The musical group Ashelin is many things to many people—some hear the Isles of Ireland echoing in their breathtaking performances, others hear strong overtones of bluegrass right out of the Kentucky hills, while still more people will tell you Ashelin is Newfoundland folk in its truest form. Whatever brand you come to know Ashelin by, you can be sure that these five sisters serve up some of the tightest harmonies you’re likely to hear anywhere in North America today.
And Ashelin is returning to Colebrook on Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook. Sponsored by the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts, this show is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The group first performed in Colebrook in August 2012, and returns to the area by popular demand.
Ashelin is actually the five Palmer sisters, Cassy, Joesie, Kaliyan, Shaelin and Thea, who hail from Newfoundland, Canada. The sisters began singing and dancing to Newfoundland and Irish music as far back as they can remember while learning to play a stunning variety of instruments. Although they never expected this childhood passion for all things musical to be anything but family focused, they were soon embarking on a musical journey that is winning them attention and fans around the world.
Ashelin is actually the five Palmer sisters, Cassy, Joesie, Kaliyan, Shaelin and Thea, who hail from Newfoundland, Canada. The sisters began singing and dancing to Newfoundland and Irish music as far back as they can remember while learning to play a stunning variety of instruments. Although they never expected this childhood passion for all things musical to be anything but family focused, they were soon embarking on a musical journey that is winning them attention and fans around the world.
Known for their sparkling vocals and intricate harmonies, Ashelin shines through original songwriting and novel interpretations of traditional tunes. Since their first public performance in 1997, these young sisters have entertained thousands at such high profile events as the World Podium Influential Leaders series with guest speaker Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and a visit to Qatar for an audience with Queen Sheikah Mozah. Ashelin have showcased for Contact East, the JUNOs, and the ECMAs, and received numerous standing ovations at folk festivals across the Maritimes including the Stan Rogers Folk Festival. They have been toured in Ireland and performed during an extended stay at Dollywood in the spring of 2012.
“The energy these enchanting sisters project from the stage will capture the audience right from the start,” said Charlie Jordan, President of the GNWCA. “Ashelin is the latest of a series of stellar performers we’ve been able to bring to the North Country through our association with the Skye Theatre in Maine and we are delighted to have them return to Colebrook.”
Tickets for Ashelin are $15 each and on sale at Fiddleheads, 110 Main St. in Colebrook and at the door on the night of the concert. For more information on this and other upcoming GNWCA shows, visit the organization’s website at www.gnwca.org or call 237-9302 or 246-8998.
“The energy these enchanting sisters project from the stage will capture the audience right from the start,” said Charlie Jordan, President of the GNWCA. “Ashelin is the latest of a series of stellar performers we’ve been able to bring to the North Country through our association with the Skye Theatre in Maine and we are delighted to have them return to Colebrook.”
Tickets for Ashelin are $15 each and on sale at Fiddleheads, 110 Main St. in Colebrook and at the door on the night of the concert. For more information on this and other upcoming GNWCA shows, visit the organization’s website at www.gnwca.org or call 237-9302 or 246-8998.
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