Hillbilly Celts to perform March 24th at the Gillett Chapel, Elkhart cemetery

 

[March 16, 2019] 

The Finale of our March celebration of the Irish will be at the Gillett Chapel on Sunday March 24th starting at 2pm. Celtic and old time Appalachian music will be played by “The Hillbilly Celts”, featuring Dennis Cline, Joe Readnour, and Dan Grover.

Dennis Cline, learned to play guitar and was influenced by Mississippian John Hurt’s folk music. Fifteen years ago, he added playing the claw-hammer style banjo to his many talents.

Joe Readnour is a veteran piper who has played with various groups including the St. Andrew-Springfield Pipe Band for 10 years. Dan Grover a singer/songwriter played both guitar and bass with the Cactus Ranch Band, and loves to entertain. These long-time musician friends will bring a lot of music to Elkhart on Sunday March 24.

Admission fee and reservations are required and can be made by calling 217-947-2238. Reservation forms are available at the Elkhart Historical Society web site: elkharthistoricalsociety.org 

An Irish Lunch will be available prior to the concert at The Wild Hare Café for a separate cost from 11a.m. to 1 p.m.  Lunch will consist of Irish Beef Stew served with soda bread followed by Apple Cake topped with whipped cream and beverage of choice.

The lunch is separate from the concert, but either or both can be reserved by calling 217-947-2238.

[J Rob. Wilson]