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    "What's Castlebay all about? -- Seafaring, the darkness and lightness of the coast of Maine, the rhythm of the tides"
    -- Peter Spectre, marine author

    Fred Gosbee and Julia Lane on the dock in RockportCastlebay treats an audience to a musical journey through time and across the Atlantic as they interweave timeless songs, spritely dance tunes, and haunting aires inspired by the spirit of our rich nautical and Celtic heritage. Exuberant vocals are supported with Julia Lane's unique self-taught, award-winning Celtic harp style, and Fred Gosbee's expertise on 12-string guitar, violin and woodwinds. Their deep appreciation for the unique character of their home state of Maine, as well as the Celtic lands, Castlebay blends history, legend and experience into their personable performance style.

    Since 1984 Fred Gosbee and Julia Lane have created a body of work which celebrates Maine's maritime heritage and environment. Known for their arrangements of traditional music, they have also received critical praise for their evocative original compositions; Gosbee for his finely crafted narrative ballads and Lane for her imagery and beautiful melodies.

    Castlebay has frequently appeared at sea music festivals in both the United States and Europe They have shared their songs and stories on concert stages from Nova Scotia to Florida where they have delighted audiences of all ages.

    Together, Lane and Gosbee have written, recorded and produced two albums of original music, Song of the Sea and The Ballad of Cappy John . These songs depict the lives of those who live by the sea, not only the deep water sailors, but also the shipwrights, coasters, fisherman and their wives. These are the people who established Maine as a maritime legend and who continue to build that legend with their daily lives of skill, hard work and pride.

    In 2006 they released a live concert recording of maritime songs, Islands In Time. This CD was recorded in several venues from Maine to North Carolina between 2004 and 2006.

    Castlebay tours throughout the year. Bring a taste of Maine to your locale! For up to date information on our schedule, travel plans, and fees please contact us.

    May there always be safe haven from the storm
    May the sun glow softly on your skin
    May the stars shine bright
    May the dawn come clear
    May you always run before the wind
                             from Run Before the Wind©Julia Lane
       

    Cappy John's Bride

    The Mackerel Jig/Out on the Ocean

    Three Fishers

    Run Before the Wind

     

     

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    Drive Cold Winter Away” — songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and the British Isles.

    Drive Cold Winter Away” — songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and the British Isles.

    Thursday, December 17, 2020 @ 7:00PMThu, Dec 17, 2020 @ 7:00PM

    Boothbay Opera House, 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, Maine

    Maine’s premier Celtic duo, Castlebay, will “drive cold winter away” with joyous and mysterious seasonal songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and the British Isles. The lilting sound of Celtic harp, Irish flute, fiddle and guitar will mingle with vibrant songs of revelry and wonder. Come celebrate, sing along and experience a little Celtic enchantment. LIMITED SEATING. All Reserved, Socially Distanced. Masks required. Windows open, so bring jackets and blankets. 7 PM Concert, doors open at 6:30. Bar serving refreshments. Advance tickets are $20, and available only directly from the Box Office at 207-633-5159.

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     ‘T is Winter Now-Christmas in New England

    ‘T is Winter Now-Christmas in New England

    Friday, December 11, 2020 @ 7:30PMFri, Dec 11, 2020 @ 7:30PM

    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street, Camden, Maine

    Seasoned with heritage and humor, Castlebay’s ‘T is Winter Now-Christmas in New England program features both colonial and contemporary music, poetry and stories of winter in New England. Songs and traditional tunes accompanied with guitar, Celtic harp, fiddle and woodwinds lift the spirit and warm the heart. Due to Covid19 concerns there will be no in-house audience. The show will be livestreamed on our the Camden Opera House facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/camdenoperahouse

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    Castlebay Samhain Concert

    Castlebay Samhain Concert

    Friday, November 6, 2020 @ 7:00PMFri, Nov 6, 2020 @ 7:00PM

    Cadenza, 5 Depot Street, Freeport, ME

    Castlebay will present a concert of both traditional and contemporary songs in celebration of Samhain, the late autumn Celtic holiday known to most people as Halloween. This special concert will explore the many aspects of the Samhain celebration through songs, poetry and stories of harvest and the twilight of the year.

    $12 advance / $15 at the door

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        John, Come Kiss Me Now 4:37
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