Kristin Hacker-Hickman: Singer - Soprano/Alto - Kristin has been singing on stage since the age of 2. She is the front woman for the band, using her years of theater experience to keep the shows moving and upbeat. Along with her sister, Karin, she formed the group in 1997.
Karin Hacker: Percussion and Vocals - Karin played trumpet from 5-11 grade but what she really wanted to play was drums. In 1989 she bought a bodhran and took one class and there was no stopping her after that. She recently added the sickle to her mixed bag of other percussion instruments. She spent most of her life letting Kristin do all the singing, but when they formed the band in 1997, she stepped forward and is now the featured soloist on several songs.
Sarah Hacker: Whistles, Flute, and Vocals - Sarah is the mom of the group, literally (Karin and Kristin are her daughters). She has been playing the transverse flute for almost 50 years. Five years ago she picked up her first tin whistle and its been surgically attached to her hand ever since. She takes all requests, except the one to stop playing. Her considerable musical talent extends to singing as well.
Jennie Nichols: Singer - Soprano - Jennie joined the group in 1999. She has been singing for most of her life as well. She brings a level of technical expertise, due to her formal training in music theory. She has composed several songs for the group, and often arranges harmonies.
Kailey Aman: Vocals and Nanny - While not yet, technically, a full member of the group, Kailey has been helping us out with A.J. since 2005. Kailey's mom was one of Sarah's Girl Scouts, so she's been a member of the family since she was born. Kailey is active in theater and music at her high school. She's president of the Drama Club, and she's a member of the elite show choir. Her family is active in black powder re-enactments, and she's often called on to sing at their Rendezvous. She is working on learning the guitar and the whistle, and, once she's ready, she's going to be a welcome addition to the Shillelagh Law show.
Influences
Connie Dover; Scartaglen; Bob Reeder; The Elders; The Clancy Brothers; Seamus Ennis; The Irish Rovers; Battlefield Band; The Thistle & Shamrock; Simon & Garfunkel; Sonic Spectrum
Shillelagh Law is an acoustic Pan-Celtic stable-band, that was founded in 1997, and is based in Missouri. Pan-Celtic means we try to cover a range of Celtic musical traditions instead of just sticking to Irish, Scottish, or Welsh music. The music of any country where a Celtic tribe once ruled, or rebelled, is fair game. Stable-Band is a play on the fact that most of the music we sing predates the term “Garage.” Unlike many “girl” groups, Shillelagh Law does not limit our repertoire to pretty love songs. We sing a gamut of music that ranges from drinking songs to war songs, and, love songs to hymns.
Since Shillelagh Law specializes in period historical festivals, we strive for authenticity in our music. We reject songs with modern references in favor of timeless traditional tunes. Several of our standard songs actually date from the 14th and 15th centuries. However, in the right setting, we've been known to throw out some mean Simon & Garfunkel, too. This, along with our irreverent stage presence and delightful interactive banter, serves to give audiences an experience they don't soon forget.
We perform in a variety of venues, including festivals, churches, schools, parties, pubs, and occasionally random street corners. As a group we pride ourselves on the simple artistry of the combination of voice, flute, and drum, in a style that is as pure as the harmonies we create.
The group consists of Kristin Hacker-Hickman (singer, percussion), Karin Hacker (bodhran, spoons, sickle, other odd instruments, singer), Sarah Hacker (whistles, flutes, percussion, singer) and Jennie Nichols (singer, tambourine). Amongst us we have over 150 years of performing experience.
The group got its start on the bridge into the SCA Dell at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Kristin sang and Karin played bodhran. They were SCA volunteers. In 1997, Gina DeBarthe joined Kristin and Karin when they turned professional under the name Shillelagh Law. In 1998 Gina left the group and Sarah joined. In 1999, Jennie joined the group.
Our first CD, “Songs from the Bridge” came out in 2001.
GOT SHOTS?
If you've take pictures of us at one of our live shows, and you'd like to share them on our site, feel free to contact us. We'll be happy to post them with a photo credit for you!
NEW ADDITIONS
The bottom row of our Top 28 is now dedicated to new members of the Shillelagh Law family! So everyone there is a recent addition. Stop by, say Hi!, compare notes, and let us know what you'd like to see from our group in the future!
Help THE INDULGERS celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the "2009 KANSAS CITY IRISH FEST", located at the Crown Center Square in the heart of Kansas City, Misouri! The band is looking forward to returning to Kansas City and playing the 2009 Irish Fest. The Indulgers will kick off the events Saturday morning Sept. 5th with a show on the Boulevard Stage from 11:30AM -12:30PM and perform again on Sunday, Sept 6th on the Boulevard Stage from 4:00-5:30PM. Join us in Kansas City for a kick-ass Labor Day Weekend! Hope to see all our old friends and many new friends at the shows. * *
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Enjoy our new song "Whiskey Tonight" and drop by our site for a free download of the song. ** Cheers!
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Hi Shillelagh Law ... sharing our Shaman Strings 9min video. The ‘strings’ and I were live on our March 29th Concert. Beatrice added her vocals in the studio.
Keywords: Afterlife, Breath of Life Treasures, Mediation & Letting Go… Note: 2Gatewhey did share this video with a few friends. Let us know what you think Enlighten US, Scot ;-)
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