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.
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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!
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