Selkies (also known as silkies or selchies) are mythological creatures in Irish and Scottish mythology that can transform themselves from seals to humans. The legend apparently originated in the Orkney Islands, where selkie is simply the Orcadian word for seal.
Selkie Celtic Band is a diverse group of musicians with a most unique and eclectic style. In addition to frequent performances—which consist of playing Celtic music from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton, and other places in the British Isles—this Celtic group adds its own original tunes to the mix. The members are: Davis Horner—guitar,vocals, percussion, tin whistle/ Don Shabkie—piano/Celtic harp/ David Boles—hammered dulcimer, tin whistles/ Christina DeCiantis—violin, vocals.
The members of Selkie Celtic Band wish to thank their friend and executive producer Bob Rankin for his help in the creation of their new CD, The Circle's Edge, and Bob's ongoing help in future Selkie productions. To purchase this CD as well as Selkie's other CD, visit our CD and MP3 Store. Also, visit the Calendar Page
If you are interested in booking Selkie Celtic Band, please visit our contact page. You can book Selkie as a full band, a duo, or a trio. The band has a busy concert schedule, but also plays for gatherings, general entertainment events, bar mitvahs, or special events. For weddings, or to see the band bio, go to: Wedding Music of the Upstate.
For upcoming and recent Selkie performances, please see our calendar
Visit the tuning a Celtic harp tutorial page for some ideas on learning to tune a Celtic harp. In this tutorial Don shares his piano and harp tuning expertise with anyone who might find it helpful. If you play a fixed-string instrument (guitar, banjo, hammered dulcimer, harp, and even piano) this tutorial will give you ideas on learning to accomplish tuning these instruments without the aid of an electronic device.
For more information, you can also go to Selkie on My Space . Selkie photos on this page by Kathleen Horner. Select her link to see her work.