This last Friday and Saturday (two days ago) Rathkeltiar was in my little town of Atlantic Beach, Fl. at Culhanes. Culhanes was having a one year anniversary for the opening of their pub and had hired Rathkeltair for a two night gig. I was able to make it for Sat. and had the front table that was about 6-8 feet from the band! They are amazing. Neil Anderson, the piper, is not with them at the moment since he has been "called up to serve". I was dissappointed to hear that he would not be with them since I had an opportunity to hear him at the Jacksonville Highland Games in Feb. At that time he was on the reunion tour of Clan Na Gael (pre Seven Nations). But I have to say the band was still phenomenal. Victor Gagnon is nothing short of amazing. I've never seen any fiddle playing with such intensity and skill. I had an opportunity to speak with Peter Kimosh and Trevor Tanner during one of the breaks and get a copy of their latest CD. Good buch of guys and very approachable.
The Jacksonville Pipes and Drums were also at Culhanes earlier with traditional music. The wife and I had a beer with one of the drummers and talked kilts for awhile. It seems as though I was the only one there other than the Jacksonville Pipes and Drum that was kilted.
A great time to hear Rathkeltair. Still can't believe our good luck at getting a place right up front!
Cheers! Bill
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