Please join us on the Kennebec shore for a matinee concert in celebration of the life and times of the builders and sailors of Maine’s First Ship, Virginia.

Castlebay has been musically weaving together the heritage of New England and the Celtic lands since 1987. Members Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee have loved and researched traditional music for most of their lives and blend history, legend and experience into their personable performance style. Their concerts feature poignant ballads sung in Lane’s ethereal soprano and Gosbee’s rich baritone interspersed with joyous dance tunes played on Celtic harp, guitar, fiddle and tin whistle. Castlebay treats the audience to a musical journey through time and across the Atlantic. The duo also presents special theme concerts on various aspects of Celtic lore, nautical life or Colonial America. Intermission sale of refreshments will be offered by Marie Dufresne, Simply Elegant Catering.

The event will take place at the Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial Street, in Bath, on September 7 from 2-4:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 per person.

Maine’s First Ship is a historically significant reconstruction project that is fueled by the generosity of members and supporters, partnerships within the local community, and the commitment of volunteers.

For advance tickets contact MFS at: mfs1@myfairpoint.net and include Castlebay in the subject line, or make a check payable to Maine’s First Ship and send to PO Box 231, Bath Maine, 04530.