Laura MacKenzie with Gary Rue
A sparkling and original duo, rooted in tradition, presenting a rich tapestry of marvelous music. Offering concerts and community programs.
wonderfully arresting traditional music. Laura performs a great wealth of
tunes and songs from Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton, Central France and
Northern Spain on a splendid array of wind-powered instruments, including
flutes, whistles, concertina, gemshorn, unusual bagpipes both bellowed and blown,and voice. With astonishing versatility, her performance is supported by the grace, warmth and humor, the craft, knowledge and lore gleaned over a lifetime of music-making.
"High Priestess of Celtic music" - Minnesota Public Radio
With his full-throated, melodic guitar style and vocal contributions,
Gary Rue perfectly compliments MacKenzie's musical prowess. He
brings a rich and bountiful background of artistry and composition to
traditional "Celtic" music, ensuring an extraordinary duo performance.
traditional artistry come together, something wonderful happens: a driving,
intensely melodic profusion of sound….…. a hybrid of flutes in full flight ~ voices that lilt and soar ~ percussive, persuasive guitar ~ and hold-on-to-your-hats piping, delivering an evening of sustained musical elegance.
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SHORT INTRO VIDEO: Laura MacKenzie with Gary Rue- Click HERE.
Laura INTRO VIDEO: For a one minute Introduction to Laura - Click HERE.
FOR LAURA'S BIO Highlights: Click HERE.
MORE VIDEO (Laura MacKenzie and the Lads) Click right HERE to view*
*Laura and the Lads (Laura with Gary Rue and Michael Bissonnette) recorded a LIVE TV program for Baby Blue Arts - Baby Blue selected several of the many pieces for a feature on their website.
A "Behind the Scenes" interview is also available on Baby Blue Arts - go to "Search Artists", then "Interviews"
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**Laura is a Bush Artist Fellow in Traditional and Ethnic Performing Arts**