Album Notes

The Rose and Thistle Band consists of three of the Pacific Northwest's most sought after Celtic musicians: Rob Barrick (highland pipes, Scottish smallpipes, bass, percussion), Elizabeth Nicholson (Celtic harp, vocals, guitar), and Eddie Parente (violin and viola). With over 75 years and 1000 weddings worth of cumulative experience, the trio's performances exhibit the highest level of professionalism and expertise. The ensemble's diverse repertoire ranges from spirited Celtic dance music, to ethereal Irish and Scottish ballads, to classical wedding favorites such as Pachelbel's Canon and Wagner's Bridal March.

This CD is the band's first release in a trio format, and is is a follow-up to Rob and Elizabeth's highly popular duo CD, "Celtic Wedding Music." The band has also recently recorded a third album in it's "Celtic Wedding Music" series, that consists of favorite Scottish and Irish love songs. Additionally, the Rose and Thistle Band offers customized CDs for weddings and other events; please see barbarrickmusic.com for further details.