This Celtic Band, based in Brasstown and Murphy, NC was formed in 2006. The ladies in this group have performed for Scottish and Celtic festivals, civic events, private parties, weddings, poetry readings, dances, church settings and assisted living facilities in the tri-state area.

The members of this all - girl band are: Linda Allen (fiddle), Amanda Burts (recorder and accordion) Nancy Beach (guitar, mandolin, mountain dulcimer & vocals) and Amy Johnson (bodhran, guitar & vocals). The ensemble’s repertoire features a unique blend of jigs, reels, waltzes, hornpipes, and strathspey, each traditional to Scotland and Ireland. Linda, Amanda, Nancy & Amy all have played in other groups and have a vast musical experience, which gives a depth to their performances.

After five years together they have developed a unique blending of talents resulting in exceptional performances that please all types of audiences.  They just recorded their SECOND “live” CD on Bayless Street. The new title is “CELTIC BEAR”. We have copies for sale at BEAR PAGES.  It is a nice combination of vocals and instrumentals.

The Bear Notes

 

Upcoming Events for The Bear Notes

 

 

OCTOBER 2, 2011 FALL FESTIVAL AT THE JOHN C. CAMPBELL FOLK SCHOOL. 

WE WILL PERFORM ON THE MAIN STAGE IN THE FESTIVAL BARN AT 11:30AM

 

WE HAVE SOME SMALL PARTIES TO DO IN THE FALL AND WINTER.

 

WHEN WE GET MORE DATES WE WILL ADD THEM  INTO THIS UPCOMING EVENT BOX.

 

JUNE 16,2012(Next Year) “TASTE OF SCOTLAND” FRANKLIN, NC

 

THE GIRLS HAVE FINISHED THEIR NEW CD.  IT IS TITLED

“CELTIC BEAR”

YOU CAN GET A COPY AT BEAR PAGES IN MURPHY OR AT ANY OF OUR LIVE PERFORMANCES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact the

Bear Notes

 

Thru Nancy Beach

at

Bear Pages

 

Phone: 828-837-0785

Fax: 828-837-1787

Email: BearPages@gmail.com

 

 

PLACES “THE BEAR NOTES” HAVE PLAYED

TASTE OF SCOTLAND FESTIVAL in Franklin, NC

 

GENERATIONS TV SHOW-ETC3 in Ellijay, GA

 

DAHLONEGA CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL in Dahlonega, GA

 

HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL in Murphy, NC

 

The Andrews NC Scottish Highlands Games

 

The John C. Campbell Folk School

 

The Blairsville GA Scottish Festival & Games

 

Andrews NC Music Festival & Motorcycle Rally

 

Chickamauga, GA Celtic Festival

 

Robert Burns Night in Murphy, NC

 

The Highland Realty Group

 

Murphy Fest at the DEPOT

 

Brother’s Restaurant

 

Doyle’s Cedar Hills Restaurant

 

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

 

FESTIVAL ON THE SQUARE in Hayesville, NC

 

Clay County Art & Historical Society

 

REACH Fundraiser in Hayesville, NC

 

Bear Ridge Mall

 

Kelischek Music Studio Grand Openning

 

Fireside Friday in The Shoppes of Murphy

 

The Daily Grind & Wine

 

The Curiosity Book Shop-Book Signing

 

The Stucco House Coffee Shop

 

“ENCHANTED SATURDAY NIGHT” ON THE SQUARE in Hiawassee, GA

 

Wedding at The Stovall House— Sautee, GA

and The Frog Town Winery—Dahlonega, GA

 

“Beans & Novel”- Andrews, NC

 

St. Patrick’s Day Gathering

 

The Church of the Messiah

 

Assisted Living Facilities

 

Women’s Connection

 

I.O.I. in Andrews

 

AND MANY OTHERS

 

THE BEAR NOTES PERFORMING AT THE “HEITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL” IN MURPHY, NC IN 2010.                                       THEY HAVE PLAYED AT THE FESTIVAL FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS

WELDON & NANCY PLAYING WITH THE

BLUE RIDGE DULCIMER PLAYERS

LINDA, AMY, NANCY & AMANDA

PLAYING AT THE

FESTIVAL ON THE SQUARE IN HAYESVILLE, NC

NANCY HAVING FUN

THE BEAR NOTES AT THE CEILIDH IN FRANKLIN, NC WITH ONE OF THEIR LITTLE DANCING FANS

AMY AND HER LITTLE “LIMBER JILL” FRIEND WHO LIKES TO DANCE WITH THE MUSIC

PLAYING AT THE JOHN C CAMPBELL FOLK SCHOOL.  THEY DID A CONCERT FOR THE SCOTTISH WEEK STUDENTS IN SEPT. 2011

THE GIRLS AT THE OLD MURPHY DEPOT

PLAYING AT THE CEILIDH ON SAT. NIGHT IN FRONT OF RATHSKELLERS IN FRANKLIN, NC

PLAYING OUTSIDE IN THE HEAT AT THE FRANKLIN, NC

 

“TASTE OF SCOTLAND FESTIVAL”

Enjoy a sampling of our music as you look over our page

THE GIRLS PLAYING AT

A ENGAGEMENT PARTY AT DOYLE’S CEDAR HILL RESTAURANT

 

THE BEAR NOTES

AT THE

“CRIMSON MOON”

AT THE

DAHLONEGA, GA

CELTIC MUSIC

FESTIVAL

GOING OVER THE TV SHOW WITH DANA AT ETC3 IN ELLIJAY GA. DANA WAS THE HOST OF THE “GENERATIONS” SHOW WITH HER HUSBAND, AL

THE BEAR NOTES PLAYING THE

ST. PATTY’S DAY PARTY AT THE

DAILY GRIND & WINE ON MARCH 17TH

 

AMANDA, LYNDA, NANCY & AMY

THE BEAR NOTES

All~girl~rhythm

THE

BEAR NOTES

PLAYING AT THE DAILY GRIND & WINE FOR NATIONAL TARTEN DAY IN

MURPHY, NC

APRIL 6, 2011 WITH ARTHUR HAYES SINGING

 

AND AMY PLAYING HER STUMP FIDDLE WHILE SINGING.

AMY SINGING & PLAYING HER STUMP FIDDLE AT THE CEILIDH IN FRANKLIN NC

THE BEAR NOTES GETTING READY TO DO A LIVE TV SHOW IN ELLIJAY, GA ON ETC3 TV WITH AL & DANA HENDERSON

AMY PLAYING HER

STUMP FIDDLE AT THE FESTIVAL ON THE SQUARE IN HAYESVILLE

PLAYING AT THE

FROG TOWN WINERY FOR A WEDDING IN DAHLONEGA,  GA

PLAYING AT THE FESTIVAL BARN AT THE JOHN C CAMPBELL FOLK SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL

PLAYING AT THE DAILY GRIND FOR THE OKT-PATTY-FEST WITH BOB  ON THE ACCORDION

PLAYING AT THE SQUARE IN HIAWASSEE GA FOR THE “ENCHANTED SATURDAY NIGHTS” ON THE RIGHT ….. AND PLAYING AT THE HAYESVILLE, NC FESTIVALE ON THE SQUARE.  BOTH ON JULY 9….. WHAT A BUSY DAY.