Celtic duo to play TAPAC Saturday evening

CONTRIBUTED Fiddler Kevin Burke and guitarist Cal Scott just put out a new CD, "Across the Black River," featuring traditional Irish music and even a little bluegrass. The duo plays Weaverville on Saturday evening. Celtic Fiddler Kevin Burke and guitarist Cal Scott will be coming to the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

Burke and his fluid and ornamented Sligo-style of fiddle is one of the most recognizable talents in Irish music today. From his early days with the Bothy Band in the mid-1970s to his tours with the Irish supergroup Patrick Street and the Celtic Fiddle Festival, Burke is respected as both an ensemble player and a dynamic solo performer.

Multi-instrumentalist Scott has been playing a variety of music for years, everything from folk to jazz, on bass, brass, guitar and more. With extensive film and television scores to his credit, Scott brings a seasoned and complementary aesthetic to his accompaniment with Burke. He frequently sings his own songs when performing a show with Burke.

The duo's new CD "Across the Black River" incorporates new compositions, traditional Irish music and even a bluegrass classic.

Tickets are $12 presale and $15 at the door. They are available at Mamma Llama, Dragonfly Outfitters and Imaginations in Weaverville and Zion Natural Foods in Hayfork, or through PayPal at www.tapaconline.org.