, and all of my mother's family were Foulis's but from the St Andrews area and were famous golfers. Good to see you doing well!
Yvonne Morrow, Fri 21 May, 2010
Delighted to see your name Julie, as my grandmother was a Fowlis, and I am researching the entire Fowlis history which is very interesting and I have a large database about the families. Are you related to the famous golfers.From St Andrews
hope for a short message if you can.
hope for a short message if you can.
Yvonne Morrow, Thu 20 May, 2010
Julie, you are simple the best!!! Hello from Brazil, Renato.
Renato Rocha, Sun 16 May, 2010
Hi Julie,
I have just found you by accident, and loved Hùg Air A' Bhonaid Mhòir , I have friends in Uist born and bred and mentioned your name.. Seems I've been living in a cave all these years! Insiring... your music brings back many great memories.. I hope to see you on your forthcoming tour.
I have just found you by accident, and loved Hùg Air A' Bhonaid Mhòir , I have friends in Uist born and bred and mentioned your name.. Seems I've been living in a cave all these years! Insiring... your music brings back many great memories.. I hope to see you on your forthcoming tour.
Graham, Thu 13 May, 2010
Dear Julie,
I would like to download the songs you sang on "Transatlantic Sessions 3" but unfortunately they are not on iTunes. Where can I find them?
Many Greetings from Korea,
Rainer
I would like to download the songs you sang on "Transatlantic Sessions 3" but unfortunately they are not on iTunes. Where can I find them?
Many Greetings from Korea,
Rainer
Rainer Rippe, Wed 5 May, 2010
big big fan, been listening to you for some time. i go to Uni in Southwell notts. i could not believe it when i saw your face on the poster for the local festival. i look forward to seeing you live very soon.
All my best
Davidxx
All my best
Davidxx
David penny, Mon 3 May, 2010
Julie,
I love your music! I am in the process of learning Gaidhlig, and your music is a HUGE inspiration to me.
Tapadh Leibh agus Moran Taing!!!
I love your music! I am in the process of learning Gaidhlig, and your music is a HUGE inspiration to me.
Tapadh Leibh agus Moran Taing!!!
Matthew Monteith, Sat 1 May, 2010
A pure inspiration to my choice of songs- moran taing!!! Hope to meet you someday and get a few "insider" tips from someone who makes everything look and sound so natural!!!! torr gaol x
Sheena, Fri 30 Apr, 2010
Hey Julie,always listen to you on youtube,have one of your cd's too,your voice cheers me up!:)
My fave youtube video is your performance of Hùg Air A' Bhonaid Mhòir .
My fave youtube video is your performance of Hùg Air A' Bhonaid Mhòir .
david, Sun 25 Apr, 2010
Julie,
Gill & I saw Monty Halls yesterday and I thought I recognised the music! What a beautiful place! We are coming to the Outer Isles in July, staying in Tarbert, and will be popping over to the Uists. Also going to the Hebceltfest to see you and Runrig - can't wait!!
Harold xx
Gill & I saw Monty Halls yesterday and I thought I recognised the music! What a beautiful place! We are coming to the Outer Isles in July, staying in Tarbert, and will be popping over to the Uists. Also going to the Hebceltfest to see you and Runrig - can't wait!!
Harold xx
Harold Chapman, Thu 22 Apr, 2010
Mar 18 2010
“Julie to play Heb Celt Festival 2010”
Julie is happy to announce she and the lads will be back at the first class festive extravaganza that is the Hebridean Celtic Festival this summer. Bring it on!! A bheil planaichean agaibhse a dhol ann? Ma-tha, thigibh a' chèilidh còmhla riunn! xComments
Don't forget that irish fest in Milwaukee, WI is the weekend of August 12th- 15th. If you're planning a tour of the US, that would be a splendid time to come 'round. You were awesome last April when you visited (and just a wee bit pregnant)-- we'd love to have you back!!!
dave, Wed 21 Apr, 2010
Don't forget that irish fest in Milwaukee, WI is the weekend of August 12th- 15th. If you're planning a tour of the US, that would be a splendid time to come 'round. You were awesome last April when you visited (and just a wee bit pregnant)-- we'd love to have you back!!!
dave, Wed 21 Apr, 2010
Wonderful, Wonderful...
I love it!
I love it!
Jim, Mon 19 Apr, 2010
Wonderful, wonderful !!!
I Love It!
I Love It!
Jim, Mon 19 Apr, 2010
I live across the sea and far away,some theatre dates in England in July would be exceedingly helpful. (exceedingly! that's a good word isn't it? I had to look it up, why does it make me think of cakes?).
Christopher, Wed 14 Apr, 2010
Hi Julie, I wanted to come to see you at Hebfest, but there were no BBs left. Have a great day because I'll be in Uist for that week. Hope your well, and peace and love. Tim
Tim, Tue 13 Apr, 2010
Meal do naidheachd mun chlàradh ùr soirbheachail. A bheil sibh an dùil a bhith a' cluiche ann an Obar Dheathain uaireigin? Bhiodh fàilte chrìdheal oirbh uile!
Marcas, Wed 7 Apr, 2010
I heard one of your songs on youtube and almost fainted I like it so much. I've sent it to friends all over the world.(Taiwan and Turkey and Russia). Hope you tour in the States sometime. Also there is a class in Scots Gaelic in Los Angeles.
john doughty, Sun 28 Mar, 2010
I heard one of your songs on youtube and almost fainted I like it so much. I've sent it to friends all over the world.(Taiwan and Turkey and Russia). Hope you tour in the States sometime. Also there is a class in Scots Gaelic in Los Angeles.
john doughty, Sun 28 Mar, 2010
Feb 22 2010
“Heb Celt Ambassador / Hall of Fame”
The fabulous folks at the reknowned Hebridean Celtic Festival have been kind enough to make me an ambassador for the festival and one of the first three inductees to their newly formed Hall of Fame.I am most chuffed and honoured. See the official info below! love Julie x
'One of Scotland's most renowned Gaelic music artists, Runrig, has been confirmed to play at this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival. The news comes as the band are listed as one of the festival's first inductees to its new Hall of Fame.
This year is the festival's 15th anniversary. It will see Runrig's first performance there since 2005, and be their major Scottish summer show for 2010. The four days of music, which take place in Stornoway and surrounding communities (14th-17th July), will culminate in Runrig headlining the programme on the Saturday night.
The anniversary also brings the inception of the Hebridean Celtic Festival Hall of Fame. Festival Director Caroline MacLennan said: "We are delighted to be announcing Runrig for our programme this year, and our Hall of Fame. Runrig will not only provide our audience with a fabulous night out, they will also act as HebCelt ambassadors, taking our reputation as a fantastic festival to other musicians and audiences around the world.
"We are also inducting the talented Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis and the innovative Peatbog Faeries. All three have been selected for their commitment to our festival, and because of the superb shows each have delivered for our audiences over the years. We are very grateful to have their consent in furthering the good name of the Hebridean Celtic Festival and the stage is well set for a stunning event in July."
Tickets will go on sale in the Spring with details available on the festival website: www.hebceltfest.com <http://www.hebceltfest.com>
Comments
Will you becoming to celbridge in Ireland this year for a repeat gig with Muireann which was one of the best musical gigs I have attended in Irish Folk music for a number of years? Them album is also top-class.
Brian Murphy, Sun 28 Mar, 2010
Will you becoming to celbridge in Ireland this year for a repeat gig with Muireann which was one of the best musical gigs I have attended in Irish Folk music for a number of years? Them album is also top-class.
Brian Murphy, Sun 28 Mar, 2010
Please come to Halifax Nova Scotia!!!!!
Rebecca, Sun 14 Mar, 2010
Plans for a show in Belgium in July! More info will be posted here soon x
Julie, Tue 9 Mar, 2010
Dear Julie,
Do you have any plans to come to Holland, Belgium or Germany this year?
I love your music !
Marco van Wijck
Do you have any plans to come to Holland, Belgium or Germany this year?
I love your music !
Marco van Wijck
Marco van Wijck, Sat 6 Mar, 2010
Just a question, folks: Is there any chance of a distribution-deal for "Uam" in Germany. I'm asking in my capacity as boss and Scotland-reviewer for the German magazine Folker.
Cheers
Cheers
Mike, Tue 23 Feb, 2010
Cuirmean-ciùil
Tour Dates
30th Jul
Sidmouth, England
Ham Marquee 8pm
Ham Marquee 8pm
31st Jul
Cambridge, England
Cambridge Folk Festival
Cambridge Folk Festival
1st Aug
Cambridge, England
Cambridge Folk Festival
Cambridge Folk Festival
6th Aug
Nr Basel, Switzerland
Stimmen Festival's 'Celtic Road', Augusta Raurica, near Basel
Stimmen Festival's 'Celtic Road', Augusta Raurica, near Basel
7th Aug
Nr Basel, Switzerland
Stimmen Festival's 'Celtic Road', Augusta Raurica, near Basel
Stimmen Festival's 'Celtic Road', Augusta Raurica, near Basel
11th Aug
Glasgow, Scotland
St Andrews in the Square, Piping Live! Festival
St Andrews in the Square, Piping Live! Festival
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Germany is not lucky too... ;(
Olaf Bathke, Wed 28 Jul, 2010
Julie, Sat 24 Jul, 2010
Julie, Sat 24 Jul, 2010
Brian Maskell, Fri 23 Jul, 2010
Wayne, Fri 23 Jul, 2010
Moran taing!
Svante, Finland
Svante Lundgren, Wed 21 Jul, 2010
Regards,
Jim
Jim McLean, Mon 19 Jul, 2010