The California Celts

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Thursday, December 31, 2009
  • 2:30PM - Hooley's
  • La Mesa, CA
  • Thursday, December 31, 2009
  • 9:00PM - The Field
  • San Diego , CA
  • Friday, December 18, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Liam's Irish Pub
  • Colton , CA
  • Friday, December 11, 2009
  • 10:00PM - Auld Dubliner
  • Long Beach , CA
  • Friday, December 04, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Hooley's
  • La Mesa , CA
  • Friday, November 27, 2009
  • 9:00PM - The Field
  • San Diego, CA
  • Friday, November 20, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Liam's Irish Pub
  • Colton , CA
  • Friday, November 13, 2009
  • 10:00PM - Auld Dubliner
  • Long Beach , CA
  • Friday, November 06, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Hoolley's
  • La Mesa , CA
  • Friday, October 30, 2009
  • 9:00PM - The Field
  • San Diego, CA
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Location:
Yucca Valley, California
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Yucca Valley.
Pay Range:
$400-$2000 per event
Member Since:
2009
Primary Category:
Celtic Band
Additional Categories:
Caribbean Band, Irish Band, Polka Band, Ska Band, Variety Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
Robert Burns, Clanad, The Clancey Brothers, The Cheiftons, The Pougues, U2

Group Members

  • Christopher Michael Armitage Poland - pipes, vox, drms, flute
  • David Macias - guitar and vox
  • Patti Hood - vox and harp
  • Jessica Clark - vox and accordion
  • Gentileman Red - vox and bass
  • Miguelangelo LeMarque Casarez - Vox, bass, melodica, perc
  • LeTim Kelly - violin

Description

"The California Celts have an onslaught of a show, playing everything from their classics like 'Slow Down Sister' and 'Love is Stronger Than Pride' to obscure and infectious Hibernian reels." -Jamie Winpenny Honolulu Weekly, March 15-21 2006

The California Celts, performing kilted near you.

Powered by indie record label Invisible Mass, the California Celts are the Armitage brothers from the hills of Yucca Valley in the Mojave Desert, CA. Their Music draws from the worldwide catalog of Celtic music. Their style can hold a crowd, young and old.

Every set starts off with a Celtic parade that features bagpipes, brass and drums. From the street to the stage, the pipe processional is absorbed by warmth of the rhythm section. The Cali Celts then launch into their extensive repertoire of songs including Scottish jigs, Irish standards, Celtic originals and songs of California. To top it off, the lads do a bit of ancient mouth music to make the two 2 hr. sets authentic and complete.

The brothers have pioneered, if not invented, the genre of "Celtic Ska" by drawing on their experience as fifth generation Scottish Californians. Their music reflects this in subtle tones of Reggae, Bluegrass, Mexicano and Rock. The California Celts are a unique group of minstrels that pay homage to the Scotch-Irish musical thread and its journey from the Old World to The Americas and beyond. Hear the Appalachian influence of the banjo as it seamlessly weaves its way into the California songs' of the 49ers. The California Celts are a one of a kind experience........

Song List

  • Te Me Ma - California Celts

Available For:

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

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