Clan Davidson Society of North America

Clan Keith Society, USA, Inc

Clan MacLeod

Clan Graham Society

Jefferson County Historical Society

Martha Dandridge Chapter, NSDAR

Scottish American Military Society, Post 328

Clan Farquharson USA

Clan & Heritage Organization

2018 Registration Form

The Celtic Martins,
Perhaps the favorite all-time band of the Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival. The Martin Family keeps on growing, not only in numbers of incredible musicians and dancers, but in the depth and reach of their Celtic music experience. Nelson & Elaine Martin have brought their children, and now their grandchildren up in the Pennsylvania mountains, absorbing all of the ancient Scots-Irish traditions, instruments and sounds. We've seen their family grow and now look forward to their up and coming grandchildren playing, singing and dancing for the wonderful folks of Dandridge, Tennessee. Come see, hear and meet the Celtic Martins.  Sponsored by Dr. Dale Bryant, DDS

Kathryn Powell,   from Arlington, Texas, will share Scottish and original songs & stories on the Lowland Stage...with the help of her fiddle, guitar, a couple sock puppets, and a few friends. Also, don't be surprised to find her reading stories in the 'Days Gone By' Children's playground!  Kathryn will aso participate in the Ceilidh by the Loch on Saturday night and the Kirking of the Tartans at Dandridge 1st Methodist Church on Sunday.  Sponsored by the Shepard Inn

Col. Randy Gratz, USAF Ret. is a native of East Tennessee and following a 39-year career in the Air Froce moved to the Florida Keys.  He and his wife Sarah now split their time between Florida and the Maryville area.  Randy will be performing demonstrations   of the traditional highland athletic events, including the Caber Toss, Weight over the Bar, Hammer Throw & Sheaf Toss.  Sponsored by Core Golf

Trip Rogers, the powerful Irish music icon is on a mission…to make Celtic music that forces folks to stand up and take notice. This is not the fragile, romanticized Celtic music you hear in movie soundtracks, but the kind that makes you sing along and stomp your feet. This seasoned music veteran from Mint Hill, NC, weaves traditional Scottish and Irish music with original creations while adding a southern swagger that sets the stage on fire.  Trip's stage presence creates a rebel rousing party that not only draws fans in, but makes them feel like a part of the show. Trip Rogers delivers the beauty and tradition of Celtic music, new and old, with the guts, showmanship, and attitude of an arena rock band. You will likely find him wherever kinsmen are gathered and the craic is lively!  Sponsored by First Tennessee

Kelly Shipe an outstanding Piper & Harpist, has been our 'Lone Piper on the Dike' following our Ceilidh by the Loch, for all ten years of the Festival and will again do so in 2017.  Taken from the Military Tattoo annually at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, Kelly shown above spotlighted on an otherwise ptich black dike at 9pm, is an awesome sight, and sound, to behold. The above photo is a live performance at Dollywood.  Sponsored by JeffCo Drugs

Claire Macmillan   Champion Highland Dancer from Knoxville, long accepted as 'family' in Dandridge, will return for her 9th year to offer Highland Dance demonstations with her students as well as to perform in the Ceilidh on the Loch Saturday night. Sponsored by Price & Ramey Group

Raven & Red - "Mitchell carries most of the lead vocals with a clear, sturdy, easy-to-listen voice with Cole's harmony as an anchor.  Brittany's voice is also rich and blends well with the two males.  With the strong presence of violin and mandolin across the songs, Celtic, bluegrass, and classic country strains are often evident, but the songs are approached mostly from a story-telling folk song perspective.  Perhaps the best example is the devastatingly honest assessment of a breakup when one is still in love with the other in 'It Could Have Been You.'  Their tight harmonies, adept musicianship, and shifting genres will keep you engaged? --Glide Magazine (2/2018)

"In their new album release 'We Rise Up' RAVEN AND RED focuses on self-written music.  With admirable consistency and a distinctive mix of Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, Celtic, Country, Rock & Pop, the Nashville-based trio thrills fans and critics alike"   --Max Achatz (Feb. 2018) Country Jukebox (Germany)

"Talk about making music!  The acoustic team of Raven and Red seemingly do it all -- and with heart, soul, abandon, and great care.  In the process, the young, acoustic trio entertain with a blend of country, bluegrass, folk and Celtic.  They obviously have been influenced by generations of greats in those genres, but they make music with a style all their own."  Greg Victor (2/11/2018) Parcbench (NYC)

Bob Valentine   Emcee & Entertainer Extrordinaire will return again to host our Friday night Sponsors & Patrons Appreciation Reception and to Emcee our Highland (Main) Stage on Saturday as well as the Ceilidh on the Loch Saturday evening.  Sponsored by H.B. Jarnagin Insurance

Conny Ottway, the O'Kennessee Strings, and Conny's music students, from Knoxville, will perform in the Revolutionary Graveyard on Main Street throughout the Festival on Saturday.  Sponsored by Ridley & Co.

Lakin's Highland Cattle & Black Faced Sheep exhibit as well as his Sheep Dog Trials Demonstrations are Sponsored by the Jefferson County Farm Bureau.