Valerie Plested,Fiddle, Vocals: Valerie is one of the finest and most musically expressive young talents to have emerged on the Southern Celtic music scene. Originally from San Antonio where she performed as a member of the All Ireland-winning group, St. Jame's Gate, she relocated to Mississippi to complete her master's degree in Anthropology.
Don Penzien,Guitar, Bodhran, Whistles, Vocals: Don's dexterous work on dadgad guitar provides not only the solid, driving rhythms that are a hallmark of Legacy performances, but also perceptive and sensitive accompaniments to songs and airs. Don also is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of MS Medical Center.
Justin Murphy,Flute, Whistles, Vocals: An exceptional player of flute and tinwhistle, Justin's powerful tone and swaggering rhythm have been favorably compared to Seamus Egan and Frankie Kennedy. Singing, guitar, and bodhran also are among his considerable list of talents. Justin also earned his masters' degree in Anthropology. www.justinmurphyirishmusic.com
Influences
Individually, our influences are quite diverse. (For example, Richie was quite influential on Justin's playing, while Richie was influenced by musicians he came into contact with, like Pearl O'Shaughnessy, Willie Clancy, and the Fureys. As a band, doubtlessly influenced by The Bothy Band, Planxty, Ossian, Patrick Street, Altan, more to be added when we can think of them all.
Sounds Like
Irish trad, like! If you like L..nasa, Dan.., The Bothy Band, Trian, Planxty, Dervish, Altan, Teada, Patrick Street, and Irish traditional music in general, then you'll like us!
Upcoming Shows -- See Google Calendar!
Legacy's gig CALENDAR is available as a Google Calendar, and can be added to your own calendar.
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Legacy has drawn the enthusiastic attention of Irish traditional music fanatics all across the South and Southwest. Typically appearing as a three to four-piece configuration, Legacy draws its core members from the most accomplished Celtic musicians in the region. These talented multi-instrumentalists are often joined by a champion stepdancer-their skill is undeniable, their arrangements are complex and challenging, and their performances are tight and energetic.
Too many late nights. We need to stop hanging out with the fans & bartenders after the gigs. Gets crazy, but thats N.O. Hope to see you back here soon or try and make time to catch you guys one night. Keep the faith! Slainte
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We are very happy to have you as a friend of the Firestarters. Music doesn't make the world go round, but it helps us keep our balance while the earth spins. Hope to see you soon.
Slán
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