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Vocal, instrumental quartet to perform in Massena Saturday

Posted 11/21/13

MASSENA -- Boston-based quartet Long Time Courting will hold a concert Nov. 23 featuring traditional and original music with vocal harmonies and instrumentals. The show begins at 2 p.m. at the …

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Vocal, instrumental quartet to perform in Massena Saturday

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MASSENA -- Boston-based quartet Long Time Courting will hold a concert Nov. 23 featuring traditional and original music with vocal harmonies and instrumentals.

The show begins at 2 p.m. at the Massena Public Library, 41 Glenn St. Long Time Courting is an all-women super-group featuring Shannon Heaton, Liz Simmons, Valerie Thompson, and Katie McNally.

The group offers a blend of neo-traditional Irish, Scottish and American music that showcases each musician's talents.

Flute player Shannon Heaton, is well known for her work alongside her husband Matt Heaton, with whom she has spent the last ten years recording, performing, and touring on several continents.

New Hampshire resident and guitarist Liz Simmons is best known for her work with the Celtic Americana outfit Annalivia, which she co-founded with husband Flynn Cohen.

Cellist Valerie Thompson hails from Kansas City and is an innovator of the folk and rock cello, as well as being a studied classical player.

Katie McNally is a New England Scottish fiddle champion and two-time runner up for the national title. For more information about the group visit www.longtimecourting.com.

To make reservations contact 769-9914 or visit www.massenapubliclibrary.org.