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The Celtic Fiddlers celebrates 33 years - based out of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, are a vibrant group of 6 young professional musicians, ages 23-40. This unique group consists of fiddles, piano, mandolin, tin whistle, Irish flute, bodhran, cajone, accordion, banjo, bouzouki, bass, voice, guitar and drums. They have gained an outstanding reputation for their eclectic style and presentation.
Under the direction of Korona Brophy, musician, arranger and teacher, the Celtic Fiddlers, formed in 1993, perform at a wide milieu of international, national and provincial conventions and festivals, local folk festivals and events, school concerts and workshops, senior’s homes, celebrations and weddings. Their travels have taken them to New York, Ireland (6 tours), Isle of Man, Ottawa, Saint Pierre et Miquelon, and throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Last year’s (2024) tour included Bonavista, Ferryland, Dildo, Placentia, Flatrock, Pouch Cove, many conferences and five senior’s garden parties.
In May, 2022, the group had the honour of playing for The Royals on their visit to St. John’s (then Prince Charles and Lady Camilla).
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of their sharing of music education, culture and history. We are proud ambassadors of our province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Celtic Fiddlers are members of the Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, ArtsNL, NL Folk Arts Society, SOCAN and the East Coast Music Association. The Celtic Fiddlers were awarded the Instrumental Artist of the Year for MUSICNL in 2006. They have been nominated for Album of the Year, Instrumental Artist of the Year, Roots Album of the Year. They are presently recording their seventh cd, to be released in May, 2026.
The Celtic Fiddlers & Co. is a not-for-profit organization that relies on grants and CD production/sales as well as honoraria from performances to assist in travel and further CD production.
Their mission is to encourage our youth to appreciate their culture and heritage through music education.
God Rest Ye Merry Rachel/Janis/Korona/Riley – 3x Em
A Spaceman Came Travelling – Erin key Am
Waltz Around the Cape – Riley Key D
Galician Carol – group Key D
The First Christmas Day – Erin Key Bb
(Remembering loved ones)
I Buried My Wife Set - Jamie et al Key D
Catch the Wind (Riley) Key D
Gypsy – Rachel Key Em
Old Christmas Card – Jamie Key G
Song for A Winter’s Night – Jamie/Riley Key A
Fields of Gold – Erin Key A
(Fishermen away at Christmas) maybe reword this
Christmas Time in NL – Key C
Lonesome Boatman -Korona Key Bm
I’ll Be There Christmas Eve –Jamie Key F/G
Ready For the Storm – Erin Key Dm
Christmas Eve in St. John’s/Silent Night – Riley Key C
Ding Dong/I Saw Three Ships/Here We Come A-Caroling (D then A) – group Key D/G/D-A
(The Mummers and Kitchen party (solos and fiddle tunes are heard in the kitchen)
Santa is A Bayman (seque into Mummers) Key D
The Mummers - Jamie/Riley Key G
Fairytale of NY Key D
Rakes of Kildare/Up the Southern Shore/Cooleys Key Dm/Em/Em
Volcanic Jig Key G
Jingle Bells- Riley and Jamie Key G
Rakes Set w/ Cooleys
If you're Irish (Jamie)
Catch the Wind (Riley)
Foggy Dew (Erin)
NL Spring/Drowsy
Waltz Around the Cape (Riley)
Belfast Mill (Jamie)
Grace (Erin)
Reconciliation/Blacksmith
Buttons in the Wind (Riley)
Black Gold (Riley)
Sailor’s Wife Set
Intermission
Sweet Forget Me Not Set (Jamie and Riley)
Gypsy
Come, Me Little Son (Erin)
Lonesome Boatman
Candlelight and Wine (Riley)
Buried My Wife Set
Geese in the Bog
Pastures of Plenty (Erin)
Far Away in Australia (Jamie)
Spancil Hill (Riley)
Out on the Ocean
Smilin' Bastards (Jamie)
Scatter/Athol
4 vocal mics
3 DI's we have Baggs DI
2 Instrument mics
12 channel board
is there a stage? room for instruments?
For most venues, yes. If it is acoustically bright we can do acoustic set.
We can provide sound but not lighting
yes
We don't have our own tech but pay someone to do our shows
The best gig was the Rose of Tralee Festival in Tralee, Ireland in 2016
James Joyce Centre, Dublin Ireland 2024
Isle of Man festival 2008
Theatre venues which can seat 100 people
Pubs are very fun too
This is our 33rd year performing Irish Newfoundland music. We have toured Ireland on 7 occasions and perform across NEwfoundland and Labrador every summer. Also toured New York, and Ottawa, Canada
David Francey, Dougie MacClean, Ron Hynes, Rufus Guinchard, John Phippard, Gary O'Driscoll, Darcy Broderick
We arrive 45 minutes before venue for sound check and setup. We can play one hour and up to three hours
Yes, we have performed at festivals and concerts outside
We chose our own music. At times we may get a request to add a tune
They love the music, our arrangements with our diverse instrumentation, poignant songs, stories about Newfoundland and Ireland, dance-able music, sing along opportunities.
City of St. John's Tourism Development
The Ship Pub
The Jag Hotel
Littledale Senior's Home
Destination St. John's
Hospitality NL
McCarthy's Party
Conferences and assemblies
Delta Hotel
City of St. John's Tourism Development
The Ship Pub
The Jag Hotel
Littledale Senior's Home
Broderick's Pub
Cape Spear
Sheraton Hotel
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Charity Event
Folk
Ceilidh
Traditional English Folk
Traditional Irish Folk
Traditional Scottish Folk
Instrumental
Male & female vocalists
100% acoustic (no power)
Female vocalist
Can provide battery amplifier
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
Male vocalist
Gig Heaven has members, our newest member is (updated )
