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Jayme Stones Lomax Project and Ceilis Kitchen Party

Ceilis Kitchen Party: Now celebrating the fests 10th anniversary, organizers have introduced a host of new events, among them Ceilis Kitchen Party, where top Celtic musicians will jam at an Irish pub, and a Robson Square community stage that features live music, performances by top Scottish and Irish dancers, a bodhran drum circle and even a penny-whistle party. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Also new to the fest is an opening gala at the Vogue that features Newfoundlands harmony-heavy trio the Once, Juno-winning banjo maestro Jayme Stones Lomax Project, Vancouver veterans the Paperboys, and fast-rising Irish group Hermitage Green, who have been touring with the Pogues and are making their Canadian debut at the fest and The land where the music began centuries ago may be half a world away but this weekend Vancouverites from all walks of life can tap into their Celtic roots at CelticFest. The Scout List: Pulp art, chef-swapping, and ukeleles (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.