by Jane Belden

November 10th Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder played to an audience of approximately 150 patrons at the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center on a Friday night. It was a great concert and an enthusiastic turn out. Jamie and Ashley played music that originated in different parts of the world. She said Celtic music doesn't just come from the British Isles but originates in the folk cultures of many countries that have Celtic roots in their music. "Celtic music just comes from my heart", he says, and he has a comparable take on the traditional Scottish, Irish, Appalachian, Breton and Quebecois melodies he loves. Laval, the U.S. National Scottish Fiddling Champion was trained as a Classical musician and that training takes form in his composition and in concert. Jamie and Ashley perform to around 150 audiences a year.

Ashley is young, charming and could play the mandolin in her sleep. What a talent. The combo works well. Laval has a CD out "Shades of Green", and they are getting ready to publish a new CD featuring both their talents. They played the equivalent of two sets with and intermission making for another enjoyable evening at the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center brought to you by the TAPAC Board of Directors, and Jim French, President.

Reprinted courtesy of the Trinity Journal

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