The Aisling String Trio

• Gordon McLeod - violin, guitar, clarinet
• Dirje Smith - cello
• Christy McLeod - guitar

The Aisling String Trio performs light classical favorites, stately, beautiful Celtic airs,and American folk melodies on violin, cello and guitar. Comprised of three seasoned professional musicians who perform in a variety of styles, this trio has the talent and experience to lend that special something to any important event. Aisling (pronounced "Ashling") means "dream" in Irish Gaelic. The Aisling String Trio has a broad repertoire including many beautiful and unusual pieces from the Celtic, American and European traditions as well as light classical favorites and standards. The Aisling String Trio also performs spirited jigs and reels, light jazz, world music and selected contemporary standards. The variety and multi-dimensional aspects of their performances distinguish The Aisling String Trio form other groups who perform only in one style.

The Musicians:

Gordon McLeod has a lifelong love of all types of music. He has been playing professionally since his teens and has performed all over the United States as well as abroad. He is an accomplished violinist (and fiddler) and performs live as well as working as a studio musician. Gordon is also an expert guitarist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, performing on violin, guitar, mandolin, clarinet and vocals. Gordon is a founder and current member of the popular Celtic flavored band Beyond The Pale. He also performs occasionally with many popular acts such as Sara Hickman and Pierce Pettis.

Dirje Smith , cellist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, is a natural musician whose joy in making music comes through in every note. She is a cellist for all seasons, at home with many musical genres. In addition to her work with The Aisling String Trio she is also cellist with The Dreamsicles, and often performs live with many other well known acts including Sara Hickman, Pierce Pettis, Tom Prasada-Rao and many others.

Christy McLeod has been performing since her teens. Her natural love of music and joy in sharing it with others is obvious. In addition to her work on guitar, she is also a skilled vocalist and percussionist. She is also a founder and current member of the popular Celtic-flavored band Beyond The Pale.

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, 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, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Hiring the Aisling String Trio was one of the best choices we made while planning our wedding. They were consumate professionals, easy to work with, great with communicating ideas, and extremely accomodating. But let's focus on what really makes the band shine: the music. The Trio played the lovliest music, adding a touch of class and sweetness to the ceremony. We kept hearing from the guests how beautiful the music was and how it enhanced the mood of the occassion. I highly recommend! -- Andrew R, Grapevine, TX, 12/27/2009
• The Aisling String Trio was absolutely AMAZING at our December 2008 wedding. Our guest were completely memorized by the eloquent beauty of their music. The Aisling String Trio is very accommodating & will make your special event memorable. Angela & Lance Bennett -- Angela V, Richardson, TX, 12/6/2008
• The Aisling Trio couldn't have been more perfect. The were very accomodating in the days leading up to our wedding. On our special day they calmly arrived and provided the perfect music atmosphere to the wedding. Very confident and classy. -- Don J, Tyler, TX, 7/19/2008

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