On The Lash Live in the Green Sanderson Hall at Hugh's Room, 296 Broadview Avenue
Show at 8pm, Doors at 7pm
$40+ in advance, $50+at the door

 

Embrace the spirit of the holiday season with the enchanting melodies, timeless traditions, and heartwarming sing-alongs of A Celtic Christmas. Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Michigan Irish band, On The Lash, known for their powerful vocals and contemporary innovation in a culture that dates back centuries. This musical journey will feature traditional and original Christmas tunes alike, as well as beloved Celtic classics that will transport you to the heart of the Emerald Isle. Your soul will be uplifted, your spirits will be brightened, and the echoes of your voices singing along will resonate with the joy of the season.

On The Lash formed in early 2022, with their very first set of shows being a tour through Pennsylvania and Delaware. Since then, OTL has been busy performing at
festivals and concert venues across the US, as well as sharing their unique background and experience in the Celtic genre through educational workshops. Some notable festivals include the KVMR Celtic Fest in Grass Valley, CA; the Yachats Celtic Fest in Yachats, OR; the Longs Peak Highland Fest in Estes Park, CO; the Celtic Classic in Bethlehem, PA; and the Michigan Irish Music Festival in Muskegon, MI. During their travels, On The Lash has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Jeremy Kittel, Talisk, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Hass, as well as opening for Altan within their first
year of performing.

All graduates of Western Michigan University’s music program, each member of On The Lash has a unique, yet complementary background in folk and classical styles.

- Elizabeth June (flute/vocals) grew up learning classical flute, but she also had the unique experience of having a large family full of passion for folk music.

- Joel Tyrone Myers (mandolin) started on fiddle as a young lad playing with the Chelsea House Orchestra, gaining a love and admiration for Irish music at the outset of his music career. Over the years, he discovered a passion for composition and songwriting, which has led to his writing and arranging most of the music for OTL. John Robey (fiddle/stomp) began learning classical violin around seven years old, and it wasn't until he was fourteen that he began diving into modern styles and improvisational techniques in his church's worship band.

- Patrick Hartson (guitar/bass) started out in music playing cello not only classically, but also in fiddle club learning various styles of Irish dance tunes. Along the way, he picked up guitar as a secondary instrument, opening the door to playing in bands in genres from metal to rock and ultimately back to his roots in Celtic.

For lovers of Celtic music, this is a can’t miss show!

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