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10/26/2023 07:17 AMNational touring act House of Hamill will perform at The Kate on Wednesday, Nov. 8. They have appeared in concert twice previously at the Grace Episcopal Church concert series.
House of Hamill’s music is described as “on the edge of tradition and innovation.”” The band includes Rose Baldino (fiddle and vocals), Brian Buchanan (fiddle, vocals, and guitar), and Caroline Browning (bass, mandolin, and piano). The trio tours nationally, performing at Celtic festivals and established folk venues.
The third House of Hamill album, “Folk Hero,” received strong support on the 2022 Folk-DJ charts, as well as from Celtic music podcasters. Their fourth CD, “Wildfire,” has just been fully fan-funded in three days through the Kickstarter platform. One of the tracks that will be part of the new album was released as a single in June. The title is “Shine”.
Baldino relates, “We set out to write a song that might inspire women in the US and give them hope after a tough year. The song is meant for women in all phases of life. It’s about having the courage to strike out into new territory and find a community in which you’re valued.”
All three musicians also tour with the long-time Celtic rock band Enter the Haggis, which means that House of Hamill is constantly on the road. Their 2023 schedule will lead them to at least 28 states and three countries, including hosting a sold-out musical bus tour through the west of Ireland last week. A repeat tour is in the works for April 2024.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, known as The Kate, is a non-profit performing arts center and concert venue that offers live music, concerts, comedy shows, theater, musicals, and children’s programs. The Kate’s mission is to provide educational opportunities in the arts and to be a legacy for the iconic actress. The Katharine Hepburn Museum is located on the first floor. Showtime for House of Hamill is 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 860-510-0473 or visit www.thekate.org.