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Post by Joe on Sept 13, 2005 1:49:05 GMT
In addition to my e-mails (the majority of which are answered), I've sent The Cottars a letter of thanks and congratulations regarding their recent tour.
If you would like to write to The Cottars, here's the address:
The Cottars
Box 6222
Marion Bridge, NS
B1K 3T8
CANADA
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Post by Joe on Sept 14, 2005 3:05:04 GMT
Hi Keith,
The Cottars' official site has been updated with many new performances for the group during October. I've edited my post at the end of page 2 of this board.
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Post by roger on Oct 15, 2005 16:52:56 GMT
Hi Joe,
I've been wondering this for a while. Do you know where the name "Cottars" came from?
Thanks,
Roger
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Post by Joe on Oct 16, 2005 3:28:00 GMT
I've been wondering this for a while. Do you know where the name "Cottars" came from? Hi Roger, A cottar is a Scots word for a tenant farmer or labourer occupying a cottage with or without land attached to it, or a married farmworker who has a cottage as part of his contract. These people became the backbone of Highland Scots society and culture for centuries. During the Highland clearances in the late 18th century, thousands of cottars were forced to abandon their farms and homes to make way for large scale sheep farming. Many found their way to North America.Their traditions and spirit remain strong, especially in the Atlantic provinces of Canada. Hope this help, Joe  |
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Post by roger on Oct 16, 2005 11:14:06 GMT
Thanks very much, Joe. It never occurred to me that it might be a word in the English (Scottish) language or I would have looked it up in the dictionary! BTW, I'm still playing 'On Fire' every day, often several times! Thanks for explaining! Roger |
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Post by Joe on Jan 3, 2006 1:42:56 GMT
Here are a series of PHOTOS from The Cottars' December 1st performance in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Note that there are two pages ! :je These photographs are included in an album on the Victoria Gaelic Choir website. Photographs by John Simmons, provided by Carolyn Cusson. |
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Post by Joe on Jan 15, 2006 3:15:14 GMT
Hi all,
I've just created a proboards forum dedicated to The Cottars. This idea went back almost a year ago and I talked about it w/ Keith. But I was hesitant and had no forum experience. Since becoming a mod here I've learnt a lot.
This will, in NO WAY, detract from info on this sub-board.
The Cottars' Un-official Forum goes live on 15th January...see the link in my signature and see what you think!
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Post by roger on Jan 15, 2006 11:50:14 GMT
Good on ya, Joe! I have just joined and will take a closer look later today. See you there! Anyone else want to join? Roger |
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Post by Caitlin on Feb 26, 2006 4:37:58 GMT
Wow. I just listened to some of their music for the first time. I really like it!! I think I'm going to have to purchase a CD of my own! And maybe even join the forum =P
<3 Caite
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Post by roger on Feb 26, 2006 13:06:30 GMT
Hi Caite,
I am so pleased that you have discovered the Cottars. I was introduced to them by Keith and subsequently greatly encouraged to listen to them by Joe. I now have all three of their CDs (the Cottars, not Keith and Joe's!) and I think there brilliant.
If you want to try just one, I would particularly recommend the second album entitled 'On Fire'. It is really exciting stuff.
Enjoy!
Roger
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Post by Joe on Feb 27, 2006 22:09:53 GMT
Hi Caite, I'm happy that you listened to The Cottars' music. I agree w/ Roger, their second CD is a good starting point. Not only are the group wonderful and very personable but their parents are very nice (they are well-known in eastern Canada). I saw the group play live and they are fantastic! Before their show I sat adjacent to them at a restaurant; later on I met them again, as we stayed at the same hotel. I hope you would visit my forum, Caite! |
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Post by Joe on Apr 17, 2006 2:31:15 GMT
Wednesday, April 19th is Fiona MacGillivray's 17th birthday!
In addition to sending these birthday wishes to Fiona on behalf of her father, I hope he will have some news updates re The Cottars.
In these first four months of 2006, The Cottars have performed nearly 50 concerts. After April is finished, though, info about them is almost nil until August.
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Post by Richard on Apr 17, 2006 9:23:25 GMT
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Post by Joe on Jan 14, 2008 5:24:25 GMT
My forum for The Cottars is celebrating it's second anniversary tomorrow. This is a group I have liked ever since their first album was released back in 2002. They are exceptionally talented in the performance of Celtic music forms. I am looking forward to their potential visit to Europe (hopefully including the UK) next year. Keith. My inspiration to even create a forum came from a suggestion made by one of HWI's founders, Keith Sheel. There I was, posting news about The Cottars, and the man already had their CD's and may have been in contact with the group! I chose my forum's official launch on January 15, which was Keith's birthday. |
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Post by Stephany on Jan 14, 2008 13:24:26 GMT
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