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The Stolen Child 4:220:00/4:22
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0:00/3:44
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Titania's Dance 3:140:00/3:14
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Sí Beag Sí Mór 3:000:00/3:00
THE HARPER AND THE MINSTREL
The Harper and The Minstrel are Jay and Abby Michaels, a musical duo that specializes in bringing Irish music to life with traditional instrumentation. Their music features the official symbol of Ireland, the Celtic Harp, and other instruments, such as the Hammered Dulcimer, Irish Flute, Penny Whistle, Viola da Gamba, Mountain Dulcimer, Guitar, and they both sing. From beautiful Ballads and Slow Airs to Jigs and Reels, to songs of the Faeries and Elves, their repertoire celebrates Celtic heritage with authenticity and respect for the past.
The Harper and The Minstrel have performed for over 20 years at venues throughout the United States and have recently brought their music to Ireland.
The Harper and The Minstrel also perform Medieval and Renaissance Music at Festivals, Libraries, and Schools.
Jay Michaels is known as The Harper. His collection of Harps includes a Caswell Cláirseach strung with brass wire, a Limeick Harp, strung with bronze and steel, and a small “Ancient Muse” Cláirseach built by James Skeen, strung with Yellow Brass. He also owns a few historical Harps modeled after early Renaissance instruments, as well as a more contemporary electric Harp. In addition to the Harp, he is also adept at playing the Viola da Gamba, Rebec, Dulcimer, and Guitar.
Jay is the Past President of The Historical Harp Society in the United States. He is also a member of The Historical Harp Society of Ireland, Early Music America, and The Viola da Gamba Society. His music has appeared in Television Programs and Independent Films.
Abby Michaels is the Minstrel in this dynamic duo. She is also a multi-instrumentalist who plays Flutes, Recorders, Penny Whistles, the Aulos (divergent flute), Bowed Psaltery, Guitar, Harp, and Hammered dulcimer. Her lovely voice, partnered with Jay’s baritone, creates spellbinding harmonies.
"Just Beautiful" - JON ANDERSON of YES
"You can best judge a musician's acumen by the way they interpret music, whether that music is familiar to you or obscure...Jay and Abby Michaels' deft adaptations of songs from Sting to Robert Burns are thrilling, and they reveal the pair to be artists of some skill," - MOTIF MAGAZINE
"Gently, lovely music...stunning voices." - RENAISSANCE MAGAZINE
"Sheer uniqueness" - DIRTY LINEN MAGAZINE
UPCOMING SHOWS
NEW HAMPSHIRE RENAISSANCE FAIRE
Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17
80 Martin Rd., Fremont, NH 03044
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HOPEDALE FAIRY WALK
Saturday, June 13th, 10 am - 3 pm
The entrance is just past the Bath House, behind 76 Dutcher Street, Hopedale, Massachusetts
https://friendsofhistorichopedale.com/hopedale-fairy-walk\
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THE MAINE RENAISSANCE FAIRE
Saturday and Sunday July 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th
ACTON FAIRGROUNDS, ACTON, MAINE
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