The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. The combination of the powerful pipe solos, Roy's driving guitar backing and lead vocals and Phil's ethereal flute playing breathed new life into Scotland's vast repertoire of traditional melodies and songs. Over the years the Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes.
Audiences inevitably scrutinize the music more closely than their own.
If that is the case, the Tannahill Weavers make Scotland out to be a country to desire, one with a utilitarian appreciation of the old, an acceptance of the new and a quick and playful wit. Richmond Ballet provides quality performances, training and educational programs to citizens throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, and strives to make a significant contribution to the art form on a national basis.