Beyond The Pale

• Gordon McLeod - fiddle guit. mando vocals
• Christy McLeod - guitar, perc, vocals
• Betsy Cummings - accord. bodhran vocals
• John Delaney - flute, dulcimer vocals

"Mesmerizing, outside the expected-A good showcase of talent-A band with a promising future"-Dirty Linen". "Superb vocals, strong singers-eclectic tunes"-Hot Press, Ireland. Beyond The Pale delivers a wild ride outside boundaries of convention. Grounded in the roots music of Ireland and Scotland, they whisk you on imaginative ventures across musical borders on the wings of their wonderful songs, fiddle, flute, hammer dulcimer, accordion, guitar, sax, whistle, concertina, and percussion. Beyond The Pale's distinct vocal styles, well-crafted original songs, celticized contemporary songs, and stunning a cappella pieces are the perfect complement to their dazzling instrumental selections including rapid-fire jigs and reels and haunting airs. Favorites at concerts and festivals for over 12 years, BTP are often featured performers at some of the largest music events in USA along with the top celtic/world-music groups in the world including Altan, Tim O'Brien, Eileen Ivers, Brave Combo, Solas, The Kingston Trio, Danu, Lunasa, Dervish, Sliabh Notes, Andy Stewart and many more. Beyond The Pale just released their 5th CD, "The Music Plays Me".

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Beyond the Pale was a great band! My wife and I had a wonderful experience during our wedding due to the band's efforts. The band traveled from 5 hours from Dallas in order to perform for us. The performers were more than accommodating. They assisted in the ceremony with their sound equipment and last minute itinerary changes, for example, when my sister-in-law asked if she could sing accompanied by the band. Again, we had an overall outstanding experience with this band. -- Charli K, Comfort, TX, 6/23/2007
• Beyond The Pale asked us what we wanted from this program. When we explained that the we wanted an interactive program they responed by teaching Celtic dances which the whole audience participated in. The Celtic music that was played using a variety of instruments was amazing. The following is a sampling of the results from a survey of the program: Excellent, Great, Enjoyed the music,fun,I love the band,I enjoyed the music and learning the dances,great program. We would not hesitate to invite Beyond The Pale back for future programs. -- Pat M, Stephenville, TX, 10/17/2007
• Gordon McLeod was great. I would highly recommend him. Your service helped me locate him quickly and I appreciate it. The only glitch I ran into, and it was temporary, is that his wife told me she knew nothing about his offer to help me and she thought a mistake had been made. Gordon was in Florida at the time and had responded from there without her knowledge. The matter was cleared up in less than a day. -- Steve B, Fort Worth, TX, 2/27/2008

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