Event Info
Victoria Folk Music Society Presents - Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, with Charlie Gannon
Blazing New-Trad Celtic Folk Music
9:00pm Doors at: 7:30pm
$8.00
Event Description
Date: Sunday July 3rd
Time: 9:00 PM (Open stage at 7:30 PM)
Location: Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave., Victoria BC
Tickets: Available at the door
More info: www.victoriafolkmusic.ca
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From Squamish BC and Maryland USA, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira are a dynamic fiddle & cello duo. Fusing traditional and contemporary influences, they create powerfully uplifting and soulful music, weaving a rhythmically driving and textured sound. They bring life and fire into original tunes and songs, and high-energy repertoire from Scotland, Ireland, North America, and Scandinavia, with vocal harmonies, lively stepdancing and podorythmie foot percussion.
Each accomplished musicians in their own right, with extensive performance history and accolades, Jocelyn & Ellen first joined forces in 2018, in Scotland. Since then, the duo has been gracing stages and captivating audiences in both North America and the UK. They have performed for HRH Prince Charles, been featured in live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3, and release their album, “All It Brings”, in Summer 2022.
For this performance, Jocelyn & Ellen will be joined by excellent Victoria-based guitarist, Charlie Gannon. The trio will present a lively set of traditional and original tunes and songs.
Venue
1110 Hillside Avenue
Multi-Purpose / Hall
Capacity150
Open / Operational
In-Person Event
Sun. July 3rd 2022 + Add to Calendar
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