"Danny Boy" - Traditional, arranged by Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Floyd Werle
"Irish Blessing"
NOTES FROM HOME | One of the most well known traditional Celtic tunes, "Irish Blessing" is a prayer for safe travels and well wishes. The lyrics of wind, sun, and rain, allude to the Holy Trinity and Ireland's spiritual connection between the earth and the elements.
"May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand."
Irish Blessing - Traditional text, melody by - Denes Agay
arranger - Master Sgt. Eric Sullivan
Video Credits:
Col. Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Senior Master Sgt. Joe Haughton - Producer/ Editor
Celtic Aire
Senior Master Sgt. Joe Haughton - guitar, vocals
Senior Master Sgt. Frank Busso - accordion
Master Sgt Eric Sullivan - bass, vocals
Master Sgt. Emily Wellington - vocals, violin
Master Sgt. Julia Cuevas - vocals, penny whistle
Technical Sgt. Dan Dowling - snare drum
On The Fly Presents: St. Patrick's Day Bagpipes
☘️TRADITION☘️ | With only two days until St. Patrick's Day, we present a special installment of our On The Fly series. Watch as Ceremonial bagpiper Master Sgt. Adam Tianello plays the traditional Irish melodies of "Danny Boy", "The Rising of the Moon", and "The Minstrel Boy". Sgt. Tianello has the unique distiction of being the only bagpiper in the United States Air Force Bands. “It’s a one of a kind sound, a gripping sound of enticing melodies on top of an ever constant soothing drone. It’s a sound no other instrument has,” explains Sgt. Tianello.
Turn the sound up and enjoy these Irish favorites!
#StPatricksDay | #StPaddysDay
St. Patrick's Day Parade of Washington, D.C.
MUSIC:
Master Sgt. Adam Tianello - Highland Bagpipes
CREDITS:
Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Master Sgt. Emily Wellington - Producer/Editor
Master Sgt. Kevin Cerovich - Videographer
Technical Sgt. Jim Woolf - Audio Engineer
Last Chance to see us at the North Texas Irish Festival
The final performance is TODAY at 6 pm, on the Shamrock Stage. Last chance to hear the only official Air Force Bagpiper and the group’s vast repertoire of Celtic folk songs, Irish reels and jigs, pub songs, and even covers of pop songs.
So come on down to the North Texas Irish Festival (NTIF), we would love to meet you.
What did you miss Friday?
Love what you see in the video? The crowd did yesterday!
You still have time to see us perform today at 3:30 pm on the Cashel Stage, 8 pm on the Shamrock Stage and tomorrow at 6 pm on the Shamrock Stage.
We are here and are getting ready for this weekend’s performance. Playing at the North Texas Irish Festival (NTIF) is an honor we are so happy they wanted us to return. In 15 mins we will kick off the festival on the Shamrock Stage.
Celtic Aire: St. Patrick's Day Celebration
🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day!🍀
Celtic Aire was invited to perform at The White House a few days ago as President Donald J. Trump hosted a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room. What a thrill to represent the United States Air Force as its premier Celtic and folk ensemble. Here is a snippet of our set as guests departed at the Southeast gate of the White House.
#StPatricksDay #StPaddysDay
(Video and Photos by MSgt Grant Langford
Celtic Aire croons NJ audience
Airmen from the Singing Sergeants' Celtic Aire played to a crowd of several hundred residents of Berkeley Township, NJ, last month.
The performance was part of the area's "Sounds of Summer" concert series.
The Celtic Aire's set list included more than an hour of American and European folk tunes.
We're looking forward to our performance tomorrow evening, July 19, at the Veteran's Park Amphitheater in Bayville, New Jersey. Here's a clip from today's rehearsal, featuring Master Sergeant Emily Wellington.
A little behind the scenes from this afternoon's rehearsal...part of our Singer/Songwriter summer show. Stay tuned for more!
Texas Tour Recap
We had a great tour through Texas and we appreciate all those that came out to see us perform. We look forward to playing for you again in the future. Check out this quick recap of our tour!
Wichita Falls Irish Street Festival
Yesterday's performance at the Wichita Falls Irish Street Festival was a great way for us to end our tour of Texas. Thanks to all who attended the festival!
Wichita Falls Theatre
If you missed us last night at the Wichita Theatre don't worry because you can catch us at the Wichita Falls Irish Street Festival today at 3:30 p.m!
Ft. Worth Performance at the Ridglea Theatre
Thursday night's performance in Fort Worth is now in the books. Thanks to all those who were in attendance at the Ridglea Theatre last night. Only one more stop in Wichita Falls but you have 2 chances to catch us.
Performance at the Paramount Theatre
We had a great time performing for Abilene at the beautiful Paramount Theatre! Tomorrow night's performance is at The Ridglea Theatre in Ft. Worth. Come out and join us!
Performance in Temple, Texas
We had a great time performing for our Temple audience tonight! Thanks goes out to all who were in attendance. Next stop, Abilene! (Released by SSgt Jason Shamberger)
Waco Hippodrome Theatre Performance
Here is a snippet of our performance last night at the Waco Hippodrome Theatre. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the show! (Released by SSgt Jason Shamberger)
Celtic Aire Entertains Dallas Festival
SMSgt Dennis Hoffman recaps some of the excitement Celtic Aire brought to the North Texas Irish Festival this weekend.
Celtic Aire - Madison Square Garden
Check out our performance of the national anthem from Madison Square Garden!
Happy Friday! Please to enjoy a bit of "Parting Glass" from our rehearsal today. We're busy preparing for our upcoming Summer Concerts in July and August. Stay tuned here for more details!
