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Name: Laura Ferguson
Email: laura_ferguson27(at)hotmail.com
Date: November 26, 2011
Message
I first saw you guys perform at the Glengarry Highland Games in
Maxville, ON and loved you! I'm so happy to see that you're still
performing and rockin' the stage.
Name: Guy Carey
Email: gcarey(at)internode.on.net
Date: October 27, 2011
Message
Hi, I saw and heard you at Port Fairie, Australia, earlier this
year. I have both Feast and On Fire CDs. I am looking for the sheet
music for The Purple Wave, the tune you use with Fare Thee Well
Northumberland. Can you please help? Cheers, Guy
Name: Jan & Malin from Westcliffe, Colorado
Email: mjmjones2(at)comcast.net
Date: October 02, 2011
Message
We so enjoyed Fiona at the cruise pavillion in Sydney-her singing,
playing and dancing were superb!
Name: Ton Quick
Email: quickmusic@sgci.com
Date: July 3, 2011
Message
Just wanted to let you know about my radio broadcast "Irish
Horizons" on FM 98.5 in Kitchener/Waterloo. If this interests you
then I would be pleased to hear from you. Tom. www.ckwr.com
Name: Alexia
Email: amm07w@fsu.edu
Date: June 27, 2011
Message
discovering your music for the first time today! Thank you!
Name: Jessica
Email: jessicanorthrup(at)hotmail.com
Date: June 9, 2011
Message
Hi, I'm curious if you guys are planning on playing at any of the
Changing of leaves festivals happening on and around cape breton?
Name: Rich Lewis
Email: rich(at)burlingtonpress.com
Date: June 6, 2011
Message
do you have any concerts planned in Nova Scotia in July?
Name: Zoe Mason
Email: zobo_26(at)hotmail.com
Date: May 31, 2011
Message
heey my name is Zoe and im a hugee fan! i'm going for vaction to the
east coast (canada) this summer and i was just wondering if you guys
were doing any shows like july august?
Name: Dan Krohn
Email: dankrohn(at)krohnlaw.com
Date: May 5, 2011
Message
Having recently discovered you, I would really like to hear you
live. Any chance of coming down here to Houston, TX anytime?
Name: Chad
Email: cl33135(at)aol.com
Date: May 03, 2011
Message
Hello, enjoy listening to your music.
Name: Jim & Vicky Featherby
Email: sammyff(at)bigpond.com
Date: April 11, 2011
Message
Thanks for a great show at Port Fairy, must say a couple of songs
brought on a tear. Great way to finish the festival. Hope to see you
back there.
Name: Eliza Gilner
Email: ElizaRose70(at)Hotmail.com
Date: April 09, 2011
Message
Hello Cottars, I am an avid fan of yours! I would like to know if
any time in the near future, you might be visiting the Northeast
coast. Say anywhere between NY and Massachusetts. I am dying to hear
and see you live. Please contact me if this might occur. Thank you
for your time and your wonderful music. ElizaRose Gilner
Name: Jamie McKinnon
Email: jamiemc1(at)optusnet.com.au
Date: March 24, 2011
Message
Was blown away by your rendition of The Briar and the Rose at Port
Fairy - perhaps the best performance I have heard in all my years of
attending that festival from 1988 to now! Have you recorded that
song? If not will you be doing so?
Name: David Prichard
Email: phrogg66(at)hotmail.com
Date: March 24, 2011
Message
Cried during Briar and rose, Ta. Cried during Whistle solo, Ta.
Thanks for the wonderful night at Valencia Creek. I think you have
awakened music in the souls of my kids. now I just have to tell them
why dad is a sook.
Name: Steve
Mitchell
Email: museent(at)iprimus.com.au
Date: March 20, 2011
Message
Watched you play in Katoomba, Blue Mountains Folk Festival and was
blown away by you combined talent, and heartfelt performance. Loved
it.... Just bought the first CD and played it all the way home.
Looking to pick up the latest CD at another one of your gigs...
Steve
Name: Bernie Manning
Email: berniecbmanning(at)gmail.com
Date: March 16, 2011
Message
At your recent concert at Port Fairy in Victoria, Australia you
played a song written by, I thought you said, John Facey. It was
about want you want and what she wants from a relationship. Can you
please give me the name of the song? Regards.
Name: Rebecca
Nulty
Email: becca_860(at)hotmail.com
Date: March 16, 2011
Message
Saw you guys for the first time at the Port Fairy folk festival
where you stole the show. Your impromptu performance at the Celtic
Fire Jam Session was amazing!!! Loved "The 23rd of June". Hope you
return to Australia in the near future.
Name: Neil Young
Email: osyoung312(at)hotmail.com
Date: March 11, 2011
Message
I first heard of The Cottars 5 years ago by someone. Here i am now
listening to them still. The sound is simply breat taking. Keep up
the great job and continue to fill the worls with your angel like
voice.
Name: Moira Hendry
Email: moirahendry(at)gmail.com
Date: March 09, 2011
Message
Watched the Cottars perform for the First time - in Australia - at
South Coast Folk Club, in South Australia - and this was the first
time for me hearing them. Excellent show and wonderful talent.
Name: Moira Hendry
Email: moirahendry(at)gmail.com
Date: March 09, 2011
Message
Hi I recently watched you perform at the South Coast Folk Club in
South Australia - I bought 4 of your CD's unfortunately when you
signed one of the CD's it went straight through to the back and has
damaged the CD and i am unable to listen to it - i know you are here
for the Port Ferry Folk Festival in Victoria, Australia and wonder
if you can send me a replacement CD - i will send the damaged CD
"The Cottars On Fire "back to you - i can be contacted direct by
email or phone 08 83860926 my home address is Moira Hendry, 10
Bosworth Street, Old Noarlunga, South Australia 5168 regards moira
hendry PS To what address shall i mail the damaged CD - also loved
your performance
Name: brendan
lovel
Email: bdlovel1(at)bigpond.com
Date: March 09, 2011
Message
Hi you guys and gals,i had the pleasure of hearing you at Nannup
last sunday in the churchyard.Loved your stuff and spoke to you of a
very special Irish muso Louis Mcmanus who died at age 48 back in
2004 but left a legacy of memories and amazing playing - google him
up and here the CD done of some of his work.There is a memorial
concert in late March at Brunswick music festival at which Tont
Mcmanus who im sure you know is playing.Let me kinow what you think
of his CD some time and best wishes for the remainder of your tour,
Brendan Lovel
Name: BERNIE
WILBORN
Email: wilborn(at)bigpond.net.au
Date: March 08, 2011
Message
I wonder if it will be possible to get the collection of CD's
autographed by The Cottars and sent to me in Australia. If so, how
much would this cost (Canadian dollars, USD or AUD is ok, I can work
it out)? No hurry, of course, as I see from the Tour info they won't
be home for a while! Cheers, Bernie.
Name: BERNIE
WILBORN
Email: wilborn(at)bigpond.net.au
Date: March 08, 2011
Message
Hi there you amazing people. I just got home yesterday (Monday 7th
March) from the Nannup Music Festival and the Cottars' performances
were the highlight for me without a doubt. Such talent and
musicianship makes my heart ache for my lost youth. I grew up on
anglo-celtic music that used to have the folk clubs raising the
rafters - in England and in Australia (you can probably tell I'm a
baby boomer!). Anyone who sees The Cottars in concert and doesn't
have their feet tapping, hands clapping, voices singing and eyes
tearing at different times during the show should seek medical
attention immediately. Fiona's sweet, beautiful, perfect voice in
the ballads is what made me get my hanky out. If I wasn't such an
ancient specimen, I'd have been trying to join in the step-dancing
too. I am credited with starting the NMF in 1990 (when you were wee
babes!) as the South-West Folk Festival (changed by the committee to
Nannup Music Festival in 1993 - long story, check the NMF website
for history), and the Cottars and Craig Werth were the 2 standout
acts that took me back to the Folk Music roots which seem to have
been lost in recent years (the festival is a great showcase for all
kinds of music and this is not a bad thing). It's especially
heart-warming to see a young group keeping the traditions alive -
albeit with a wonderful modern style and sound which ought to appeal
to all generations. I hope I'll see you again in the not too distant
future. THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!
Name: LARRY
SHANAHAN
Email: larryshanahan(at)hotmail.com
Date: March 05, 2011
Message
BEST OF LUCK ON THE AUSTRAILIA TOUR. YOU MUST Be BUSTING WITH PRIDE
ALLISTAIR.
Name: Jeff Gullotta
Email: bojeff(at)optonline.net
Date: February 20, 2011
Message
So I'm driving home Sunday afternoon, listening to Thistle and
Shamrock on PBS station WFUV. Suddenly I hear an extraordinary
version of "Hold On," a favorite Tom Waites song. I sat in my
driveway waiting to find out who it was - and lo and behold it was
the Cottars! Fired up iTunes and downloaded the last 2 albums.
Awesome stuff!
Name: Rene McKercher
Email: plumloco36(at)hotmail.com
Date: February 5, 2011
Message
I traveled to Nova Scotia by ship last fall. When I entered the
visitor center a young lady was playing the tin whistle. I entered
the store to inquire about a song I was familiar with called "Song
for the Mira" and incredibly found out that the girls father had
written the song. I bought a CD by the Cottars and have since
learned to sing and play some of the other songs on the Cd. I am
looking for a recording that you may be able to help me find. When
we were there we attended a musical performance where we heard a
song named, A Photo's Worth a Thousand Memories. I would like to
sing it for my mothers funeral, but cannot find the recording
anywhere. Please help.
Name: Colleen
Letourneau
Email: clcpcl(at)msn.com
Date: January 28, 2011
Message
Talent...my family attended one of your concerts with the young
Cottars (nine years ago.?) They performed in a small church at the
prestigious campus of Deerfield Academy Deerfield Massachusetts..USA
I looked the group up because I was curious what ever came of them.
I wanted you to know that my wedding music was all about the
Cotters..the theme, the culture ..ALL inspired by that young
ensemble we saw that snowy December day. Wish I could enjoy another
concert, like that. Rare and beautiful.
Name: Peggy Cleary
Date: January 15, 2011
Message
Hearing you for the first time on West Coast Live in San Francisco.
Saying you sound wonderful doesn't begin to cover it. Your music
strikes a chord deep inside this mixed up Celt.
Name: Shameless
Outlaw
Email: industrykidd(at)yahoo.com
Date: January 12, 2011
Message
finally made it to the site.....long time listener....long time
fan.....thanks for helping to keep the music industry from slipping
entirely into the muck....especially so out here in the states where
music has become just a complete mockery....thanks for poking your
head through the haze and for pulling me along for the ride....bravo
Name: Sherry Sim
Email: sherry(at)simdancers.com
Date: December 5, 2010
Message
I have been a big fan of yours..and I am trying some new
choreographing in my little studio here in ontario. Wondering if you
have a straight instrumental version of Water Lily? We just love
that song !
Name: b.g. munford
Email: bgchickie(at)verizon.net
Date: December 1, 2010
Message
hi, i've been trying for years and years to locate a copy of the
cottars doing "mary had a baby" on a cape breton christmas special
that i saw on pbs. it was so beautiful and i've searched and
searched to no avail. was it ever recorded or placed on i-tunes? i'd
love to buy a copy of that beautiful christmas song. thanks...
sincerely, b.g. munford
Name: marion
Email: bmgardiner(at)rogers.com
Date: November 17, 2010
Message
What an awesome rendition of "I Am Ready For the Storm". First time
to your site. Beautiful voices.
Name: terry
ferdinand
Email: arthur2go(at)yahoo.co.uk
Date: November 14, 2010
Message
hi i am a volunteer with a folk show on a community radio station
www.bishopfm.com in england, and have one of your songs, "fare thee
well northumberland" and would love to play more of your music, do
you have any promotional material i could use on my radio show
Name: Mike and
Nancy O'Connor
Email: noconnor(at)cinci.rr.com
Date: October 23, 2010
Message
PS - just wanted to add to our email we just sent you that we have
no official involvement in the cruise we just mentioned to you -
we're just going to be passengers but wanted to make sure you were
aware of it as a maybe a booking possibility.
Name: Joel Miller
Email: Bouncer_13(at)hotmail.com
Date: October 15, 2010
Message
Wow the first time i heard yall was when i was watching on cbc and i
found a cd at the store the other day. im 19 now and u all sound
amazing and i hope one day i get the chance to see u guys perform
live cause u all have a gift, and Fiona u have a gorgeous voice! and
very good looking i hope to play the violin on day also from hearing
ur guys music thank you and good luck. Joel Miller Calmar Alberta
Name: Marius
Email: hobosapiens(at)web.de
Date: September 22, 2010
Message
First time in my life I just heard your music. Brilliant ! Paddy
Maloney, founder of The Chieftains : "With their combination of
incredible musicianship, amazing voices and wonderful dancing, what
a future they have ahead of them!" All the best to you here from the
coast of Germany !
Name: Chelsea
Nisbett
Email: chelseanisbett(at)gmail.com
Date: September 21, 2010
Message
Hello! I see that we're both playing at the NS Music Awards Show in
November. I just wanted to send you a quick note to say I'm looking
forward to sharing the stage with you and hearing you play. :) See
you in November! Chelsea www.chelseanisbett.com
Name: Melinda
Atkinson
Email: kitschchix(at)yahoo.com
Date: September 15, 2010
Message
Listen to your CD in the car on the way to work...always puts me in
a great mood. When are you coming to Quebec!?!?!
Name: Elena. S
Email: stareyepearls(at)gmail.com
Message
Hey I've listened to your first CD over and over. I love you music,
and have sung some of the folk tunes regularly. For the sake of
Celtic culture here, You should do some tours in the U.S. I know a
lot of people would enjoy a wonderful group like you.
Name: Gloria
Mclaren
Email: gloria.m(at)mts.net
Message
Thank you for your wonderful music. We will be traveling to the
maritimes at the end of August- the beginning of September and were
hoping to see a live show / kitchen party but your tour listings
only go to Aug. 4. Are there any times you may be performing? One of
my daughters always listens and sings your music and would be
thrilled to see you perform. Thank you!
Name: Charles
Leveque IV
Email:
charles.levequeiv(at)gmail.com
Date: July 19, 2010
Message
First I wanna say that I really like your music, you're doing an
awesome job making Celtic music "new". That said, I gotta say that
I'm very disappointed as a fan that the Macgillivray's and the
Mackenzie's are no longer together. I can understand having
differences and probably not being able to get along are some of the
things that might have led to the break up, that is your business
and I respect that. What I find to be completely unacceptable AND
unprofessional is the lack of details, and I mean ANY, that even
hint at the reason for it. The one article I could find vaguely
hinted that the Macgillivray (spelling) parents were tyrants, but
that is hearsay. I humbly request that you please clarify this
matter with your fans, it would mean a lot (and may even boost
sales, especially if you can reconcile). And of course if I just
completely missed the info I'm talking about, would you please point
me in the right direction? Sincerely, Charles Leveque IV Memphis,
Tennessee
Name: Des Wade
Email: deswade(at)optusnet.com.au
Date: July 10, 2010
Message
Hi I'm an Irish-born songwriter living in Adelaide, South Australia
and, as I don't perform live, I'm looking for groups or artists who
may be interested in performing my songs. You may like one I have
just added called The Harp on the Hill and it is the first one in
the Song section at www.fatcity.com.au/deswade. It’s a tale of
star-crossed lovers whose memory lives on in the music the wind
makes through a grove of trees they once planted. There are samples
of others there such as Oró Tír na nóg - about the magical Celtic
Land of the Young – and Wings of Angels which has a line in the
chorus in Gaelic. I have written other songs with strong Celtic
themes such as The Sign of the Claddagh which is also on my site at
www.myspace.com/deswadeaus. It was inspired by the ancient Celtic
icon now seen in the Claddagh ring. This site looks a bit of a mess
at the moment, but the songs play ok. Perhaps you, your friends or
colleagues might be interested in listening to new, original
material which has so far not been covered by other artists. Slán,
Des Wade
Name: Bob Crumley
Email: crumley(at)netins.net
Date: June 28, 2010
Message
We saw you on tour in 2008 at the Iowa Irish Festival in Waterloo.
It was a great show and one of the numbers you did was a
beautiful,(I think it was acapella) duet, "How Can I Keep From
Singing". I've tried to stay abreast of your recordings since then
to see if you've recorded that arrangement, but haven't found it. Do
you still perform that song in concert and do you plan on recording
it in the future? And, it would be great to see you back at the Iowa
Irish Festival! ---Bob Crumley
Name: Emily Malec
Email: mle38(at)accesscomm.ca
Date: June 06, 2010
Message
I purchased your first CD at a concert you performed in Yorkton
Saskatchewan several years ago. How we wish that the Stars for Sask.
series would bring you back! There are two selections on that CD
that my granddaughter loves to sing along to and would love to be
able to purchase the words and music to them if at all possible...
they are Here's To Song and The Briar and the Rose. Could you please
advise if this is at all possible. Thank you for your time and
consideration. Keep up the fantastic music! Emily
Name: jackie
browne
Email: jackiebrowne93(at)gmail.com
Date: May 15, 2010
Message
Hey!! My Name is Jackie Browne and I just wanted to message
saying hello because I remember dancing with you guys at the Nanaimo
Port Theatre a few years back, we tap danced and irish danced with
you! Carolyn was the Step Dancing teacher. I was just wondering if
we could set up an interview? Since the show I've been doing
interviews with bands and I really miss you guys, so I thought it
would be cool to chat again! Thanks again, Jackie
Name: Mette
Date: May 15, 2010
Message
I sax you several years ago in Denmark, and because of you I
started playing violin! I really love your first CD 'Made in Cape
Breton', especially 'Suilan Dubh' (:
Name: Bob Chelmick
Email: bob(at)ckua.com
Date: April 25, 2010
Message
As I get to know the new CD, I've just recorded Hymn to N into
The Road Home program for Monday evening on CKUA. Fiona, it is a
stunning, rich, beautiful song. I am very excited for the future,
near and distant, of The Cottars. Wow!
Name: Debby
Email: skunkbay(at)comcast.net
Date: April 10, 2010
Message
Any possibility of concerts in Ganges , B.C or the Seattle, WA
area in 2010?
Name: Stephanie
Buggie
Email: sbuggie(at)sbcglobal.net
Date: March 15, 2010
Message
Hello- I'm teaching your version of "Pat works on the Railway" to my
students at King/ Robinson School in New Haven, CT. I think your
version is awesome, btw. What are the lyrics after, "in 1842,..."?
Name: Christopher
Email: Christophervh(at)gmx.de
Date: March 13, 2010
Message
Hey there, I love the new Cottars album. It's a very interesting
mixture of instrumentals and folk songs. Are there any plans for a
European tour this year? Especially in Germany? Would be great.
Name: Don Herring
Email: dustygirl(at)rogers.com
Date: March 6, 2010
Message
Glad to see you are back performing again. I haven't seen you since
you were young. Hope you get some gigs in Ontario. Don Herring
Name: Stacey
Coates
Email: kremit07(at)hotmail.com
Date: March 6, 2010
Message
I was scanning through the radio stations and came across what I
thought was the Cottars on CBC radio around 5 PM. There was a song
that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVED and I need to hear it again. It
was something about come rain or shine. If I am losing it and it
wasn't the Cottars I am sorry. But if this rings a bell to anyone
and you can let me know it would be greatly appreciated! Cheers!
Stacey
Name: Sue Robbins
Email: srobbins(at)macoun.com
Date: March 1, 2010
Message
Will you be touring in the States (specifically in New England) any
time in 2010?
Name: Sarah Bruce
Email: sarah.faye(at)live.com
Date: February 26, 2010
Message
Hello, I'm writing for the student paper at TRU. Your concert was
fantastic and I was wondering if I could get access to the press kit
to finish my article. Thank you, Sarah
Name: Alan MacLeod
Email: abadalan(at)gmail.com
Date: February 20, 2010
Message
Hello Bev & Allister. Saw the Music NS news about Rounder. Yaa Hoo!
Congrats. Hope all are well. We're ok. No film work, but Shandi's
book is now available all over the world (www.shandimitchell.com)
and my guitar case has a Facebook page: Alan MacLeod's Old Guitar
Case. xoxo Alan MacLeod (Set Dec from Pit Pony)
Name: Ralph B.
Pinaud
Email: rpinaud(at)eastlink.ca
Date: February 11, 2010
Message
Hi guys and gals ! Great work.Looking forward to catching a show .
Bruce keep those fingers flyin' man . Love the pics on your site .
They're all awesome. All the very best Ralph
Name: Wendy
Email: Wmasal(at)aol.com
Message
Hi! Some years ago I dated a guy from PEI and he introduced me to
you by playing a beautiful song with lyrics like "tura lura li..."
in gorgeous harmony, and I want to hear it again, but I can't find
it anywhere! What is the name of that song, and how can I hear it?
Thanks- Wendy
Name: Tony Loro
Email: tloro(at)mac.com
Date: February 09, 2010
Message
Hey, hana come back to Grass Valley so we are coming to Cape Breton
for Colors. Look for the guy with arm tattoos!
Name: Kaitlin Mac
Donald
Email: macdonlak(at)student.ednet.ns.ca
Message
Hey,Guys! i have a question for ya... are you guys planning on
coming back up to wolfville, n.s. anytime soon? would LOVE to have
you guys back up here. wether i'm in cape breton at the family's or
up here, i attend all of your concerts i can get to. SO EXCITED for
your new album. Hope to see you guys, soon! ~Kaitlin
Name: Randy Getz
Email: rgetz(at)swbell.net
Date: January 10, 2010
Message
Hi all, Happy New Year! I'm a long time fan from St. Louis, MO and
have seen you live here. Any chance of touring through the midwest
in '10? Really what I'm hoping for is a songbook or sheet music for
any of your songs, particularly, Hold On. But there are so many
great ones. Or maybe one of you can just jot down the chords, put it
on the scanner & email it. I'll pay for your time. Keep playing that
great music! Much Love, Randy Getz
Name: Jim
MacQuarrie t/a Newsouthfolk
Email: marmac(at)newsouthfolk.com.au
Date: January 6, 2010
Message
should have said too. my website is www.newsouthfolk.com.au Jim
Name: Jim
MacQuarrie t/a Newsouthfolk
Email: marmac(at)newsouthfolk.com.au
Date: January 6, 2010
Message
Hi there. From Hartland NB originally but now live in Australia.
There is a lot of interest in you guys down this way. If possible, I
would like to open discussion on when we could bring you down this
way. I wish to work direct with you on this and not go through
management. Bob Jensen & I were laying plans when the "big
boil-over" happened. See your back in music land and both Bob and
Val Denn have great things to say about you. If one of you would
like to make contact, we can continue from there. best regards, Jim
MacQuarrie Family ties to Port Hastings !!
Name: Mel
Email: violent.symphony(at)gmail.com
Date: January 06, 2010
Message
I love Briar and The Rose. I love Fiona. <3
Name: Tony Loro
Email: tloro(at)mac.com
Date: December 28, 2009
Message
OK we are coming for the Colors Fest in 2010. Is the Hostel a good
place to stay? We are bringing folding kayaks. We plan to be in town
for 20 days Caira'n I'm the guy that gave you the celtic arm tattoo
sleeves. Did you spook your ma?
Name: Margaret
MacPherson
Email: margaretsarah9(at)hotmail.com
Date: December 28, 2009
Message
Hi I was wondering if The Peace Carol is on a cd , or when it would
be becoming on one. Love the song Margaret MacPherson
Name: Joan
Email: lapoint3(at)hotmail.com
Date: November 15, 2009
Message
We were fortunate to catch you opening for Natalie M. in Hyannis, MA
a few years ago. Hoping to see you again if you get back to the
states! And looking forward to the new CD.
Name: Charles
Leveque
Email: charles.levequeiv(at)hotmail.com
Date: November 15, 2009
Message
Howdy! I have been a fan for years and I'm glad "The Cottars" are
making music again! (even if y'all aren't all original members, oh
well). I live in Memphis TN and hope to see y'all here sometime! Oh,
and get on itunes will ya
Name: Cydney
Email: cydney.elbourne(at)gmail.com
Date: October 30, 2009
Message
COME TO WINNIPEG!!!
Name: Sandi Cain
Email: sandi.cain(at)freshwaterfish.com
Message
PLEASE PLEASE ... when are you coming back to Winnipeg??? We need
you !!! How about the West End Cultural Centre -- totally renovated
BEAUTIFUL venue !! We love you all !
Name: tadhg brosnan
Email: shinnee99(at)hotmail.com
Date: October 17, 2009
Message
any gigs/plans to visit boston/new england? thanks love your music
Name: Jan
Date: October 01, 2009
Message
I'm a Nova Scotian living in Bethlehem PA. LOVE your music...brings
me home! You should check out the Bethlehem Music Fest (summer) and
Celtic Classic (autumn) here. Great venues for you...and I would
love to see you perform in person!
Name: Ann McKinnon
Email: annmckinnon2001(at)yahoo.ca
Date: September 13, 2009
Message
Please come to Boston in the springtime....(of 2010) Enjoyed the
sound clips and would love to see you back down this way with a new
album I could buy!
Name: Cindy
Donegan, Wisconsin
Email: photobycindy(at)aol.com
Date: September 10, 2009
Message
It was a pleasure to see you perform at Irish Fest in Milwaukee and
I hope to see you there again. Unfortunately, I didn't get the names
of the musicians you played with. Below is a link to some photos I
took during the performance.
http://public.fotki.com/PhotobyCindy/
Name: Christopher
Email: Christophervh(at)gmx.de
Date: August 30, 2009
Message
Hey guys, are there any news about a new record? I can't find any.
:( Are you still working on it or is it already finished? Looking
forward to a new album soon. I love Fionas voice and I hope to hear
some new songs from her. Are you going to cover some Tom-Waits-songs
again? "Georgia Lee" and "Hold on" were great cover versions. I
never thought that somebody is able to sing Waits-songs that good.
Because everybody who tried to cover him, failed badly. For example:
Rod Stewart was disgusting... :D OK, that's all. Take care. Regards,
Christopher
Name: Sheila
Email: vendettarose(at)yahoo.ca
Date: August 26, 2009
Message
Dear all of you, I got your CD 'On Fire' from the library once and
that was it. You guys are a real ispiration it's so cool to see
people my age so into music! It gives me hope! Saw you in Canmore,
also! You guys are fantastic! Love From Calagry :D
Name: Kelsea
Email: kelsea_cool22(at)hotmail.com
Date: August 18, 2009
Message
heey there :) i'm a big fan and ive never seen you live.. and i was
wondering if you had any shows coming up in the maritimes? i'm in
PEI till the 25th, and i can't see you unless you come to Ottawa.
please msg back :] -Kelsea
Name: Mary Sawchuk
Email: tomask15(at)hotmail.com
Date: August 18, 2009
Message
Hello. My name is Mary and I was curious as to whether or not a
certain piece of music could be obtained from you. I bought the
Cottar's On Fire cd and there is a harp medley consisting of Planxty
Irwin and The Water Rabbit. I have a friend who is learning the harp
and she is very much interested in learning the tune, The Water
Rabbit. Do you happen to have the sheet music for this tune, or do
you know where it can be found for purchasing? If you could let me
know that would be great. Thank you!
Name: Gina Welden
Email: gina.echo(at)gmail.com
Date: July 30, 2009
Message
Please come back to Grass Valley, CA. We fell in love with your
music there a few years ago. Been listening to the same CDs and
looking forward to the new one. Would really like to see you on the
West Coast!!
Name: Craig Eaton
Email: craigeaton2000(at)yahoo.ca
Date: July 27, 2009
Message
July 27th,2009 Hi The Cottars i think all off you are great, so can
you please tell me when you may make a new cd, and wath will you
called it?... Wath do you like the verry best abouth your musice,
and why?.. you all have great voice's and music playing skill's too!
From: Craig eaton!,!,
Name: kayle
Email: tcl0907[at]sina.com
Date: July 16, 2009
Message
nice to meet you!
Name: Christa
Henry
Email: madeincanada_19[at]yahoo.com
Date: July 11, 2009
Message
Hey Cottars, First off, I love your music, keep up the good work...
:-) I play the celtic harp (26 strings), and ever since I heard your
Celtic Harp Medley I've always wanted to play it. I already know the
first half, the Planxty Irwin, but I do not know the name of the
second piece. I believe that hearing the piece helped result in my
chooseing to get a harp. So is there anyway I could get the sheet
music for it, or at least the name of the piece? It really is one of
the most beautiful harp pieces I've ever heard. Thanks alot and I
Hope to hear from you! God Bless, ~Christa Henry
Name: Mary Ann
Date: July 09, 2009
Message
Just heard "Atlantic Blue" on FolkAlley.com, and had to check you
out. I would love to hear you in person. Come to the States!
Name: Baxter
Labatos
Email: pinoycelt33[at]live.com
Date: June 18, 2009
Message
You guys have an amazing gift in music. I stumbles upon you by
accident and now I am taking a big interest. Keep the Celtic flame
alive. www.celticmusicfan.wordpress.com
Name: Victoria
Email: vvveenstra[at]gmail.com
Date: June 13, 2009
Message
I really enjoy your music and I have been listening for a long time.
I play the violin and would love to get some sheet music. Would that
be possib;e? Victoria
Name: Heather
Dansingburg
Email: dansingb[at]stolaf.edu
Date: May 08, 2009
Message
Hey Cottars! I heard you several years ago at the Winnipeg Folk
Festival and I was listening to Forerunner today and was wondering
what you were up to now. I am sorry to see that Jimmy and Roseanne
are no longer with you. It was very inspiring to see the four of you
on such a big stage, the girls are the same age as I am I believe. I
am waiting anxiously for your next cd, and I hope you all are well.
Wishing you Peace, Heather from Minnesota
Name: Sylvain Dore
Email: dore_sylvain[at]yahoo.ca
Date: April 26, 2009
Message
I have a friend who told me one day, listen this song.Absolutly
marvelous.At this time ,i had manytough days in my life and this
song make me changing a lot of things in my mine.I was sick and i
refused to see my condition,after to listening this song i choose to
going in therapy and I want to thanks my friend to meet you and your
music.Thank you for music, it's a very coolest time in my
life.Congretulation all of yours.Hope to see you in Quebec.
Name: Marianne Mann
Email: lmann(at)kootenay.com
Date: April 26, 2009
Message
Where might I find music for "Send Me a River?" Thank you.
Name: Victoria
Email: vvveenstra(at)gmail.com
Date: April 25, 2009
Message
I love your music and I would be very interested in sheet music :)
where would I get that ??? Victoria
Name: John Brooks
Email: tk_153(at)hotmail.com
Date: April 21, 2009
Message
Just wanted to say how touched I was by your song the season of
holly and ivy at the holiday on ice at the metro centre and have
since been trying to find an mp3 of the song but to know success. Do
you know where I can find one please?
Name: gilles dube
Email: gilles.dube3(at)sympatico.ca
Date: March 31, 2009
Message
great music, hope to see you somewhere in Québec
Name: Emma
Email: geko(at)ninthcircle.com
Date: March 29, 2009
Message
I can't wait for the new CD! I'm sure it will be amazing, just like
the last three. But, I do have one question, what happened to Jimmy
and Roseanne?
Name: Hannah from
England
Email: falconlang(at)hotmail.com
Date: March 24, 2009
Message
Hi Guys, it seems like a lifetime ago that we spent a happy 4 days
filming with you in Cape Breton, making your very first documentary,
Meet the Cottars. I'm not at all surprised you're such a phenomenal
success. I don't know whether you'll remember me now you're all
grown up but I'm sending you very best wishes. Love to your parents,
too. Hannah x
Name: Alastair
Cook
Email: aac_49(at)hotmail.com
Date: March 16, 2009
Message
I was one of the lucky ones in attendance at your Whitehorse concert
on March 12th. I never got a chance to meet you afterwards in the
lobby, but what I wanted to say is thank you so much for coming up
and carrying the torch for Celtic music in this country. I'm also a
great fan of Dougie Maclean and of course the Chieftains, who I know
are close to your heart too, whom you mentioned during your concert.
You are an inspiration in the same way to me. Keep up the GOOD WORK.
Best wishes to you all
Name: Margaret
McDermott
Email: mh.mcdermott(at)gmail.com
Date: February 25, 2009
Message
Hey just wanted to say I've really enjoyed your music right from the
beginning and look forward to the new cd. Saw you guys perform once
about 6 years ago and hope to see you in Toronto again someday.
Name: Denis Langley
Email: nosferatu21(at)hotmail.co.uk
Message
Hi, all, I'm ashamed to say I've only just discovered you!! When I
think what I've missed all these years... I found your track..The
Briar and the Rose..on a CD I bought at a Boot Sale...I think you
call it a Yard Sale, don't you? What a great voice..I couldn't
believe it when I first heard it...a really evocative and touching
feel to the whole track. Then I found 'Yellow Ribbons'. It was
favourite song of my father who died father who died a little over
two years back. It really did bring tears to my eyes. I thank you
for reminding me of him. I'm writing to ask if you're planning to
tour the UK at all in the coming months/years....please say you
are!! I'm truly looking forward to seeing you live. Thank you for
the enjoyment your recordings have given me so far...they will give
me much pleasure in the future. Denis langley Sussex in the UK
Name: Maggie
Chapman
Email: magicalmaggie009(at)hotmail.com
Date: February 22, 2009
Message
Hey Guys! Your music totaly rocks!! Oh, and my friend Kate MacDonald
says hey ^-^ Okay, g2 jet, hope you guys have an awesome time on
your tours!
Name: Winston
Fizgerald
Email: angus008(at)hotmail.com
Message
Hello is there any chance you will be coming to Hamilton in the near
future thank you .
Name: Jorn
Email: lundsor(at)online.no
Date: January 29, 2009
Message
Hi A big greeting from a Norwegian fan. I do have tons of folk
music, but you are one of the very few that can make that "magic
craic". Hope to see you in Europe sometimes near future :-)
Name: Sharon
Chamberlain
Email: sharonvws[at]gmail.com
Date: January 24, 2009
Message
Love your music, hope to hear you live someday, somewhere, Austin,
TX would be nice. Maybe Kerrville Folk or Rocky Mountain Folk in
Co.?
Name: Jon
Email: jonlewak[at]yahoo.ca
Date: January 13, 2009
Message
Hi. What's up? Things going well? Hope so. Coming to Vancouver soon?
It would be great. Plan to go on tour with the Dropkick Murphys?
That can be a big career boost. Talk tya later and best of luck.
Name: Paige Rees
Email: paigerees[at]gmail.com
Date: January 5, 2009
Message
Come to Lafayette, LA!
Name: John Brooks
Email: tk_153[at]hotmail.com
Date: December 24, 2008
Message
Hey guys... merry christmas... I wanted to let you know how much I
loved your performance at the Holiday on Ice show this year... In
fact I have been trying to find your version of the "the season of
holly and ivy" on an mp3 and haven't... will you be releasing the
track online anywhere in the future?
Name: Noah
greenfire Hogan
Email: hogangreenfire[at]msn.com
Date: December 21, 2008
Message
Dear Cottars! How're you, Ciarán, Claire, & Tim?! I want to wish you
guys a Merry Christmas!! Have you heard from Jimmy &/or Roseanne
lately?! Or even Aselin?! I miss you ALOT!!! You have a beautiful,
wonderful heart, & I ♥ you!!! L♥ve, Noah
Name: Paul Crosbie
Email: paul.crosbie[at]hotmail.com
Date: December 18, 2008
Message
Hello Cottars, You guys are amazing I throughly enjoyed watching you
guys on CBC last night "Holiday Festival on Ice" It was very good. I
understand your very busy working on the new CD and upcoming tour
dates in 2009...but possibly in the future could you guys possibly
come to Barrie Ontario for a show and possibly do "Best of the
Cottars" or a title like that? Be wonderful to see you people
perform in person. Well...hope you Cottars have a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year, best wishes in 2009, and maybe we'll
see you guys in Barrie Ontario sometime :) Take care, and have a
very Merry Christmas. Best of the holiday season !! Paul
Name: grant avery
Email: gavery[at]nb.sympatico.ca
Date: December 12, 2008
Message
I heard the Peace Carol for the first time and was very touched. I
live on a small Island in south western New Brunswick and would love
to be able to obtain the accompaniment track to sing in church is
this possible and Thanks.
Name: Kaitlin
MacDonald
Email: Macdonlak[at]student.ednet.ns.ca
Date: November 28, 2008
Message
Hey, guys! How's it going? When i heard you guys were in the Celtic
Christmas thing, i FLIPPED OUT!!! i want to go see you guys SO
BADLY!!! i absolutely love going to your concerts and listening to
your music. and i was just wondering when your new cd is coming out
because i want to be one of the first to get it. Anyway, Talk to you
soon!! ~Kaitlin~
Name: Joe Nastasiuk
Email: joejanen[at]nb.sympatico.ca
Date: November 25, 2008
Message
Hi Fiona, Ciaran.. A few years ago I taped the Barra MacNeils
Christmas TV special. You two were guests on the show and showed
your incredible gifts! One song especially blew me away - it was the
one about 'Mary, Mary had a born son, Ohh Oh, Glory Alleluia'...
(don't think I have the words right). Anyways, my 6 year old
daughter
Anika LOVES the song ( as I and my wife) and we want to know what
the name of it is, and do you have it on any of your CD's/ Also, do
you sell Videos of your work? Your musical talents are tremendous!
Would love to hear back from you with the song name . Thanks so
much.. Joe Nastasiuk Miramichi, New Brunswick
Name: David
Email: WakeUpAndSmellThePlasma[at]Gmail.com
Date: November 25, 2008
Message
Hello Cottars, great job on the music. It's a very refreshing thing
to know that there are kids (not that you guys are kids any more, no
younger then I am.) like you making good music.
Name: Steeve
Dufour
Email: steeve[at]familledufour.ca
Date: November 14, 2008
Message
Hello, My sister recently plug me about he Cottars and after that, I
bought Forerunner on i-Tunes Store. Wow ! After I've listen that, I
try to find other albums. The two first one was absent on i-Tunes so
I'd order them directly here on your website and those albums was
arrived yesterday. Really great ! So now, my wife ask me for the
music sheets of "Sliabh Na Mban"... Is it available somewhere ?
Thanks a lot for help and also for the great fabulous albums ! (and
sorry for my poor english...) Steeve Dufour
Name: Briana S.
Email: freshbreez[at]hvc.rr.com
Date: November 09, 2008
Message
Can't wait for the new CD. Claire..way to go!!!
Name: Judith Hable
Email: fruityjudy27[at]hotmail.com
Date: November 09, 2008
Message
Hello Cottars! I am am grandmother from Wisconsin who saw you many
years ago at the Lunenburg Folk Festival. You were my favorites of
the festival then and are still my favorite Celtic Singers. I'm so
happy to see that you have a third CD now and even wonderingif there
is a Christmas CD. Your Peace Song is beautiful. Now that I know of
your website, I'm going to keep better track of you. Would love to
see you in the American midwest for even Winnipeg. We'd drive that
far to see you! I'm ordering your latest CD for my family for
Christmas. Thanks for your beautiful music!!!! Grandma Judy
Name: von trapps
Email: annieevt[at]gmail.com
Date: November 08, 2008
Message
Hi Guys We are in Sydney CB, would love to get together if you are
not out touring at this time. check out our dates and if you are
close would love to get a photo with you all. The von trapps
11/8/2008 we are at the delta hotel tonight.
www.vontrappchildren.com
Name: Jean
Gillespie
Email: Mira_Jeannie[at]hotmail.com
Date: November 01, 2008
Message
Well congrats, Ciaran and Fiona, you have both come along way from
the 2 little kids on the bus everyday going to Catalone School.
Name: Annie von
Trapp
Email: annieevt[at]gmail.com
Message
Hi Cottars We are on tour up in your neck of the woods , would love
to see you if you are around. Maybe have a kitchen party! We are in
Sidney Nov 7th for press and have some time off Sat , Sun.
406-250-4382 or annieevt[at]gmail.com The von Trapps
Name: John Snyder
Email: sandrajohn[at]eastlink.ca
Date: October 26, 2008
Message
thanks bruce for the tickets it was a great show i really enjoyed
it. the group is truley amazing. we had some great years playing
togeather as did many locals did here in the hrm. your talent is
second to none keep up the great work . on behalf of the band
fandango 21 years in now we miss you and good luck. your friend john
snyder.
Name: Joyce &
Chuck
Email: joynichol[at]hotmail.com
Date: October 24, 2008
Message
Hey Allistar, Joyce & Chuck here. Just wondering if you would like
to link our new website to your links page. That would be awesome!
We could link you as well!!
Name: Wendy Barnes
Email: wbarnes[at]fyketrading.com
Message
nice to see the band is back touring again but sorry to see that it
isn't the original 4. when are they going to be back in southern
niagara, ontario again? thanks and keep playing and singing!!
Name: Shelby
Dennis
Email: lilfiregirl92[at]yahoo.com
Message
i love ur band (my favorite song is Suilean Dubh) but i was looking
for your home page and i saw i could leave a message so i was just
stoping to say hi to you all and tell you i love your band
Name: Sarah Chant
Email: chant[at]pei.sympatico.ca
Message
Hello Cottars. My name is Sarah and I just turned 8 years old. I
listen to you all the time. I just started taking Maritime Fiddle
lessons and I love it. I live in PEI. I want to play just like you
all one day! My teacher tells me that I have a great bow arm. I
would love to have an autographed (my mom helped me with spelling
that word) picture of you all. I want to hang it up on the wall
close to where I practice. It would be a dream come true if you
could send one to me. Your number one fan: Sarah Chant RR#1 Alberton,
PEI C0B 1B0 PS: My sister Megan says she is your number 1 fan too!
She is 9. Thank you!!!!!!!
Name: Stephen
Nicholson
Email: nichosj[at]mcmaster.ca
Message
Please come to Hamilton! I saw you guys a few years ago play at
Hamilton Place, Studio Theatre, and hope that you will come again
soon!
Name: Kaitlin Mac Donald
Email: Kaitlin_JoJoFan13[at]hotmail.com
Date: September 29, 2008
Message
Hey, Guys! I'm a HUGE fan! i was at your concert in North Sydney,and
two years before that in Wolfville.I was just wondering when your cd
was going to be released, and if you guys were planning on coming
back to Acadia University anytime soon. That's it. Keep up the great
work,guys;CAPE BRETON IS SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!
Name: Kimiye
Email: classical-arts[at]hotmail.com
Date: September 11, 2008
Message
Woah i remember when i was eight and you guys came to play in bath
NB. You guys were Amazing. ,, Someday ill play Honeysuckle Medley.
That WAS the Coolest.!! :]
Name: Simon
Bennetts
Email: simonbennetts[at]hotmail.com
Date: September 07, 2008
Message
Can't wait to see you guys back in Halifax. See you at the show
Bruce, you are missed on Sunday nights here
Name: Steven Smith
Email: theos[at]theosmusic.com.au
Message
Attn: Allister MacGillivray Can you please give me the web address
or e-mail address to get in contact with Cabot Trail Music so I can
order Songs for the Mira for Flute and Piano. Thank you for any
assistance you can give me. Please let me know that you have
received this message. Best Regards, Steven Smith Theo's Music
AUSTRALIA www.theosmusic.com.au
Name: Greg Tagtow
Email: gjtagtow[at]live.com
Date: August 25, 2008
Message
Just wanted to let you know that we loved seeing your shows in
Waterloo, Iowa at our Irish fest in August. Hope you can come back
again. Take care and travel safe.
Name: Noah greenfire Hogan
Email: hogangreenfire[at]msn.com
Date: August 22, 2008
Message
Hi everyone!! Well, I'm going to try to make the Celtic Colors in
October of next year!! It'll be SO awesome!!! So, how're y'all
doing? I'm doing GREAT!!! Remember, I L♥VE y'all guys ALOT!!!
Name: Janelle
Email: janizzleh[at]live.ca
Date: August 19, 2008
Message
Hey!! I love your music. I just saw you at the Summerfolk Music
Festival in Owen Sound and you guys are amazing!!! Good luck and i
would really like if sometime you came to the Peterborough Folk
Festival.
Name: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Date: August 16, 2008
Message
We missed you at Irish Fest in Milwaukee. Hope you can make it back
some year.
Name: Liz Breslin
Email: eabreslin[at]sbcglobal.net
Date: August 09, 2008
Message
Hi Cottars! We saw you last year at Chicago Celtic Fest -sat next to
Claire's Dad and got your autographs after the show. So glad to see
you have a new website! Please, tell your US fans you'll be on tour
here again soon....you are absolutely our favorites! John & Liz
Name: Larissa
Email: rissacaledonia[at]rocketmail.com
Message
Ok I love your music it is great and all, but what happened to Jimmy
and Roseanne? Can you still be the cottars without them? Please
Answer me this, Thankyou -Larissa
Name: Julie Fredericks
Email: j.a.f_1989[at]hotmail.com
Date: August 04, 2008
Message
I love your guy's music. Talk about feet stomping.
Name: Rick Gibbs
Email: rick_gibbs[at]telus.net
Message
Hi, I'm a freelance writer
in Victoria and I'm trying to contact one or more members of The
Cottars for an interview for a piece I'm writing on The Chieftains
and their connections with Canadian musicians and performers. The
piece is for Penguin Eggs, Canada's folk, roots and world music
magazine, and I have a deadline of Aug. 1 (rather soon -
unfortunately, the article was just assigned!). I've already
interviewed Paddy Moloney and now want to get the perspective of
performers from Canada who work with him and The Chieftains. Any
chance of getting in touch with one or more members of the group in
the next few days by phone or email? (I apologize for the short
notice). Many thanks, Rick Gibbs 142 Beechwood Ave. Victoria, BC V8S
3W5 250 592-4341(phone) 250 592-4366(fax) 250 220-0783(cell)
rick_gibbs[at]telus.net
Name:
Herbert Steenstra
Email: herbert_steenstra[at]hotmail.com
Message
Hello Cottars, I found some music of yours and I really love The
Briar and the Rose. Is this song your own, so original? Or is it a
cover? Good luck with making such beautiful music. Greetings from
The Netherlands. Herbert Steenstra.
Name: Eli
Sorensen
Email: rockstar.eli[at]hotmail.com
Date: July 20, 2008
Message
Hey guys, Just saw you guys at the fusion fest, great performance,
good sound, and great job on the guest performance with The
Chieftains.
Name:
Sheila Mackay
Email: samackay[at]shaw. ca
Message
Saw you with the Chieftans in Victoria on July 18. Thank you so
much! A super evening! Really lovely to see new faces with the
"old"! Now to find your CDs...
Name:
Gabrielle Beerman
Email: single_star101[at]yahoo.com
Date: June 17, 2008
Message
hey guys my boyfriend has gotten me hooked on your music. He adores
your music. He also plays the guitar. and I was wondering there are
a couple of songs of yours that he would love to get the music of so
that he could learn to play them. Where could I find them ihave
looked all over the internet and have had no luck. Gabrielle
Name:
Gerhard
Email: captainiglu[at]gmx.com
Date: June 16, 2008
Message
Hey cottars, how´re you doin´? I bought your CD "On fire" during my
vacation, a round trip throug nova scotia and cape breton island an
I´ve been listening to it since then here in good old bavaria near
lake Chiemsee. Are there any plans to come to germany and is your
new, and maybe the other old CD also, available here in Germany?
Name:
Colin
Email: colin_mcivor[at]hotmail.com
Date: June 08, 2008
Message
hey how it goin strangley i don't listen to this type of music but i
don't know what it is with you guys but i can actually sit down and
listen to yas. maybe because i'm actually from glace bay and am in
alberta and it reminds me of home.
Name:
Christopher
Email: Christophervh[at]gmx.de
Message
Hey guys, how are you doin'? Are there any plans for coming to
Europe (especially Germany) with your new album this year? Hanover
would be great. ;) Greetings from Germany. Regards, Christopher
Name:
Kaitlin
Email: kaitlin_jojofan13[at]hotmail.com
Message
I am a Huge fan and i LOVE your music. I've been a fan since the
very beginning and saw you in concert when you were at Acadia
University. I can't wait for your new album! You guys have
accomplished so muuch and have made an increadible career for
yourselves. I love singing along to your music and listning to the
music that makes our Cape Breton so special. Until I was Eight, I
lived in Cape Breton, but I visit frequently. Also, I love how your
music is appealing to all ages. Being a 15 year old, I can be picky
about what styles of music I like, but I'll never be tired of
listning to you guys and other Celtic groups. I've made it my
mission to make sure ALL of my friends hear your music. I've even
gotten you some more fans who have never liked Celtic music until
they heard you. Keep up the good work! Your #1 fan, Kaitlin
Name:
Cydney
Email: cydney_elbourne[at]hotmail.com
Date: June 02, 2008
Message
Hey Guys! Loved you when you came to Winnipeg for Folk Fest and
can't wait to hear your new cd! :D Love, Cyd.
Name: Jeff
Rash
Email: jerash[at]sccd.ctc.edu
Message
Hello from Seattle, I am wondering if the Cottars will be opening
for the Chieftains at Marymoor Park near Seattle on July 20th. My
son and I will be attending that concert. We saw the Cottars last
year in Victoria, B.C. and are anxious to see and maybe meet them
again. Hoy hoy, Jeff Rash
Name:
chen
Email: uni20walla.com
Date: May 25, 2008
Message
cant wait for your new albom to be out in the stores
Name: Karel
Email: kcalitz[at]gmail.com
Date: May 16, 2008
Message
hello from South Africa. hope to see you guys here soon.
Name: bill
sheilajordan
Email: sheilajordan4111[at]comcast.net
Date: May 10, 2008
Message
June tells us we really need to see u in concert
Name: Noah
greenfire Hogan
Email: greennature2[at]gmail.com
Date: May 01, 2008
Message
Dear Cottars, I'm SO excited for the new CD, it'll be outstanding!!!
I did, however, hear some clips on MySpace! I absolutely CAN'T wait
to see you in October for the Celtic Colors!!! I'm your #1 BIGGEST
fan!!! L♥ve,
Noah
Name: Tommy
Spaulding
Email: tspaulding[at]upwithpeople.org
Message
Dear Cottars, It has been a long time my friends. You did a
wonderful concert for my charity in Denver, Colorado back in March,
2003. I want to take mty father to Cape Breton and Newfoundland in
the summer of 2008 - we would love to see you perform and have
lunch. Please let me know how to best recah you. Love, Tommy
Spaulding Leader's Challenge Up with People
Name:
Xavier McGillivary
Email: fxmcg[at]istar.ca
Date: March 15, 2008
Message
Hi guys, Greeting from Palm Harbour, FL. I am looking forward to
your new CD. Best of Cape Breton luck! Xavier - a Bay B'y.
Name: Joe
Sukenick
Email: joejohn[at]nep[dot]net
Date: March 18, 2008
Message
Great new website! Hope to see a performance this year in PA or
NYagain. My message board is doing well(Google "cottars forum").
Best wishes and have a good Easter season...Joe
Name: Meg Sullivan
Email: msullgreen[at]gmail.com
Date: March 20, 2008
Message
Great that the site is up again..Love the photo's..Remember if you
are ever in our neck of the woods give us a call or email so we can
get together!!!
Name: Jeff Rash
Email: jerash[at]sccd.ctc.edu
Date: March 11, 2008
Message
This is a great new website. I hope you guys plan on going out to
the Pacific Northwest near Seattle in 2008. My son and I , Dakota,
saw you last year in Victoria, B.C.What a great concert. My son got
a kick talking to you after the show and getting a picture. You have
started him on a path of a love for Celtic music. Thank you and hope
to see you in Seattle soon. Hoy hoy Jeff Rash
Name: Jeff
Rash
Email: jerash[at]sccd.ctc.edu
Date:
March 11, 2008
Message
I am glad to see your new website and some added tour dates. You are
probably tired of my asking this, but here it goes anyway...are you
going to head to Seattle or in that direction soon? Thanks for all
your music. It has truly instilled a love for Celtic music in my 13
year old son. Hoy hoy Jeff Rash
REFRESHING
It was wonderful to hear you on CBC Radio the other morning, with Shelagh Rogers. I couldn't help smiling the whole way through, as your music is fantastic and your personalities so refreshing. I would love, one day, to hear you live. When in the Canadian tour will you be in
BC? Shelley Comer British Columbia
2 BRAZILIAN FAN The Cottars, voces sao lindos, o maximo! Musica irlandesa e o maximo! Longa vida a Irlanda e a voces!
BRAZILIAN FAN
The Cottars, you are gorgeous! Irish music is amazing! Best wishes to Ireland and you
all!
Clarissa, Team Brazil
SUPERB PERFORMANCE
Congratulations on a superb performance on Saturday afternoon. That was the best three hours we have spent in a very long time. You all shine, in our
eyes.
Jimmie & Joan MacQuarrie
WHAT A TREAT
Just heard your delightful interview with Shelagh Rogers on CBC. Your poise, maturity, and talent belie your years! What a treat! Well
done. Carolyn Clark Stittsville, Ontario
5 WOW!! I just heard you on CBC Radio with Shelagh Rogers... Wow!! I had my radio on low in another room, and faintly heard your beautiful dulcet voices. I wasn't long turning the volume up. Absolutely beautiful!
Many thanks, and all the best with your careers. I'm sure we'll be hearing lots more from
you.
Ian J. Brown Winnipeg, Manitoba
TOOK MY BREATH AWAY
I recently heard you interviewed by Shelagh Rogers on CBC Radio, and I was thrilled to learn of your existence and to hear some of your music. I was absolutely amazed by your beautiful voices and, when I heard 'The Briar and the Rose', it took my breath away! I hope your music continues to bring your joy; it certainly brought joy to my
heart! Carolyn Howatson
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC
I first heard your beautiful music on May 31/02 when you were interviewed on CBC Radio. I had to stop the car because I was so taken with 'Briar and the Rose' and 'Kitchen Racket'. I was also stunned to learn how young you are. Your talent is ageless and your youth will give you the energy to introduce yourselves to the world.
I have not been so excited about the quality of new music that I have come across in a long time. What you have created is absolutely wonderful. 'The Briar and the Rose' sent chills down my spine and gave me goose bumps. The clarity of the music and the quality of the young voice that sang the song were so lovely I actually cried!
I wish all of you enormous success.
Faye Luxemburg-Hyam ~ absolutely enchanted
ENJOYED YOUR SONGS
I listened to you on CBC Radio this morning, and I must say how much I enjoyed your songs. It is truly difficult to believe that such young voices and personalities can sing so beautifully and with such expression! Keep up the good
work.
Blaine Fotheringham
BROUGHT ME TO TEARS
I heard you on CBC and your music practically brought me to tears (which is rather awkward in the office, as you can imagine). Hope to catch you if you ever come to
Vancouver.
Rahel Bailie BC
AWESOME
Just heard you on CBC. What can I say...just AWESOME!
Ernest Hanff
RISE TO STARDOM
Congratulations on your rise to stardom. Your love of music—and onstage fun—flows through your audiences, and even through our television! We love you and appreciate your talents. All the best in your upcoming
schedule. The MacQuarries
YOU ARE GREAT
I saw you on TV for the first time a few days ago and I think you are GREAT!!! Yes, indeed, you are the up-and-coming stars of the future. Any plans to come to New Brunswick? I live in Fredericton and would love to hear you in person. Please keep up the good work. You are a credit to the
Maritimes. Normand (Chrisa) MacDonald Fredericton, NB
TO ALLISTER:
Father Boutlier, our parish priest, spent about three years in
Scotland. He told me that a friend of his was at Buckingham Palace
for a social event. Guess what? The band was playing 'Out On The
Mira'. Basil Ludlow Nova Scotia
SEE YOU AT THE STAN ROGERS FESTIVAL
Just wandered onto your site and had to send along my compliments to all of you on the wonderful television program that CBC did about you last week. It was terrific! You all come across as not just wonderful musicians but as wonderful kids too. I hope you will always enjoy making music as much as you do now.
We hope to see you perform at The Stan Rogers Festival in July. Until then, keep
smiling! Corrine Harland Halifax, NS
MAGICAL EVENING
Just a few lines to let you know how very much we enjoyed your CD release party in Halifax. It was a magical evening, and we played the CD all the way back to Ontario. It is wonderful.
Wishing you
continuing success and, as we say at our Folk Club: 'Thanks for
Keeping the Tradition Alive'. Karl & Sandy Whelan Burlington, Ontario
AWESOME
Hi there. Saw your performance on Monday night at The Old Triangle. It was awesome!! Hope to see you again real soon. It was the best evening of music we spent in a long time.
Congratulations! Joan & Allister MacLeod
SUPER-NOVAS
I never imagined that I might be writing a fan letter to a group which, if all their ages were added together, would total less than my own! We were delighted beyond words with the performance of band last Monday night. The Cottars are a veritable constellation of super-novas! When we first saw and heard Fiona & Ciarán perform for the Christmas show with The Barra MacNeils a couple of years ago, we thought they were phenomenal even then. Now, they are truly spectacular. The whole group exhibits a dynamic stage presence that radiates unbridled joy. During the entire time on stage, they were smiling, high-fiving, laughing, and obviously enjoying themselves immensely. Even if they were not so marvellously gifted as they are, it would have been a most memorable event just to watch them have fun.
The two wee girls were beyond brilliant. They have a really overwhelming 'WOW' factor. And the two young gentlemen far outshine most 13 and 14 year olds. The Cottars' CD is in constant play in our kitchen, and the selection of music chosen for it is excellent. How refreshing it is to hear old music polished up and made fresh and new again by the vitality of youth. Congratulations to everyone concerned for an outstanding performance, both on stage and on the CD. In years to come, we will be proud to boast that we were there for the introduction of The Cottars' first CD. It is most comforting to know that, because of your collective efforts, that the continued vitality of our Scottish/Irish culture is
assured. Bob, Jill & Fiona MacKenzie Dartmouth, NS
QUITE A TREAT
It was great seeing The Cottars (in Halifax). Fiona's voice is marvellous, and that young Roseanne's fiddling is excellent for ANY age. Quite a treat to be able to see them perform. That song 'Briar and the Rose' and the Gaelic Sùilean Dubh' are among the most beautiful songs I have heard in many years. 'Moran taing. Bidh mi 'gad fhaicinn'. George Seto Halifax, NS
TOOK OUR BREATH AWAY !
We have seen your children on 'The Barra MacNeils' Christmas Special' and again with John McDermott, and they took our breath away on both occasions. John McDermott is predicting that they will have a very bright future, and we are happy to be included in the ever-growing number of fans who wish them every success and happiness! Our best to you
all. Marlene McCracken Orléans, Ontario
YOU SHOULD FEEL PROUD
I am sitting here listening to your CD, which I bought following your performance in Wolfville on Saturday, and have played it over and over. Your voices are so clear and beautiful. Ken Bezanson has told me how special you are, and you should feel proud. I'll look forward to seeing you perform
again. Lorna MacNeil Annapolis Valley
MORE MUSIC LIKE THIS
Thanks for sending the CD so promptly. It arrived today and it's even better than we thought it would be! The world needs more music like this. Good luck to all of
you! The O'Connors Cincinnati
FANTASTIC!
I have received your new CD, 'The Cottars—Made In Cape Breton'. I must say that it is FANTASTIC!!! I've been working on the computer today and have been playing the CD over and over and over. It just seems to get better with each playing.
Allister MacGillivray's 'Here's To Song' with John McDermott and Fiona is heavenly. This version is beyond description. Many thanks. Keep up the great
music! Clare O'Connell Noon Manotick (Ottawa), Ontario
MADE IN CAPE BRETON
Just finished listening to your album. We loved it. It's wonderful! Keep up the good
work. Wendy & Johnny California
MEET THE COTTARS—TV SPECIAL
WOW. What more can I say? 'Meet The Cottars' was fabulous. It is great to know the music is in good
hands. Hughena MacDougall CB, NS
GOOSE BUMPS
I have just heard, for the first time, this group of young people sing and play on CBC Radio. I did, for sure, get 'goose bumps' down my spine! What a fresh and lively sound! Sounds just great, and I am certainly old enough to have toured with your Dad. Looking forward to hearing lots more! Congratulations,
guys! Sharon Chubbs-Ransom Newfoundland
KEEP PLAYING, SINGING
You Mum and Dad used to live on the North Shore where we live, so I had to pay special attention to the interview this morning. You were all great! I'm so glad I ordered your tape, and I will promote it as much as I can. Have fun, keep playing, singing, talking, and LAUGHING. All the best to all of
you. Marion Thompson Victoria Co., NS
BEAUTIFUL VOICES
Just listened to your CBC interview with Shelagh Rogers—couldnt believe your ages after hearing those beautiful voices! Went right to your web-site to check out your schedule for the summer and fall. Again, you are amazing. Enjoy all the accolades!! And, enjoy your 'sail' at the
Cape. Maureen Washburn Miramichi, NB
THE BRIAR & THE ROSE
Dear Fiona: Thank you for the beautiful song that I heard you sing on 'This Morning'. I couldn't help but cry when I heard it. You are blessed with a lot of talent. Keep up the good work. (p.s.:
I also enjoy your laugh!) Dave Belcher
YOU ARE GREAT
I just heard you guys on CBC talking with Shelagh Rogers and have to say that you are great! I'll be looking for your music, and hopefully will see you on TV sometime soon. Keep it
up. J. Grindler British Columbia
LOVED THEIR SOUND
Will the group be touring in the West—specifically Vancouver Island—in the future? I heard the group on CBC Radio and loved their
sound. Martina Harkness Cowichan Valley, BC
Fiona: Hello. Greetings from a cornfield in Ontario! I heard you and the rest of The Cottars being interviewed on the radio yesterday. To say the least, I was astounded at the talent you possess. You have been blessed with an amazing voice, and I am so glad that you have found the success you so obviously deserve—and I am so glad that you are sharing your gifts with the world. Keep playing and singing for all your worth. Remember what a blessing it is to be able to do what you love. You add beauty to the
world. Brynn Damon
CONGRATULATIONS!
A belated congratulations on the CD release, and the terrific reception that the quartet is receiving. We are pleased to have a signed copy of the CD, and enjoy the variety of music it offers. We so much enjoyed the group when we heard them at The Highland Village that cold December evening last year. We look forward to catching some of the concerts this
summer. Nancy & Joe Gillis Halifax, NS
PHENOMENAL
I heard you for the first time today, May 31st, on a CBC interview. You are phenomenal!!!!!! I thought The Rankins had the clearest, purest voices I had ever heard, but I was wrong. I heard you sing 'Briar and the Rose' and, when I heard you laugh, Fiona, when it was over, I was amazed that you were so young. I will definitely be looking to purchase your
CD. Thelma Cameron a new fan Atikokan, Ontario
YOU ARE AMAZING
Just listened to your CBC interview—could not believe your ages after hearing those beautiful voices! You are amazing. Enjoy all the
accolades! Maureen in Miramichi
STONEHILL IRISH FESTIVAL
We've just returned from The Irish Cultural Centre Festival at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. We saw your performance this afternoon, and I wanted to write to you and tell you how much my family and I enjoyed you all. You had my feet tapping, my hands clapping, and a tear in my eye during 'The Briar and the Rose'.
My 8-year-old son, Andrew, got up after your third song and bought your CD with all of his spending money.
Have a great time, and I wish you all the best of
luck. Patricia McNeil Norwood, MA (USA)
36 PHENOMENAL The Cottars are really phenomenal. Wendy Larman Lillooet, BC
GREAT ROLE MODELS
My Mom is from Port Hood and my Dad was from Judique, and we all love this music. I have a daughter who is 11 and, from what I heard on the CBC, The Cottars are great role
models. Dan Grant
FANTASTIC
I have just received your new CD 'Made In Cape Breton'. I must say that it is FANTASTIC!!! It just seems to get better with each playing. Allister MacGillivray's 'Here's To Song' with John McDermott and Fiona is heavenly. This version is beyond description. Many thanks. Keep up the great
music! C. O'Connell Ottawa, Ontario
ENTHRALLED My mother, sister, and I recently spent the afternoon at The Irish Festival in Easton, MA. What a pleasure to see and hear you perform for the crowd. My mom, Annie MacLellan Morrison (who grew up in Grand Mira North), was enthralled by your talent and charming demeanor.
We were so proud to claim you as 'our own'. Vera Morrison Jackson Holbrook, MA (USA)
COTTARS' TV SPECIAL
Just watched The Cottars' TV Special. There is only one
word to sum up how they perform: AMAZING!! A. Sawlor Sydney, NS
CONGRATULATIONS
What a fresh and lively sound! Looking forward to hearing lots more! Congratulations, you
guys! Sharon C.R.
BLOWN AWAY
Heard you today on CBC Radio and was BLOWN AWAY. Loved 'Briar and
the Rose'. Nan Reynolds
BLOW MY SOCKS OFF!!!
You guys just blow my socks off!!!! God has blessed all of you deeply. You certainly have added to the enormous talent from Cape Breton, the Maritimes, and our country. 'Way to go,
guys! Dawn Clark Utopia, NB
44 AWESOME BAND My Mom got your CD yesterday, and she said that I would like it. So, I listened to it and I fell in love with it!! My favourite song is 'I Know Who Is Sick', but I stll love them all. I think that it is so cool that you are so young and have an awesome
band. Alley age 10
ANCESTRAL VOICES
I've just heard The Cottars' CD. Incredible!!!! I can't hold back the tears when Fiona and Ciarán sing 'Sùilean Dubh'. I have never heard it sung finer in my long life. The ancestral voices are within these children as they speak to
us. J. MacAndrew PEI
WAS WOWED!
I just want to say how much I enjoy your CD ('Made In Cape Breton'). I saw you with John McDermott last summer in Massachusetts and was wowed by your
talent. Gail Dierkes St. Louis, Missouri
ENCHANTING
The CD is enchanting! Wonderful choice of selections. For me, the highlight is 'Here's To Song'. Thanks to Allister for the gift of this amazing
song. Liz S. Toronto, Ontario
SIMPLY BLOWN AWAY
Theresa and I were delighted to see The Cottars on this year's Christmas Daddies Show, and were simply blown away by Fiona's passionate performance of 'The Briar and the Rose'.
WOW! Duncan Wells singer/songwriter
WOW! WOW
was my first impression when I saw you singing. I was a student at
the Thayer Concert in Quincy, Massachusetts. I'm going to search out
all of your CD's, and I won't be surprised if you make the
best-seller list. Fiona, you have a great voice. Chris Brooks student at Thayer Academy
BROUGHT ME TO TEARS
I have looked for something like all of you for 40 years. Your album brought me to tears. I hope we can see you in person someday. We live in the States, in Idaho. Thanks for coming together to produce such a great sound. Please
continue. T. Lechner
BEYOND WORDS
Just wanted to let you know: I saw the performance in Old Deerfield, MA, this past weekend, and enjoyed it beyond
words. Dale Woods Massachusetts (USA)
WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Hey Fiona! I'm sending this e-mail to you on behalf of basically the whole of Thayer Academy—when I say 'thank you' for the wonderful performance that you and the rest of your group provided us. I usually don't enjoy 'traditional' music, but you and your group have changed my whole outlook. I hope to see you performing again soon, whether it be on our stage or on tv.
Once again, thank you very much, and I wish you a successful career
along with the rest of The Cottars. Cathal Rooney Quincy, Massachusetts (USA)
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC
You delighted us with your beautiful music in August when we saw you at The Lunenburg Folk Festival. We are from Wisconsin so you were totally new to us. I bought your CD at the wharf there and play it continually. I hope you have another one in the making soon. Thanks for sharing your talents with the rest of the world. By the way, I am a granny and my 3 and 4-year old granddaughters love to 'dance' to your
music. Judy Hable Wisconsin
54 TERRIFIC CD ! I'm looking for hints as to how to locate sheet music for 'Briar And The Rose' for my 84-year-old mother. She plays the piano and loves that piece sooo much!
Great musicians! Terrific
CD. Barb Young
CHILLS THRU MY SPINE
I just wanted to take this time to let you know that the first time I actually saw you perform was on the ECMA Awards this year. My husband and I couldn't believe the talent you all have...and the song was INCREDIBLE, 'The Briar and the Rose'. I was in my home town this past weekend (which is in Cape Breton) and I was driving my van and your song came on. I couldn't get out of the van until the song was over. It sent goosebumps right thru me. I love it! And I am sure that I will hear more songs from your group that will do the same thing to me again. Keep up the GREAT work, and congratulations on your AMAZING
talent! CJ Bowden
FROM YOUR BIGGEST FAN
Thank you very much for your note. I was so excited when I got home from school! I immediately phoned my friends. I can't wait to meet you. I hope my Mom gets me one of your CD's. My friend Taya is emailing you too. You are so
cool. Sarah Steele Prince Edward Island
REALLY COOL
Hi! I saw you at a concert at Thayer Academy and you are all go good! It was really cool that you are all the same age as the students at our school and have already accomplished so much in your musical careers. It's amazing how you play your instruments with such enthusiasm and passion. Each and everyone of you is talented, whether it's on the guitar, fiddle, or piano. I hope to see you perform again sometime
soon. Conor Leary Massachusetts, USA
INSPIRED ME
Omg !!!! You guys are so cool !! I can't wait to see you again.
Your performance inspired me to sing my little heart out ! Well, I
can't wait to see you again !! Rachel Marathas
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE
I just wanted to say that The Cottars are absolutely
incredible, and the day I meet you guys I'm probably going to start
crying. You guys are all great musicians. I play the fiddle, piano,
guitar, and I sing—and you guys are all my idols. And my friends at
school (who hate Celtic music) love you guys, and they all know who
you are. YOU GUYS KICK CELTIC BUTT ! Christine Celtic musician
AWESOME ROLE MODELS
I have your CD and I listen to it like every night. Your music is a great get-away from Rap and R&B. To add to your talent, you four are awesome role models for me, and Fiona is my American Idol during my singing lessons. I just want to thank you girls and guys for your unbelieveable talent, hard work, personality, and
strive. A. Kerner
YOUR GROUP IS AMAZING
“A comment on your performance in Freeport (USA) over the summer: your group is so good! You have become one of my favourite groups and your CD occupies my CD player constantly. I think that you all have a bright future ahead of you, and I really look forward to attending more of your performances. Keep up the good work! Your group is amazing.” Jessica Wakefield
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS MUSIC
I still cannot get over the absolutely gorgeous music you play. It really makes me so alive and whole that I just want to thank you. You four are talented and beautiful, and I look up to all of you as my role models. I cannot wait to see you again, and I will count down the days until your next concert pops up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for filling my life with musical
joy. Liz Tillotson
WHAT WONDERFUL MUSIC
Hi there, Cottars! Just picked up 'Made In Cape Breton' a couple of days ago. I've been playing it ever since! What wonderful music! You guys remind me why I fell in love with Celtic music. Maybe I'll catch you at The Calgary Folk Fest — would love to hear you
live. Irena
BRIAR AND THE ROSE
Just wanted to share my recent experience with your music: I was sitting, having my lunch, when a short clip came on NTV of a young girl singing the most beautiful song called 'Briar and the Rose'. I love Celtic music and decided that I had to find out about this girl. So, I went to the music store and, after some searching, bought your CD. I listen to that song over and over, and can't get enough of it. You are so talented and have such a great future. I'm pleased to see you carrying on the Celtic tradition. I can't wait until you perform again in Southern
Ontario. Mike Hughes Ontario
A FAVORITE OF OURS
Hello. I am the mom of the band members of Celtic Spring, a group from Ojai, California. We have known of you for the last two years and have hoped to cross paths sometime. We bought your CD this summer in Cape Breton, and it is a favorite of
ours. Mary Wood Ojai, California (USA)
INCREDIBLE BEYOND DESCRIPTION
I have worn your CD out and I'm impressed by the calibre of your music. Yesterday, to say the least, I was blown away by your concert at the Capitol Theatre (Moncton, NB). The poise you showed was incredible! Your talent at such a young age is incredible beyond description, and I hope to be able to listen to a new CD soon. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon of music, poetry, and story. You have a great fan in
me. Fr. Jeff Doucette Riverview, NB
A LOT OF TALENT
Hello Fiona. My husband and I were flipping channels last night and heard you singing so beautifully. We used to be professional musicians (Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra) and so we like to think that we have good ears. My husband remarked that it takes a lot of talent to perform such a slow, long song musically. I was quite taken by your performance and hope to hear much
more! Martha and Wayne Nickoli London, Ontario
SIMPLY PHENOMENAL
I saw The Cottars in Savannah, Georgia. They were simply
phenomenal !!! Alex Georgia, USA
WAS STUNNED
Hello Fiona. I was at your show in Denver, Colorado, and was stunned by how talented you and your brother and your friends were. I am 16 years old and am leaving for the army in January. Thank you and God
Bless! Ben McSparren Colorado, USA
AMAZING
I listen to your cd 24/7, and I just wanted to suggest that you make another cd because I like your first one so much! My parents saw you perform and loved it! You are amazing! By the way, I'm 10 years old. Keep it up,
Cottars Olivia
EXCELLENT
I enjoyed meeting everyone at The Muse At tThe Gray Goose on March 9th, 2003. The group performance was excellent! Your good wit and fun on stage was very enjoyable. I look forward to seeing you all again some
day. Peggy Morrison
ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY
I just purchased the new CD On Fire yesterday and was absolutely blown away! I knew it was going to be hard to top the Made In Cape Breton CD, but you guys have done it. It far exceeded my expectations. The musicianship and vocals are absolutely amazing! I honestly can't pick a favourite song—they are all as wonderful as the next. I will be recommending this CD to anyone who will listen. Thank you for sharing this
gift. Kim Victoria, BC
FOUR FABULOUS MUSICIANS
I first heard The Cottars when they performed at the Lotus World Music Festival in Bloomington, Indiana, last fall. We knew that the performers were all teenagers, but were surprised by their talent and skill on multiple instruments. They also stepdance! And what a fiddler! Roseanne is amazing. But that's not all: all four of the musicians are excellent and engaging. What a performance! The CD is wonderfully varied, alternating vocal selections and instrumentals. I absolutely love Fiona's voice. I agree with one of the reviewers whose favorite piece is 'Briar And The Rose, which Fiona sings with Ciarán on harmony. It's hauntingly beautiful. (My other favorite song on the CD is 'I Know Who Is Sick'; I love the drumming.)
Buy this CD and, if you ever have a chance to see The Cottars in
concert, don't miss the opportunity to hear them live!
Reviewer, Bloomington, IN April 17, 2004
THEY'LL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF
The Cottars have so much talent! The vocals are crystal clear, and the harmonies are close. The instrumentals are lively. It's just an all around great album. Can't wait for
more. Reviewer, Moorhead, MN September 19, 2003
JUST INCREDIBLE—AND THEY KEEP GETTING BETTER
I first heard The Cottars when they were on tour with John McDermott. They stole the show! I've heard them many times since, and they keep getting better! My favorite song is 'The Briar and The Rose'. With Fiona in the lead and Ciarán adding a bit of harmony, it still brings tears to my eyes each time I hear it. And, you just have to see Roseanne (who just turned 13) fiddle and step-dance at the same time! WOW! Ciarán is really great on piano and whistles and guitar. And, Jimmy is a pro in his own right on guitar.This is a group to watch. I think they're going places. This is one
of the most delightful CD's in my collection. Rodon, Stoughton, MA March 25, 2003
JUST SO GOOD !!!
At the time they recorded this (i.e., 'Made In Cape Breton'), The Cottars were aged 14, 13, 12 & 11... but it doesn't matter to the results one way or the other. The singing and playing are just so good! All but two of the tracks are traditional, and some of the singing is in Gaelic. Lead singer, Fiona MacGillivray, has a perfect angelic voice — precise, clear, trnsparent, without a hint of children's choir, bel canto or blues-pop. The group can handle anything. The CD has slow 'sean nós' vocals on two tracks, jigs & reels, fast and boistrous, sentimental ballads — all performed perfectly and
easily. Jim Allan, Toronto, ON January 6, 2003
BEST I'VE HEARD IN A WHILE
I was just blown away by their talent! The main vocalists, Fiona, sings a beautiful variety of songs. All the other band members are amazingly talented, especially the fiddler (Roseanne) who can dance and fiddle at the same time. I definitely recommend buying this
CD. Reviewer, USA December 11, 2002
ENORMOUS TALENT
I learned about The Cottars through word-of-mouth. I decided to buy their album and, after listening to it, I'm blown away by the talent of these kids! Despite their young ages, they are polished performers. Fiona's vocals are charming. Roseanne's fiddling is incredible. And, the boys' accompaniment is a beatiful background for the songs. I prefer the slower vocal songs to the more lively reels. 'Scarlet Ribbons' with Fiona MacGillivray and John McDermott is probably my favourite piece on the album — although none of the tracks leaves any doubt that there is enormous talent there.
I look forward to the opportunity to see The Cottars in person. In the meantime, I'm just going to enjoy this lovely
album. Reviewer, British Columbia September 16, 2002
THE MOTHER SHIP
I used to think of THE COTTARS as being a lifeboat for our Scottish/Irish/Cape Breton musical culture. Upon reflection, I have revised that opinion. Now, I am sure that they are the Mother Ship and will inspire others by their
example. Robert MacKenzie Dartmouth, NS
I LOVE THE WHOLE CD ON FIRE
I just got my copy of 'On Fire' yesterday. I had no clue it was already in the stores. When my eyes spotted a bright red CD, I think I screamed when I saw it said 'THE COTTARS' on it !!! I love the whole CD; 'Ready For The Storm' is my total fav, though. I was so surprised that you included The Mummers Song or, as you call it, 'Calling On Song'. I used to sing that in Newfoundland when we would go mummering. I love 'Cape Breton Lullaby' too. I hope you make a Music Video. Hope to see ya in concert
soon. Rory NS
UNBELIEVABLE
Fiona: I'm writing this from Ireland, as that is where I live. All around me there is Celtic music all the time: in my grandparents' or grand-aunt's or uncles; houses, on TV, and of course in the local pubs. But, when I heard your CD, it was unbelievable. Your voice is so amazing, and I just fell in love with the CD.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that you have fans on THIS side of the Atlantic, as well as on your own side. Keep singing; you're
excellent. Aisling Ireland
MOST IMPRESSED
I am just listening to your most recent CD, 'On Fire', and I am most impressed. I enjoyed your first CD ('Made in Cape Breton') immensely, but you folks have matured beyond your years. I am also impressed with the recognition that you give to the legends of the music, in particular The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem. I send my good wishes to all of you and continued success with your musical careers. The music is safe when youngsters like yourselves come along and show such dedication. Great
job! Hughena MacDougall Dundee, NS
UNBELIEVABLY TALENTED
My name is Jean Marie, and I am an Irish dancer in Savannah, Georgia. In 2003, you and your band performed at St. Vincent's Academy and the Tara Feis. I'm writing to tell you that you are all unbelivably talented. I love you! Thank you so much for coming. I have a new favorite
band. Jean Marie
SO REFRESHING
We attended your concert at The Grand Theatre in Kingston (Ontario) on March 12th, 2004. It was wonderful. You are all so very talented, and you also have a very good stage presence. We wish you all the success in the world. It is so refreshing to hear our youth keeping alive the traditional music of our ancestors.
By the way, Ciarán: you have amazing keyboard skills.
We look forward to the release of your new
CD. Ron and Marilyn Murray Napanee, ON
TIMELESS
I am probably the only person driving around in the Middle East with your CD 'Made In Cape Breton' wafting from my car CD-player. It is brilliantly crafted, energetic and TIMELESS. I hope we can get to see The Cottars 'live' during one of our trips back home. Good luck and God
bless. Michael & Carol Ann MacKinnon Dubai, United Arab Emirates
THANK YOU !!
I still cannot get over the absolutely gorgeous music you play ! It really makes me so alive and whole, I just want to thank you: Ciarán, Fiona, Jimmy and Roseanne. You four are talented and beautiful, and I look up to you all as my role models.
I cannot wait to see you again, and I will count down the days until
your next concert pops up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for
filling my life with musical joy ! Liz Tillotson
MATCHLESS
I have to tell you that the concert (at the Rebecca Cohn) was a high point in our year. Jack O'Donnell's intro was a fine kick-off and, as for the performance, it was matchless. There was something moving, amusing, stirring, entertaining, virtuosic, and downright applealing going on at every moment. We thought the programming was beautifully laid out, and the engaging — and so casually adlibbed — remarks of the performers tied it together in an easy flow. Though we love your CD, there is a huge extra dimension in live performance — and the audience reaction was so warm. Again, thanks so much. Oidhche mhath. Jim Bennet Halifax, NS
SIMPLY STUNNING
“Having just heard your rendition of ‘The Briar And The Rose’ — literally in the last 10 minutes! — I had to write and thank you. I’m passionate about the music of Tom Waits, and have been tracking down as many interpretations of his as possible. Your version of this song is simply stunning, and moving beyond words. Once more, thank you.”
Jim Williams Staffordshire, England
MARVELLOUS
'On Fire' is marvellous. Too bad Wade Hemsworth isn't around to hear 'The Wild Goose'. Ciarán has probably done for that song what Fiona did for 'Briar And The Rose'.” Jack MacNeil Big Pond, NS
MOVED TO TEARS
“Fiona: I saw you and The Cottars on CBC last night (July 1st/04). I was moved to tears by your incredibly crystal clear, beautiful voice and the kind of songs you sang. I am glad that you are all so young because it means that you will be touching Canadians (and the rest of the world) with your music for a very long, long time to come! All my best for a long and happy career on stage. I know it will be successful. And now, I will jump on my bike and cycle to the CD store to get 'Made In Cape Breton'.” Carolann Glover Roberts Creek, BC
ENCHANTED
“Fiona: I just bought your new CD 'On Fire' today, and I haven't
been able to stop listening to it! The first song, 'Ready For The
Storm', is absolutely amazing! I am enchanted by your beautiful
voice! Please keep the CD's coming. And please — never stop singing.
You keep our heritage alive!” Cristen Young Halifax, NS
SWEETEST SOUND
Fiona: I've been looking for you and/or your music since I saw
the end of a Public Television promotion in the US probably over a
year ago. I never caught the name or I couldn't remember the name of
the group — but I will never forget the sound! Your the sweetest
sound that I have heard in a VERY long time.
John Reid
MELTING HEARTS LIKE MINE
Fiona: As I settled in to a relaxing evening of the ECMA's (2005), I had no idea what was coming. I am sixteen years old and am a very calm and collected individual. I never let things get to me and I always deal with emotional impulses rationally — until you went and shattered my defences. Honestly, your voice just pierced right through me in a way that no-one else's ever has and, for that, you get my heart-felt congratulations. Keep up the excellent work and have fun melting hearts like mine along the way. Thank you again for your moving preformance. If everyone in the world could only sit down for a few minutes and take in your magnificant voice, we might all be able to lighten up and get
along. Aaron Saskatchewan
SENSATIONAL & INSPIRING
I wanted to tell you how much my family & I enjoyed your performance this past Saturday (May/05) at The Family Music Festival in Chestnut Ridge. We had come to see Tom Chapin, so it was a fantastic bonus to discover The Cottars and your music. Your performance was sensational and inspiring. I've also been listening to and enjoying the 'On Fire' CD I bought Satuday. I like all of the music, and I just love the opening song, 'Ready For the Storm'.
Thank you again, and I will keep an eye on your tour page to see if you will be playing in the New York/New Jersey
area. Rob Nussbaum New York
OUR FAVORITE MUSICIANS
Four family members — including my wife, daughter, son-in-law and myself — drove from Maine on Sunday, May 22/05, to Fredericton for an evening of GREAT music by our favorite musicians, THE COTTARS. You guys were great, as always. Hey, when are you going to be in an area for us to see you again? You can tell we don't mind driving to listen to our
COTTARS! Art & Jeanne Totman Maine, USA
U R MY IDOL
My name is Katrina Currie. I am 13 years old and love the Gaelic language. I saw you show last nite,
May 22/05, at The Playhouse in Fredericton. I was sitting on your
right-hand side in the first row and you stared at me almost the
whole concert! I LOVE U. U R my idol. I have now taught myself how
to tap, and I am trying to get some money for a fiddle! Thanks for a
great show!! Katrina Currie New Brunswick
YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING
Hey. My name is Jessica. I am from St. Stephen and I am 17-years old. I saw the concert in Fredericton at The Playhouse last night. You guys are amazing! I have been to both of your concerts at The Playhouse and just love your music! I can't wait for your next
concert. Jessica S. St. Stephen, NB
AWESOME!
Hi. You guys are awesome! I saw you in Summerside, PEI, at The
Jubilee Theatre (my birthday present; couldn't have asked for a
better one!). Come back to PEI real soon!! Jody McM PEI
I WAS TOTALLY
AMAZED
Hi Guys. I just wanted to let you know how much I
enjoyed your show last week in Fredericton, NB (2005). I was totally
amazed by your performance. OUTSTANDING!!! I'm sure that everyone
who was there that night felt the same. Keep up the great work. With
talent like we were treated to that evening, there are definitely
great things to come from all of you. Carolyn Gallant New Brunswick
GREAT ENTERTAINERS
I have to tell you that the group did a fantastic job. You quickly forget that they are teenagers. Their musicianship, harmonies and rapport with the audience is exceptional. They are more than great musicians — they are great entertainers! I've talked to many people in the last week who all agreed it was one of the best shows to come to SAERC in years. Looking forward to seeing them
again. Bob Port Hawkesbury
THE BEST IN THE WORLD
Hi. I'm Paul. I'm 16, from Ontario. I just wanted to
say that you guys are the best Celtic singers in the world! PS: I
love 'The Briar & The Rose'. Paul C. Ontario
WHAT A CANADIAN TREASURE!
We just saw The Cottars in St. Thomas. What a tremendous group full of youthful energy and talent! Oh, what a Canadian
treasure! D. Edwards Ontario
AWESOME
Hi. This is Katie from Louisiana. I saw ya'll perform at my school and you all did so AWESOME!! Keep it
up! Katie S. Louisiana (2005)
BEST I'VE EVER SEEN
Hey Cottars! Ya'll were the best musicians I have ever seen! I loved that ya'll performed at our school, Our Lady Queen Of Heaven, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Thanx! Karlee Lake Charles, Louisiana
AMAZING
When ya'll came to The Banner Series in Lake Charles, LA, I went and saw the show and it was amazing! I was stunned when I saw how young and talented ya'll were. I love my CD; just can't get enough of it. I hope ya'll come back soon. It was
great. Emilee L. Lake Charles, Louisiana (2005)
GREAT STUFF
I recently saw The Cottars at The Crawfish Etouffee Cook-Off here in my hometown of Eunice, Louisiana, and ya'll really put on a show! So refreshing to see musicians playing REAL MUSIC! Great, great, GREAT stuff! Please come again sometime soon. You were very much
enjoyed. Trey Eunice, Louisiana (2005)
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING
I heard your music on NPR this past Saturday and I fell in love. When I heard that you were going to perform at The Heymann Center in Lafayette, I had to go. I am so glad that I did! Your performance was absolutely stunning! I was entranced. Please come back as soon as you
can! J. Matthews Lafayette, Louisiana (2005)
INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE
Hello from McNeese State. I'm a student here who attended your concert in The Banners Series. What an incredible performance! I'm a long-time Irish music fan, and I'm so glad that I had the privilege of hearing you guys!
Bravo! Angela Louisiana, 2005
YOUR SHOW WAS OUTSTANDING
My son and I saw you at Johnny D's in Somerville, MA, this week. Your show was outstanding, and your stage presence VERY impressive. We both loved the show. You should consider making a DVD; a CD does not fully capture the excitement of your
performance! B. Kirchner Massachusetts (March, 2005)
AMAZING WORK
Hey Fiona: I just gotta say that I'm a really big fan of The Cottars. And I had to write to you and say that you have the best voice out there for singing! It's amazing! You really know how to give it your all. Like, I remember a couple of years ago at The East Coast Music Awards, when you sang 'The Briar and the Rose', you made my mom come to tears! Well, keep up the amazing work with the
band! Alysha M. Glace Bay, NS
HERE'S TO SONG
I heard The Cottars on BBC Radio Scotland about two weeks ago. I think the track they played was 'Here's To Song' from the 'Made In Cape Breton CD. I was so impressed that I ordered the CD. It arrived and has become an immediate favourite! I've played it several times, especially 'Here's To Song'. I just love it! I didn't realize how young you are! You must receive thousands of e-mails like this one but please pass on the thanks, admiration and congratulations of an old guy in Edinurgh
to what must be some of the youngest, most talented and promising
musicians in the world.
Arthur Edinburgh, Scotland
AMAZINGLY TALENTED GROUP
Hello Cottars: Just this past August, I had the opportunity to see you play a show at the Irish Festival in Dublin, Ohio. I got a chance to talk to you and compliment you then, but I wanted to do so again via e-mail because I was so very impressed by your performance. I took a couple of friends with me who had never heard the music before (hell, one of em's not even Irish!) and they loved it. It was definetly worth the three-hour trip! I actually got the chance to see you guys play again in Ann Arbor, Michigan later that month. And I'm absolutely thrilled about the announcement of a third album! Congrats!
You four truly are an amazingly talented group and you deserve every good mention of it. Ciaran, you really do a good job of keeping the audience involved with your jokes, solo 'Right Field' bit and, of course, your excellent playing of guitar and piano. Fiona, I do not think I have ever heard a voice as beautiful or lovely as yours. I was truly awe-struck by 'The Cape Breton Lullaby'. Jimmy, you're an awesome guitar player, truly. And Roseanne, out of all the fiddle players I have seen, you've played with more energy and grace than any of them combined. You knocked us off our feet.
The standing ovations that we've given you have been more than well-deserved. You are all outstanding! It'shard to describe the good feeling we all left that first show with. I had been waiting a year to see you play ever since I first heard the Cape Breton album and, after waiting a year, patience paid off to the fullest of extents. I have never seen a better live performance. On top of that, you have influenced
me musically as well. I've been learning some folk guitar as well as tin whistle, bodhran, and piano. So I must say I have a deep respect for all of you and what you are doing. Thank you!
From a college kid — and true fan!
Ryan Gannon Ohio
OUTSTANDING SHOW
I attended your concert at The Bromfield School this evening. I would like to compliment the group on an outstanding show. I truly enjoyed it and will be attending future
events. Chris Butler November/05
LOVE YOUR MUSIC
Hi Cottars! I love your music and I hope that you come again to Harvard. Right now I am listening to your music and I feel very relaxed and very calm. I love your singing and dancing, and I think Ciarán has the funniest
stories. J. Symula November 2/05
MIRACULOUS
I have just seen the guest appearance you did on the PBS Channel
TV show 'Zoom In America', and was so compelled by your talent and
by the amazing magic of the Gaelic traditions. I am sure that you
are quite busy with your beautiful music but, as a new fan, I wish
to tell you personally how miraculous I think you are. Thank you for
presenting the world outside Nova Scotia with the grace and power of
your music. Alyssa August 7, 2005
WONDERFUL MUSICIANS
My lady and I got to listen to and meet you for a bit here in Grass Valley (California). We think you are wonderful musicians and nice kids — mature beyond your years. And we hope to hear your music for years to come and to see your faces in town from time to time. God's blessings, continued success, and please come
back! C Hazen October 6, 2005
WHAT A SHOW!
I just watched your show tonight at the Napa Valley Opera House and WOW! What a show! The four of you are fantastic! I'm so impressed with your talent, presence, and versatility. I was completely entertained for the entire show. I would love to know if you will be coming back to California next year. I'd drive to see your show
again. Angie U. October, 2005
SPECTACULAR
I just saw you last night at Longwood Gardens. You are spectacular, and I hope that you can return to this area whenever you can. I wish you great success — you're very
talented. A Fan August 3, 2005
IMPRESSIVE
My wife and I attended The Kansas City Irish Fest and were lucky
enough to catch your show on the Main Stage on Sunday. What a show!
We spent the whole day at The Irish Fest. We saw many bands on many
stages. Your band was by far the most impressive. Thank you so much
for coming to Kansas City. I hope that you enjoyed your stay as much
as we enjoyed your music. Please come back!!!! P. Jones Kansas City, September 5, 2005
AMAZED
I saw you perform at The Ark (Michigan). I thought it was great how you included the audience; it made it even more fun. I'm amazed at how talented you are! You did a great job. (Even my dad had an awesome time — and he doesn't usually listen to Celtic music.) I loved all of your solos; they seemed really difficult to
do. Shannon Michigan, September 7, 2005
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE
During the winter, I heard you guys playing on 'Good Morning Canada'. I was stunned and was extremely envious. Your musical talent and the soul that you put into your work was outstanding. I just heard you guys plat at Summerfolk and you were absolutely incredible. After waiting all evening in the rain, you certainly made it all
worthwhile! B. Ferenczy August 20, 2005
AN INSTANT FAN
I saw you perform for the first time at The Kansas City Irish Fest over the weekend. You've made an instant fan out of me. You guys are really great. I was disappointed that your CD's sold out at the Fest (that's good for you, though). It really says something about how everybody loved your music. I'll just order it online. Thanks for the two great shows I
saw! L. Hawkins Missouri, September 7, 2005
FABULOUS CONCERT
I just came from a fabulous Cottars concert at The DeCoste Centre in Pictou. You are just a great group of musicians, and everyone enjoyed the concert
tremendously. B. MacDonald August 13, 2005
BLOWN AWAY
Wow! I just saw you play with the Chieftains in San Rafael, CA tonight and I was blown away. You guys were incredible. All I could keep thinking was that you were my age (17) and I could not believe that you already had three albums! I loved the music, voices, fiddling, piano, guitar, dancing, and a beautifully spunky stage presence. Amazing, just amazing! I hope to be listening to you for years to
come. Micaela San Rafael, CA (USA), Jan. 27, 2006
JUST BRILLIANT!
Lovely. Saw you with the Chieftains in Austin, Texas, last Sunday night. Just brilliant! What gifts you all
have! Michele Frazier Austin, Texas, January 27, 2006
AMAZING TALENT
I saw you with the Chieftains last night in Albuquerque, NM and was very impressed. You have amazing talent. I just purchased some of your CDs.
Blessings! Dee Meier New Mexico, January 27, 2006
AMAZING TALENT
Saw you all in Albuquerque with The Chieftains, and you were great! You looked like you were having a good time and it showed. It's always a treat to see such amazing talent from ones so young. Wishing you the best of luck, your new
fan: Elliott Rogers New Mexico, January 27, 2006
PERFECTION, IN MY BOOK
Ever since 'Waterlily' was playing on my favorite internet station (RadioAcoustic) only yesterday, I must have listened to the song about a thousand times by now! What's there to say? Fiona's glass-like voce, the group's goosepimple close harmony, the well-balanced instrumental arrangements, the weeping mood-setting violin. This all adds up to perfection in my book. In the meantime, I got impressed by your bios as well. What an amazing group of fine young people you are indeed, to elaborate on this genre of music! Thank you for the music, and please go on and have success — and someday visit
Europe. Gerrit Vanoppen January 29, 2006
Fiona: WOW — I just have to say that, seriously. I have The Cottars
other two CD's and finally got the spare time to pick up
'Forerunner' — and just WOW! Each CD gets better and better. Your
voice — it's amazing, so so good — and the fiddle. I would just like
to congratulate you and your band members on putting out another
amazing CD. And please, on your next tour, come to Edmonton. Please!
I would kill to see you guys live. Duncan I. Edmonton, AB
YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!
I saw you with The Chieftains in Seattle, Washington. WOW!! You guys are great! I liked you so much that I went out and bought all 3 of your CD's at intermission, and I listened to one of them on the way home. You have a great future in front of you. Please come back to Seattle. I would definitely be there. Thanks to you and The Chieftains for a wonderful
evening. Delain Seattle, WA (February 1, 2006)
WAS ASTONISHED
Today on the internet I listened to some pieces of your new album, and I must say I was astonished. The sound is beautiful! It is certain I'm going to buy this CD. Here in the Netherlands it is already for sale (lucky I am !). Especially I like the song 'Pat Works On The Railway'. It is such an old famous song from the past...
I think your family would be very proud to have such great musicians in the family. As a matter of fact, I really like to listen to Celtic music. At home I have many CD's of The Chieftains. I understand you'll be on tour with The Chieftains, and I wish you lots of success. I hope you'll be planning to produce a DVD in the future (perhaps together with the Chieftains?). I'd really like to see you playing, singing and dancing!
Keep on making
music. Marco Metselaar The Netherlands
ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING ALBUMS
I am so excited that your tour with The Chieftains is bringing you to Washington D.C.! I have always been a huge fan of The Chieftains, however my main reason for attending this show is definitely you folks! Your previous two albums, which are cherished elements to my c.d. collection, are wonderful and show your amazing talent. But 'Forerunner' is one of the most amazing albums I have ever had the privilege to hear. I must admit that 'Send Me A River' is my favorite
off of the album, along with 'Hold On'—yet the album as a whole is
without a doubt magical and remarkable, to say the least! You all
rock!!! Kevin D. Washington, DC (Mar./06)
YOU GUYS BLEW US AWAY!
Saw The Chieftains last night (March 09/06) with you
all as the special guest! WOW! You guys blew us away! Great music,
great voices, great dancing! Made fans out of us! THANKS!Terrence C. State Theatre, New Jersey (2006)
AMAZING ... INCREDIBLE!
OK, NOW I'm, excited! We just received 'Forerunner' and absolutely LOVE it! The instrumentals are amazing and the vocals are incredible. We play it at work, we play it at home — and everywhere in between! Thank you SO
much. Ken & Debby R. Hansville, WA (USA), March 1/06
YOU HAVE AN AMAZING VOICE!!!
Fiona: I live in a small, cold town in Quebec;
it's about an hour from Montreal. I'm 16 and I love your music so
much that I just recently went out and bought your 'Forerunner' CD.
YOU HAVE AN AMAZING VOICE!!! Like, seriously, your voice is my
favourite voice of everyone on earth! Take care, your #1 fan. Athena Quebec (Can.), Feb. 28/06
WONDERFUL MUSIC
Thanks for all the wonderful music. We have enjoyed Allister's songs for many years, and are so happy to see The Cottars doing so well. We have been great fans since seeing them perform last fall at The Celtic Colours Festival. (The tribute to Allister was an unforgettable evening!) We'd love to see The Cottars come to Boulder/Denver on their next western US tour!!! God
Bless. R. Walsh Colorado (USA), Feb. 22/06
THE PERFECT PACKAGE
Just a note of thanx for a most enjoyable weekend of music at Milwaukee's Irishfest (2006). For my part, as a performing musician myself, I can genuinely appreciate all that you do. Your skills and talents, stage presence and engagement certainly are the perfect package to present such fine music. It was — and will hopefully continue to be — an on-going blessing for even more audiences yet to
come. Z. Stardust Milwaukee, WI (USA)
A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
I just wanted to write to personally thank you all for putting on such wonderful performances at The Milwaukee Irish Fest this year. I was so happy when I found out you were appearing there, as I go every year. I attended your Friday and Saturday shows. In fact, I saw you for the first time at The Irish Fest a few years ago and so much enjoyed your performance then and became an instant fan.
I especially like the versatility of your performances, that each one of you was featured playing or vocalizing, with both slow and faster numbers. I guess I liked the best Fiona's singing on 'The Briar and The Rose' on Friday in the tent. You could have heard a pin drop when the song ended. It certainly gave me chills! I didn't know she could play the tin whistle so well too. But all of you were wonderful, and I liked the occasional added humor too.
My only complaint is that you don't get around to the Midwest more often. I live in the Chicago area and saw you perform with The Chieftains earlier this year (I wish you had done more songs!), and also at the Chicago Celtic Fest a couple of years ago. But I sure wish you'd perform around here more often. (Or maybe I need to travel to Nova Scotia sometime to see you perform there?) Anyway I hope you consider more performances around Chicago in 2007. We have a few great festivals besides the Celtic Fest where I'm sure you'd be more than welcome. One of my Chicago favorites is the Heritage Center's Irish Festival in July, where The Makem and Spain Brothers perform just aboutn, I'll be watching for you. Thanks again and best wishes for the
future. R. Ramey Chicago, August/06
THE CLARITY OF YOUR VOCALS
Cottars: I thoroughly enjoyed your set at Irish Fest in Milwaukee (August, 2006). I also enjoyed your CD. I especially would like to compliment you on the clarity of your vocals. I know you've been to Chicago. Come on back! There are hundreds of Celtic music fans here who'd love to hear you
play. Craig B. Chicago, IL
GAVE ME GOOSE BUMPS!
Fiona: We saw you at Irish Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2006). It was the first time we saw your group and were quite impressed. You sang a song with your brother about a rose. What is the name of that song? It was beautiful and gave me goose bumps! We hope you will be performing at Irish Fest in the future. Rhonda A. September 9, 2006
ARRANGEMENTS FANTASTIC
Hi Guys: Just found your music on the net …amazing!!!!!!! I have been playing the accordion for about 30 years or more and play in a ceilidh/folk band with a couple of mates. Your arrangements of some of the old stuff are fantastic, and I have to say, Fiona, that your vocals make the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Beautiful. We live in the Stirling area of central Scotland where there is a fairly lively folk scene, but we could do with hearing more of your work. Is there any chance of you guys visiting Scotland in the future to tour, or perform at the Celtic Connections in Glasgow? Anyway, all the best and hope to hear you one day.
E. Kidd Stirling, Scotland
SOME OF THE GREATEST
I have two CD's of The Cottars. I believe they are some of the greatest singers & musicians in North America — maybe even the world! I have a passion for music, and especially Newfoundland, Maritime, folk, and Celtic music. Again, The Cottars are one of the greatest groups. Many thanks & God
Bless. J. Emberley Joe Batts Arm, Newfoundland (2006)
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE GROUP
Hello: We took in your show last night, 16 Nov/06, at The Playhouse in Fredericton — fantastic! Such talent and energy -- unrivalled. I was also deeply impressed with the new additions to the group. Bruce Timmons is one of those rare musicians who likes the back of the stage, but easily rivals those in the front. Additionally, Claire's fiddle rounds out the Celtic sound with a Cape Breton flair. Come back to Fredericton soon, so us transplanted Cape Bretoner's from Sydney Mines and Little Bras d'Orcan get another chance to see you 'live'. Dave and Lynn Gillan Fredericton, NS
ONE OF THE BEST
What can I say about The Cottars?. First, I must to say — forgives me for the English — I am from Brazil, and I just want to say that The Cottars is one of the best band that I heard. I have all the cd´s,and I am waiting more. Just want to be thankful by the songs you compose, by the violins, the flutes and all more. Thanks by all. Adriano Miguel Brazil
LOVED THE SHOW!
Hi: I saw you in Milwaukee, WI, at Irish Fest 2006. Just wanted to know if you will be back for 2007. Loved the show, and hope to see you
again. Rhona Amann
STILL IN AWE
Hello there:We attended your concert last night (Friday/April 6/2007) and are still in awe. Your music touched us deeply and we will never forget the wonderful time we spent with you. Our daughter Heather did a couple of dances for you and she is so happy to have done so. We wish you much success in your future musical and life endeavors. If you are ever out our way again, we will most certainly come to see you again. ps: We purchased all three of your cd's and are listening to them as I type, Alice & Richard Currie British Columbia
GREAT SHOW LAST NIGHT!
Hi Bev and Allister:I just wanted to pop a note to let you know that the group received at least 3 standing ovations last night here in Victoria! It was a wonderful, warm performance.Tonight we're looking at an audience of 500 !! Should be a spectacular show. I thought I'd take a moment to let you know not only how well-received the new band is, and especially what great kids you have! They are both -- and Claire too! -- atotal delight to host and get to know as people. Just wanted to give you another moment to be proud parents!! The Cussons Nanaimo, BC
ONE OF YOU BIGGEST FANS
Hi. How are all of you?I am like one of ur biggest fans I love your music and I am coming to see you guys preform friday at the port theater. I am in Carolyns dance group We are preforming a dance with you guys. I love your music. Also, for Friday, i was wondering if i could request a song. i don't know if you guys are singing it but it's Ready For The Storm. Please message me back. It would mean a lot.Thanks. Jackie British Columbia
AMAZING & REFRESHING
Hello from Seattle:My son and I would like to thank you for a great performance this past weekend in Victoria (April/2007). My son, Dakota, could not stop talking about how much he enjoyed the concert. He has been taking percussion lesson for about 2 years now, and he is going to ask his instructor if he can star to teach him about the bodhran. I truly felt that taking him to this concert opened his eyes to the wonders of music. He has always been into music, but this past weekend lit a larger fire within him. My wife and I have always tried to expose him to various types of music and live performances, but this performance seems to have struck a cord with Dakota. To see the energy, genuine emotion Ciaran, Fiona, Claire and Bruce was amazing and refreshing. I hope they continue with their works and hopefully come to Seattle or the Pacific Northwest environs again soon.Again, thank you for your music, stories and
time. Jeff and Dakota Rash Seattle, WA
GOD'S MUSIC
“I bought your 'Forerunner' cd today, and I have to tell you I love your music! I'm a big fan of Celtic folk music & Celtic music in general. Your music & voices are a breath of fresh air. Please tell me when you'll next be in the Boston area (I am originally from there), or possibly even in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. By the way, I ordered your first 2 cd's
just to enjoy the earlier you. Continue to play 'God's Music'. Paul Boston, May/07
Just Gorgeous! Hi there. I came upon your cd 'Forerunner' by coincidence when I was looking for a birthday present for my sister, who loves irish folk music. I was curious and, before giving it to her, I listened to it and was instantly taken by it! The voice of Fiona so pure, the instrumental accompaniment so light-footed and a very successful mixture of traditional and modern elements. it's just gorgeous! When will you becoming to Germany?? Marion Hamburg, Germany/2007
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