Castlebay, a Maine duo that performs maritime and Celtic music and song

Here are some of the programs we have available. Just click on any link to get a more detailed description. We are always open to special program requests, just contact us to find out more.

Robert Burns, the Man, the Myth, and the Music

34 minute live concert demo

The poet Robert Burns (1759-1796) collected and wrote new lyrics for hundreds of traditional Scottish folk tunes which he felt were falling into obscurity. Working in the Scots language of the "lowlands", which is distinct from the Gaelic of the highla...more

Music from the Maine Coast

34 minute live concert demo

Castlebay 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...(more)

Castlebay School Programs

Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee have many years' experience presenting programs integrating music, lore and social history at schools, museums and libraries throughout the Northeast and beyond...(more)

The New Bardic Tradition

In ancient days, the bards were the "Keepers of the Lore". More than just a courtly diversion, the role of a bard required diplomacy, creativity and 19 years of training. In a non-literate society, they were the libraries,... (more)

Celtic Cross Quarter Programs

The most important festivals of the Celtic peoples were the Cross Quarter Days, which are halfway between the solstices and equinoxes. These holidays have survived into modern day America as the children's holidays of Halloween, Groundhog Day and May Day..(more)