Kirkmount

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(From Kirkmount.com) Celtic tunes often grow from a story or event. The story of the Bigney family's music begins with a forgotten village in the hills of Nova Scotia that is now all but reclaimed by the wilds. Wander with us through these quiet woods, following Grampa and his memories of this place: here is the stone foundation that was once a home - this break in the trees was the main road - a pile of rubble was once the schoolhouse where folk would dance strathspeys and reels all night. Stand here for a moment, surrounded by the silence, and listen with us for the notes of Great-grampa's fiddle, lingering still. Run your hands over the white-washed walls of the church and feel the imprint of other hands there. This is Kirkmount. The Bigney family has entertained audiences across the country with tunes that range from lilting, soulful airs to the Scotch snap of lively jigs. Tutored by Celtic music greats Alasdair Fraser, Buddy MacMaster and the late Jerry Holland, the family's strong roots in their Nova Scotian musical heritage give spirit to arrangements of traditional tunes and original compositions alike. The band has self-produced four full-length recordings, three of which are currently available through [their] online shop. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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