Spiral Arts announce their return to the world of live entertainment!

Spiral Arts announce their return to the world of live entertainment!

For Spiral Arts' first event, the team are delighted to be hosting the wonderful 'Caim', a trio of fantastically talented singers and musicians.


So, what is Caim about?
A "Caim" concert combines Scottish and Irish traditional and contemporary songs, story and dance. Spiral Arts share songs that are important to them and they invite their audiences to join in with the singing and dancing! You'll find music that goes straight to the heart, songs and stories to make you laugh, tunes to set your feet a-tapping and haunting harmonies that will uplift your spirit.


About the artists
Heather Innes, Jacynth Hamill & Pauline Vallance, the three members of Caim harmony trio, may be separated by the Irish Sea but they are not divided musically. Pauline’s roots in Scotland, Jacynth’s in Northern Ireland and Heather’s in Zimbabwe. Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Australia all contribute to Caim’s strong and varied traditional repertoire.

Also feeding into the mix is the life experience and wider musical experience of each of the women:

Heather’s vibrant a cappella singing which served her well in her early days on the folk-club circuit, continues to provide a strong foundation in the group, as does her time as a key vocalist and bodhrán player in the bands “Dúlamán” and “Firefrost”. Now and again she ventures into song-writing – when a place or event speaks strongly to her. One of those songs is the evocative “Rannoch”.

Jacynth has a solid choral background which she puts to good use in arranging material for the group. Her pure and light voice adds an ethereal quality to the 3-part harmonies as well as suiting the plaintive solo songs she adds to the mix. She is skilled at engaging others in singing – whether audiences or small groups.  This also applies to dancing!

Heather and Jacynth sang as an a cappella duo for 16 years, made 9 albums and toured in UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia and Thailand. In 2015 Pauline joined the group – converting it to a harmony trio with harp and flute.

Pauline’s classical as well as folk background, her instrumental skills, some honed by orchestral playing, and her lyrical voice have enriched Caim’s sound and repertoire. She is a talented songwriter, turning events she has experienced, items she has read about, or a notion that has taken her fancy into a moving, a poignant or a hilarious song. Pauline also has the ability to engage folk in song interpretation or writing workshops.


Here's the date for your diary
Saturday October 23rd at 7.30pm | Doors open at 7pm

St. Leonard's Church
Hartington Road/ Valley Road
Spital
Chesterfield
S41 0HE

Tickets £15 on the door (contactless card payment preferred) or via Eventbrite.

 

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