Music affects culture!
Our interview continues with The Next
Generation Leahy
…
We asked if they felt their “type of music” was a dying art. We
wondered if their audience was that of an “older
generation”, living from the momentum of The Leahy Family
… They tell me they do not feel they have a “target audience”. Anyone who loves enthusiasm, upbeat tempos,
Celtic music, foot tapping rhythms, fantastic dance, song, joyous music, will
love The
Next Generation Leahy! Doug
and Jennifer try to provide access
for all visitors, to make their performances affordable for all, in particular,
children.
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| The Next Generation Leahy Ontario Festivals Visited ~ Interview at Home in Lakefield |
Music affects culture!
The root of their music is Irish, Scottish, mainly inspired from Cape Breton. We asked how they felt
their music fit into the society and music of today. Their type of music roots
are based from dances, waltz, rigs and more. On a smaller scale, Jennifer says the culture starts with
small parties and family gatherings. “Music
starts the party!”
On our way out, we discovered that this
was the first interview the children had done, and Mom tells us truthfully they
were nervous. While the Leahy Family welcomed us into their
home, I had to confess to the kids that I was nervous. They are so talented, I
was inspired and in “awe” seeing them
at the Westben Arts Festival Theatre, I felt privledge to have their
time, insight and share an experience of learning from their experiences.
We stopped to enjoy the cattle grazing
in the field by the house and the Gary
shot some footage for the boys as they performed "their famous golf swings"!
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| The Next Generation Leahy Ontario Festivals Visited ~ Interview at Home in Lakefield |
We hope you have enjoyed this series of
“THE
INSIDE SCOOP” with The Next Generation Leahy. In the
meantime, we welcome you to follow Doug Leahy and The Next Generation Leahy
at http://www.dougleahy.com/home.html.
Their 2015 Tour Schedule is available as they journey across North America.
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