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LOCATION:
Garland,
Texas
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Garland, TX.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Mesquite, Rowlett, Dallas, Sunnyvale, Rockwall, Richardson, Balch Springs, Forney, Plano, Wylie, Fate, Lavon, Addison, Hutchins, Seagoville, Allen, Farmers Branch, Nevada, Carrollton, Copeville.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Classical Trio
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Celtic Duo, Celtic Trio, Folk Trio, String Quartet
GENRE:
Celtic, Chamber Music, Classical, Folk, Irish, New Age, World Music
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, 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, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
2004
PAY RANGE:
$425-$2000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Itzak Perlman, Mark O'Connor, Joshua Bell, Brave Combo, Martin Hayes, Tim O'Brien
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DESCRIPTION:
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, nmandolin, clarinet and vocals. Gordon is a founder and current member of the popular Celtic flavored band Beyond The Pale. He also performs occassionally 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.
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Gordon McLeod - violin, guitar, clarinet
Dirje Smith - cello
Christy McLeod - guitar
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Available On Request
UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, October 11, 2008
5:30PM - Marie Gabrielles
Dallas, TX
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, July 19, 2008
1:30PM - The Ranch At 7 Mile Hill
Tyler, TX
Saturday, July 14, 2007
6:00PM - Roseland Plantation
Ben Wheeler, TX
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Please note, in addition to Garland, The Aisling String Trio also serves the surrounding towns of Mesquite, Rowlett, Dallas, Sunnyvale, Rockwall, Richardson, Balch Springs, Forney, Plano, Wylie, Fate, Lavon, Addison, Hutchins, Seagoville, Allen, Farmers Branch, Nevada, Carrollton, Copeville and many other locations in and around the Garland area.
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