Why an Interview,,,

Over the years we have been able to meet and talk with some very interesting people. They have shared with us their knowledge and have provided us with a great deal of insight as to how and why festivals and events work and why they are so important to our communities and to the Province of Ontario. With this in mind, we decided that we wanted you to meet and hear from some of the wonderful people who work so hard to provide us all with such wonderful Ontario Festivals and Events! We are pleased and proud to present "THE INSIDE SCOOP"!

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Music affects culture! ~ The Next Generation Leahy

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.

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"!
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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