The Celtic Republic of Appalachia Newsletter
	Lúnasa 1999

CRA EXTENDS INTO BLUE RIDGE by Mark Warford

Mark announces the addition of two new and enthusiastic contacts who have helped to extend the Republic north into Virginia and West Virginia. Thank you, and welcome aboard to Susan Howard and Pam Curry!

THE ROMANS AND THE GAULS Part 2 of 2 by Tom Crotty

In the last issue, Tom introduced us to the cultural clash between the Romans and the Celts (or Gauls as they were known to their contemporary Romans). In this issue he continues to explore classical views of the Gauls, including voices of classical writers such as Tacitus and Ausonius who may have been more Gallophilic than their contemporaries.

THE BODHRAN AND APPALACHIAN MUSIC by Darrin Baird

Darrin takes us on an exploration of the Bodhran, an Irish drum popular in Irish music. He comes to a somewhat surprising conclusion explaining why this widely played instrument never became a part of the Appalachian musical tradition.

KNOXVILLE MUSICIAN AND TEACHER LIZ FARR interviewed by Mark Warford

Mark talks to Liz Farr about her recent Celtic music course at Pellissippi State.

SCOTTISH DIGNITARIES VISIT APPALACHIA by the CRA Concert Squad

VISIT YOUR LOCAL CELTIC MUSIC SEISIÚN

Knoxville Seisiún players last month at the Great Southern Brewing Co. in the Old City.

CELTIC CALENDAR

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The Samhain 1999 issue will hit the virtual newsstand November 1. The submission deadline for articles is October 16th.