The Lyon Street Celtic Band

 Irish and Scottish Music


©Photo by Victor Turco
Dan Perkins (bouzouki), Albert Kaprielian (piano),  Hugh Trudeau (mandolin),  Steve McCarthy (fiddle) Marie Déziel (accordion), Lois Siegel (bodhran)

 
The Lyon Street Celtic Band is a dynamic group of musicians who love to perform.
 They play fiddles, bodhran, mandolin, bouzouki, tin whistle, accordion, spoons, and guitar.

The Lyon Street Celtic Band is comprised of six musicians with broad experience,
 who play many musical styles: Traditional Irish, Scottish, Canadian, French, Breton, and American tunes.

Lyon Street plays at art centers, ceilighs, festivals, fundraisers, galas, hotels, hospitals, pubs receptions, retirements homes, stores and weddings.

We specialize in private house parties.

Lyon Street: Cumberland Heritage Village Museum - Power and Country Festival
Lois Plays the Ugly Stick


©Photo  by Paul Jean
Lois Siegel and The Ugly Stick
Mop Top Jane

Lyon Street grew out of informal, weekly jam sessions at the Glebe Community Center
 on Lyon Street in Ottawa. Our stage appearances are largely instrumental
 but include a healthy seasoning of vocals. We encourage our audiences to sing along with us.

Contact: Lois Siegel (613) 830-2509
 

The Band        Gigs    History

  Past Performances


Technical Requirements


Listen to Lyon Street
(mp3)

Ballydesmond
     Polka

Banish Misfortune
Boolavogue
Bridget O'Malley
Drowsy Maggie   

Drunken Sailor
Holy Ground
Musical Priest
Road to Lisdoonvarna
Swallowtail

Wind That Shakes The Barley
Merry Blacksmith

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Audience Response

Everyone told us it was the best party we ever had.
  Thanks in great part to you!  Thank you so much – we’ve never had dancing before!
Dawn Firestone
Consultant
Community Investment

Bell Canada
National Arts Centre
Opera Lyra Reception
Ottawa, Ontario

I just wanted to thank all of you for performing this weekend
 at the Heritage Power and Country Festival.

Saturday was an awesome beginning.
The first to take the stage, The Lyon Street Celtic Band,
brought the sunshine, their smiles, humour, and great Celtic tunes with them.

Kellie Sarazin

Volunteer Entertainment Coordinator
Heritage Power and Country Festival 2009
Cumberland, Ontario

Everyone had good things to say about your music
 and said they would come back to hear you again.
Keep on playing!!!
Joyce Wiggins
Buckingham, Quebec

The band was outstanding.
It was clear that the audience was really enjoying the music,
 and I could tell the band were enjoying themselves too,
 and that means a great deal to me.
Judi Pearl
Sleeping Dog Theatre
National Arts Centre 4th Stage Performance
 "Ireland Bound" Fundraiser
Ottawa

I've already let Alain (National Capital Commission) know how much fun you were...
bilingual and cute!
Not to forget the LYON St. Band!
Lian Goodall
Program Officer
MacKenzie King Estate
Gatineau, Quebec

You guys were fantastic at the game,
 and we had a lot of great reviews about the band from our fans and from our staff.
  You guys really created a great atmosphere during the pre-game and intermissions.
Jason O'Connor
Operations Manager
Ottawa 67's Hockey Club
 


©photo by John Perrins  (613) 820-8812

 

You guys are fabulous! Really talented!
We will certainly book you again.
Kimberley Blake
Park Place Retirement Residence
Ottawa

I just wanted to thank you again for last night!!!! 
What a wonderful evening of musical entertainment!!
I have heard nothing but rave reviews from many of our residents today. 
Many asking when we will have you back??
We would love to have you back again when your schedule permits.
Carolyn Vollicks
Recreation Therapist, Veteran Units
Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre
Ottawa


...a very polished group, a harmonious experience

World Harmony
Ottawa

I really like your sound...   (Clean, cohesive, effectively Celtic)...
Al Justice
War, West Virginia

To: Anne Troise
 Director of Development
Ottawa Chamber Music Society
Our house concert, with the Lyon Street Celtic Band, was a great success!
The music was delightful; the audience was enthusiastic; and the turn-out was excellent.
Audience members were given an opportunity to donate to the Concert Hall Fund,
and a total of $215 was collected.
The concert was an item for which Paul was the successful bidder
during the OCMS On-Line Auction. We were delighted with the results,
and happy to be able to further support the concert hall fund-raising efforts.
Sincerely,
Cynthia King
Ottawa


Photo by Thad McCarthy


I want to thank you and the members of The Lyon Street Celtic Band
for performing at the 2006 Ottawa Race Weekend.
 Once again the participants and spectators really appreciated
 the talent and enthusiasm you provided during the marathon events.
This year Ottawa Race Weekend attracted nearly 30,000 runners and again raised
more than $500,000 for the Ottawa Hospital. Please join us again in 2007.
Ronne Riddell
Entertainment Coordinator
National Capital Marathon
Ottawa

Thank you so much for your music and enthusiasm.
  It was such a great location too.  I was getting pretty tired
 and was looking forward to seeing your band.
  Lucie and I were thrilled to see you,
 and it definitely gave us a boost of energy.
The music helps the Km's tick by a little faster. 
It was a great run; it felt so nice to be a part of it.
Kate Lindsay
National Capital Marathon Contestant
Ottawa


©Photo by Tom Robertson
Lois Siegel Plays the Spoons

I have to say that the music and entertainment along the course was inspiring. 
I LOVED the Celtic band right at the beginning
and the belly dancers sure made an impact -
I know I felt a little less chilly after seeing what they were wearing! 
For a minute I imagined I was in a warmer climate. 
Thank you to you and your colleagues for making
my first ˝ a very enjoyable (if that's possible) experience,
and for Rob who's last marathon was in 1994,
it rekindled his love of the event.  Volunteers were amazing
and the vibe was brilliant.  Well done.
Jean McFeely
National Capital Marathon Contestant
Ottawa

I just wanted to tell you how much Roslyn and I thoroughly enjoyed the music of the
Lyon Street Celtic Band recently. Not only was the music captivating, but it was easy
to get into as we found ourselves clapping, tapping and moving along with the band...
and we were still sitting!  We found the personalities of the group warm and inviting, and you
made us feel very comfortable to sing along - as best we could. We look forward to
bringing our friends to your next appearance and have them experience your special
brand of music and entertainment. “ Thanks for the memories.”
Elliott Smith
Magician
Ottawa
 

  Our family (my mom who is now a resident of Portobello Manor,
our son and his family visiting from Whitehorse)
were also there in the evening for your gig, and we enjoyed your music. 
Our grand kids were dancing to your lively tunes.
 Rachel Emery
Ottawa

© Animated Photos by Peter Marshall

Lyon Street Performing at Liam Maguire's
Alexander Keith's Birthday
2005

Lyon Street Performing at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
2006
© A-Channel Ottawa


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