Excellence Concerts Series - Callanish

Excellence in Community -Callanish

Callanish is the name of a group of standing stones in Scotland, ancient and weathered, but still evocative of the culture that created them. Callanish is also a local Salt Lake City Utah band that has weathered more than 25 years with a changing cast of musicians and focus, but still turning out Celtic and Irish Traditional music. The band currently consists of five friends using their diverse musical backgrounds to create music primarily in a traditional Celtic style. We feature John Adams on violin, Soren Green on classical and acoustic guitars, Taylor Nyx on vocals, Ben Spigle on flutes and whistles and Cindy Spigle on bodhrán. We play mostly traditional Irish and Scottish tunes augmented with a growing body of original compositions as well as non-traditional tunes played on traditional instruments. We are all constantly honing our connection to the tradition, including traveling together to Ireland to soak up the culture (and the beers and whiskeys). We are thrilled to report that we travelled to the Callanish Standing Stones in Scotland, absorbing local, authentic tunes along the way. Our music ranges from soulful to rowdy, but it's all great fun.

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Park City Performing Arts, in collaboration with Excellence in the Community, is proud to present a series of free concerts at the Eccles Center dedicated to enhancing Utah’s quality of life through the power of music. Our mission is to bring world-class entertainment to Park City and beyond, fostering a sense of community and cultural enrichment. This concert series celebrates Utah's rich musical talent, providing high-quality performances accessible to everyone, regardless of age, economic background, or walk of life.

By showcasing a diverse range of Utah’s best musicians—from jazz to classical, Broadway to bluegrass, Celtic to country—we honor the accomplishments of local artists and weave their contributions into the cultural fabric of our state. These free concerts strengthen community bonds and offer an inclusive space where all can experience the joy and inspiration that music brings. Join us at the Eccles Center as we celebrate the incredible variety of Utah's music scene and the shared commitment to enhancing our community's quality of life.