2000 News Releases
October 5th, 2000
Murray tours with Spiritwind in Fall Celtic Celebration
After a successful Summer festival tour, East Coast Folk and Celtic singer Patricia Murray is teaming with Toronto Juno-nominated bagpiper Rob Crabtree in an original production of Spiritwind, A Celebration of Celtic Music for Fall.
Murray and Crabtree co-wrote and star in the production, which focuses on the intrigue of the Fall season - a time of reflection and mysticism in Celtic tradition. The show is an integrated blend of award-winning bagpiper Rob Crabtree's instrumental pieces and award-winning vocalist Patricia Murray's songs in both Gaelic and English.
'I am really excited about working with Rob on this highly original project. Music during the Fall served an important role in the Celt's life. I look forward to exploring this theme and sharing it with audiences'.
The Fall has had tremendous significance to the dwellers of the Highlands of Scotland across the centuries. During the show, connections between the music and the season are explained. The audience can follow as Spiritwind travels from the golden harvest days of late summer to the mysterious and ancient rites of Samhain (Hallowe'en) to the arrival of the first frosts of Winter.
Spiritwind will take place in Toronto on Friday, October 27th, 2000 at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street (one block North of St. Clair). Show time is 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm).
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. For information and tickets, call (416) 489-6414 or email crabtree@arvotek.net. Visit the Spiritwind website at http://www.patriciamurray.ca/spiritwind/
Murray is currently starring in the Fall revue, Ceilidh on the Road, at the Confederation Center of the Arts in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island until October 14th. Please visit http://www.confederationcentre.com/road.html for more information.
May 30th, 2000
Patricia Murray to perform at Confederation Centre
Patricia Murray is heading for Prince Edward Island for two weeks to host and perform at the Confederation Centre's first production of 'Ceilidh on the Road'.
The show features Murray's original and traditional songs as well as members of the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada.
It is described as a 'celebration of PEI's rich Celtic heritage, showcasing bagpiping, drumming, fiddling, step dancing, highland dancing, and singing.'
This show, created specifically for the Charlottetown Festival, opens the season on Wednesday through Saturday, May 31 to June 3 inclusive, and June 7 through June 10.
The show will also be performed on two Monday evenings: June 5, and June 12. It returns in the fall for another run from September 20 to October 14, Wednesday through Saturday.
March 26th, 2000
Tidemark Welcomes Patricia Murray Home
Folk singer/songwriter Patricia Murray has returned to her roots and is reintroducing herself and her debut solo recording 'Portraits' with the help of Tidemark Distribution.
Tidemark will be working with Patricia to distribute her recording throughout the East Coast and Canada. To celebrate this new partnership and her arrival back in Halifax, Patricia will be performing at the Velvet Olive on Wednesday April 19th at 8:00 pm. Joining her on stage will be Dave MacIsaac, Rick Tersteeg, and Kim Vincent. This line up performed in Patricia's showcase at the 2000 East Coast Music Awards in February.
Patricia is an award winning folk and Gaelic singer/ songwriter who has performed for audiences across the country and abroad. Her knowledge of music and Celtic studies stems from her degrees from both Dalhousie University and the University of Toronto. Since receiving her second degree, Patricia has progressed from academics to songwriting and performance. Patricia is following her dream to return to the Maritimes and establish herself as an East Coast artist.
"This is the place to be in Canada to develop my music. Due to the growth and assistance of the East Coast music industry it is possible to launch a successful career from Halifax. Tidemark is an essential part of this based on their unparalleled support of East Coast artists. I am very excited about the relationship with Tidemark and the opportunities it will bring."
Now settled in Halifax, Patricia is currently working on her second album, performing and planning a summer festival tour. For more information on Patricia and her music stop by the Velvet Olive on April 19th to see her perform.
February 2000
Murray to be featured on Atlantic Airwaves
Patricia Murray will be featured on CBC Radio One's February 26th broadcast of Atlantic
Airwaves, starting at 5:05pm (Atlantic). Patricia will talk about her debut solo cd, Portraits,
and several songs will be highlighted. She will also talk about her recent move back to the
Maritimes and how it has influenced her music and songwriting.
January 11th, 2000
Sneak preview of showcase performance
Click below to preview one of the songs Patricia will be performing at the upcoming East Coast Music Awards. The tune, Lowlands of Holland, was recently recorded at GenMac Studios on Prince Edward Island.
Lowlands of Holland (Trad., Arr. Patricia Murray) 4:26
 MP3 format (2085K)
(for help with .mp3 format or to find an mp3 player, please visit www.mp3.com or www.real.com)
January 10th, 2000
Details set for 2000 ECMA showcase
The times and locations for showcases at the 2000 ECMAs in Sydney have been finalized. Patricia will open the Friday (February 4th) showcase event at 9pm. This year's showcases will be held at the historic Armouries in Sydney, Cape Breton.
Special guests to perform with Patricia include:
- Halifax-based musician, Dave MacIsaac, who was nominated for two ECMA awards at this year's event.
- Prince Edward Island's Kim Vincent on fiddle and guitar, featured prominently on Patricia's recording, Portraits.
- Rick Tersteeg, a fantastic cellist from Breadalbane, P.E.I., who has also performed on many occasions with Patricia (and also featured on Portraits!).
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