SCOTTISH FISH AT THE BELFRY
Fri, Dec. 6 at 7:00 pm
This Boston-based quintet performs lively and unique arrangements and offer a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music.
These five young women began the band as elementary school children, and have remained together for the last decade. Now in their late teens and early twenties, their intense chemistry is clear in their performances and music. Their youthful enthusiasm, original arrangements, and high-energy performances have entertained audiences throughout New England and beyond for a decade.
Scottish Fish have performed at public and private venues and festivals across the United States and Europe including Boston Celtic Music Festival, the Bellingham Celtic Festival, and Festival de Ortigeuira. Their music and performances have earned them features on WGBH, KALW, and in American Girl and Folkworld Magazines; attracted the attention of programs such as America's Got Talent; and secured an international audience of over two hundred thousand followers on Instagram.
Tickets: $27.50/adults and $15/youth*
*Including fees
ANDREW MARLIN STRINGBAND AT THE BELFRY
Thurs, Feb. 13 at 7:00 pm
Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Andrew Marlin is making a stop in Sisters as part of a larger tour promoting his latest solo record, “Phthalo Blue.”
The album features all original music recorded around one mic at The Tractor Shed in Goodlettsville, TN. Along with this new release, and his three previous instrumental collections (“Fable & Fire,” “Witching Hour” and “Buried in a Cape”), Marlin has produced six albums of original works of American roots music with Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange). He formed the bluegrass group Mighty Poplar (with collaborators Chris “Critter” Eldridge, Greg Garrison, Alex Hargreaves and Noam Pikelny), and regularly contributes instrumental performances to other artists and albums.
Marlin has recently played mandolin on recordings for Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Plains, Dead Tongues and Phil Cook. He is also an in-demand producer, and has produced albums for artists including Mipso, Kate Rhudy, Rachel Baiman and Ismay.
Tickets: $35/adults and $20/youth
*Including fees
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Where can I park?Sisters is a super walkable town with free parking along all city streets. Overflow parking can be found at the Sisters School District Building, 525 E. Cascade Ave.
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Can I bring my own chair?Yes! This venue sits atop an expansive lawn perfect for low-back "festival-style" chairs, small picnic blankets, or yoga mats.
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Will there be food available?Yes, there will be three food vendors at every concert, each with options available for dietary restrictions. To check which vendors will be at each concert, please consult the ticket page.
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Is alcohol available at the venue?Yes, SFF Presents will be selling a variety of beer, cider, and wine along with non-alcoholic drink offerings at the concert.
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Can I bring my own food/drinks into the venue?No, we do not allow patrons to bring outside food and beverages into the venue. You may bring in your own empty water bottles which can be filled at the free filtered water station.
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Can I leave the venue once I've entered?Yes, patrons may come and go from the venue as needed.
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Can I bring my dog?Properly trained service animals under the care and supervision of their owners are permitted in the venue, but this does not include emotional support animals, therapy animals, companion animals, or pets. Owners should be able to describe the service that the animal performs and the training it has received; no one will inquire about the nature of an owner’s disability or medical condition. The animal must remain by the handler’s side at all times, harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the animal’s work or the individual’s disability, in which case the animal should be controlled through voice, signal, or other effective methods. Anyone bringing an animal is responsible and liable for any damage or injury caused by the animal, and the owner or someone accompanying the service animal is responsible for bagging and disposing of solid waste.
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What if it rains/snows?The show will go on! We recommend dressing in layers, ready for a variety of weather events. In the event of a weather related (lightning, smoke, etc.) cancellation by SFFP, full refunds will be offered to all ticket buyers.