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Fàilte romhaibh. Welcome to the new, official, cask-strength Na Maragan Web site.

Fàilte romhaibh. Welcome to the new, official, cask-strength Na Maragan Web site.

Na Maragan is the musical duo of Ed Bradshaw and Liam Cassidy. We play our own originals as well as music drawn from the traditions of Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man.

Na Maragan has performed in the Washington, D.C., area since 1996 at venues such as the Alexandria Scottish Heritage Fair, Potomac Celtic Festival and other events, including the U.S. National Mòd in Ligonier, Pa. We’ve recently started a series of Friday and Saturday night gigs at The Auld Shebeen, the newest Irish pub in Fairfax, Va. (see Shows for details).

The distinctive sound of Na Maragan is based on the interplay between tin whistle, acoustic guitar, harmonica and Scottish small pipes -- although we also play the melodeon, Highland bagpipes and shuttle pipes and break into song without warning.

Na Maragan is marked by its devotion to the Gaelic languages and cultures of Scotland, Ireland and Man. Liam speaks and teaches Scottish Gaelic and has studied Irish and Manx as well. Liam and Ed sing songs in Scottish Gaelic, Irish and English.

The band also is known for its unique musical style, a blend of traditional and contemporary sounds and rhythms. Think of us as a musical haggis: a mix of tasty, occasionally unidentifiable ingredients served in one steaming hot package.
 

To sample our sound, check out the Media page. For information on our repertoire, see the Music page.

THA AM BUS A' TIGHINN …

The Gaelic bus -- the only bus powered by Laphroaig -- should be fully stocked and ready to roll this fall. Please stay tuned.