The magic and mystique of Celtic music will grace Little River when multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson comes to town next month.
Channelling the traditions of Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada, the virtuoso’s wooden flute, Irish whistles, guitar, fiddle, bodhrán, and voice will tell tales old and new.
While his first guest slot in a festival came in 2011, Mr Pearson’s musical journey started long before.
“Actually when I was a baby, I had the music [playing] around the house on CDs and my grandparents had Riverdance on VHS,” he said.
“I was completely entranced by it.”
It might be better to let one of the best proponents of Celtic music explain what is so special about it.
“There is so much joy contained in it, but also so much hardship– it makes you want to leap out of the chair and dance,” Mr Pearson said.
“The melodies have these ethereal qualities that go beyond the mortal realm, and the driving rhythms are dance music through and through.”
“Another one is the connection with ancient times, it’s kind of got this otherworldly element where the tunes and songs have been passed down.”
The Little River Mechanics Institute Hall, where the show is taking place on Sunday, August 17, might just be the perfect place to channel these tunes.
“When the local community comes together to share an evening of live music, there’s a crackling energy in the room—banter and music flow freely, and it’s an absolute joy to be a part of,” Mr Pearson said.
Tickets: https://www.renniepearsonmusic.com/
