The Lyon Street Celtic Band
is a dynamic group of musicians.
They play fiddles, bodhran, accordion, spoons,
dancing marionettes, mandolin, and guitar.
Lyon Street's repertoire includes traditional
Irish, Scottish,
Breton, French, Christmas/Celtic, Old-Time tunes We perform at art centers, ceilighs,
festivals, fundraisers
galas, hotels, hospitals, pubs, receptions,
retirements homes,
birthdays, churches, and weddings.
We specialize in private house parties.
Lyon Street has performed at
Rideau Hall
and the Irish Embassy.
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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
Many thanks to you and your equally talented and lovely colleagues.
Your music was wonderful and you added a great deal to the evening.
Hope that you enjoyed it as well.
Regards and again, our tremendous appreciation
Paula and the clan at Reach
Paula Agulnik
Executive Director
Reach Lawyers Comedy Night
Ottawa, Ontario
You guys were great.
Your music was appreciated by a
diverse group of people.
And the sailor shirts were a nice touch to the evening.
Lynda Fish
Program Planner
Planificatrice de programmes
Canadian War
Museum
Musée
canadien de la guerre
Ottawa
Photo by Diane Grummisch
Lois Siegel and Her Scottish Dancing Marionettes
Move to "Scotland the Brave."
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, OntarioThank you for your
professionalism.
Your band was outstanding!! Great sound.
I had a lot of compliments about the music
and hope you get more gigs from last night.
Gail Carroll
Fund Development Director
Citizen
Advocacy
Irish Embassy Residence
Appetites for Advocacy Fundraiser
Ottawa
What a FABULOUS evening! LOVED every minute
music fabulous especially the Newfie songs
and those Irish ones. People so friendly.
You have a great group there,
and the ambiance was excellent.
Joan Forbes, Board of Directors
Friends of the National Arts Centre Orchestra
Casey's Grill Bar
St. Patrick's Day
Ottawa
I would like to thank
you once again for such a fabulous
concert at Casey's,
St-Patrick’s Day.
Two of my very long time friends came to join me at
the restaurant where you and your band were playing
and I must say, it made me wish to return
to the soft green hills of
Ireland.
Your music was totally outstanding
with the traditional songs one would expect to hear
in Ottawa on St-Patrick’s day and so well played.
It was a honor to listening to you all.
Thank you for such a beautiful evening
filled with such warm atmosphere.
MS. LAURENCE SCHALLER
SALES MANAGER, GOVERNMENT
& PROTOCOL
Fairmont
Château Laurier
Laurence.Schaller@Fairmont.com
fairmont.com
A huge thank you to The Lyon Street
Celtic Band
for your amazing performance greeting everyone
who came to the Broken Earth Spring Gala "Broken
Earth."
Holly Ormsby
Managing Vice President
Health &
Charity
Ottawa
The band was great, and everyone did enjoy it very
much.
Thank you so much for a great evening.
Helen Jasper
The Sons of
Scotland
Benevolent Association
Grand Camp
Ottawa
Big thanks to you and your bandmates for
helping make our event so successful!
You did a wonderful job entertaining the crowd
and we heard from so many people about
how much they enjoyed the music.
Kristin Harold
Senior Director of Operations and Communications
Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa
Everyone had
good things to say about your music
and said they would come back to hear you
again.
Keep on playing!!!
Joyce Wiggins
St. Andrews United Church
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
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You guys are fabulous! Really
talented!
We will certainly book you again.
Kimberley Blake
Park Place Retirement Residence
OttawaI 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.
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 ½ 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
Thank you
so much for the great entertainment you provided
for our Christmas Party.
Everyone enjoyed the music and had a great time!
Luisa
Romero
Director of Recreation
The
Edinburgh Retirement Residence
Ottawa
Photo by Lois Siegel
Jack Surch, Dan Perkins, Marie Deziel,
Steve McCarthy
"Too much of a good thing is...absolutely wonderful."
Mae West
Great music last night from you and your fellow musicians.
Fine array of varied talents well worth the drive across town
to hear, to enjoy.
We were also delighted by the stylings.
I did say, "I never
cared for
"McNamara's Band" before;
last night I did.
And "Jambalaya," joyous.
We look forward to hearing the band again.
Gerard Lavelle
St. Patrick's Day
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
I would just like to thank you and the
band
for making our event so fantastic!
You guys did such a great job and our guests
loved every
minute of it!
We managed to beat our goal in fundraising with $5750!
Hope to work with you again in the future,
Erin Pritchard
Grace O'Malley's
Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
Fundraiser
Ottawa
Elmer from West Virginia
Thank
you very much to you and your group for a great
afternoon of music. We had great comments on your
performance.
People really enjoyed themselves.
Gilles Lamoureux
Les Résidences de la Gappe
Festival D'Antan
Célébrations du
5ième
Anniversarie
Gatineau, Quebec
Thanks so much for the terrific music. It was a
blast.
The band
was PERFECT for this event. Well done!
Joanne Griffin, Chair,
Homecoming Weekend Committee
Navan's 150th Anniversary
Community Dinner
Ottawa
Thank you for a fun
evening Friday night at the Orleans Legion.
It brought back so many beautiful memories of fun times
with my grandmother.
You all seemed to be having so much fun.
It's great to see and hear performers who smile,
chat, and interact with their audience.
I very much enjoyed myself.
My husband is more into jazz, but he enjoyed himself
too.
Louise Lafontaine
Ottawa
You guys were amazing and such
a breeze to work with.
I'm very glad you enjoyed yourself; we couldn't have
done it without you. I look forward to any event opportunities
with your band in the future.
We all thank you very much
for a successful evening,
Krysten
Meldrum, Event Coordinator
Shamrock Shenanigans Team
Greenfield's Pub
Algonquin College
Event Management program
Fundraiser for the
Children's Wish Foundation
Ottawa
Thank you, Lois,
for performing for us with your band.
Thank you for your support. Our members and guests
enjoyed very much your music, costumes and toys.
Ulle Baum, President
Canadian Federation of University Women
"Diplomat Hospitality Group"
Ottawa
Your band was awesome
last night.
Everyone had a great time.
The step dancers were a very special treat.
Isobel Davidson
St. Patrick's Day
Ottawa
Who supplied the step-dancers?
They just sort of
magically appeared out of nowhere…
it was a nice touch... like a Flashdance :)
St. Patrick's Day
James G. MacLaren
Ottawa
Betty and I heard a
terrific Celtic band last night at a fundraiser
for
the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association,
The
Lyon Street Celtic Band.
Traditional Irish,
Scottish, Canadian French, Breton, and American
tunes.
Super fiddling
music,
real toe tappers, all
the
old tunes.
Rick Strong
Greenfield's Pub
Ottawa
You were amazing Lois!
Thank you for making our
Burns Dinner
a tremendous success!
Looking forward to working with you for future
events.
Glenese Francis-Wright
Activity
and Volunteer Coordinator
Symphony Senior Living
at Palisades
Ottawa
Your Celtic Band sounded great at
Palisades.
Robert Tracy, Piper
Royal Canadian Air Force (ret'd)
Ottawa
Thank you and your band!
Everything was fabulous, the music made the night.
I have gotten so many emails, and everyone
thoroughly enjoyed the night, thanks to ye all.
Kay Methot
House Party
Ottawa
Last evening, the lot of us
tippled with a drop o’
the wee creature all the while enjoying the lively
musical
stylings of the Lyon Street Celtic Band. Very refreshing takes on the
Irish standards, too. Great way to celebrate Paddy’s
Day,
great way to say thanks to NACO Friends’ ace photographer,
Lois Siegel, and her fellow musicians.
Best of all, it’s nice to support one’s friends,
but it’s nicer to support friends with versatile talent.
The Saint himself is some pleased.
Thank you to the delegation of NACO Friends
and ‘friends' of NACO Friends who showed up at Casey’s
for amicable banter, a pint or a drop o’ Writer’s
Tears,
and melancholy tunes. We are grateful to Casey’s
staff
who looked after us so well.
Fillip of the evening was the Irish step dancin’.
Gerard Lavelle
Ottawa
They played here in the summer of
2015 to high acclaim.
This group brings Celtic joy to all their music
and
is fun to watch
and participate with.
Allen Colpitts,
Tweedsmuir on the Park, a Private Adult Community
Ottawa
Thanks so much for
coming in Sunday.
I have heard nothing but positive feedback!
Katie
Quinn
Activities Coordinator
Ottawa
The
band was fantastic. Really made the night.
I had lots of comments from people saying they
really
enjoyed themselves.
I am happy that I had amazing entertainment and for
this I thank you
Anda Carabineanu
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Thanks so much for coming and
performing!
Everyone really enjoyed the band!
Christine Fisher
Activities Director
Bridlewood Trails Retirement Community
What a FABULOUS
evening!
LOVED every minute - music fabulous
especially the Newfie songs and those Irish ones.
People so friendly.
You have a great group there,
and the ambiance was
excellent,
Joan Forbes
Ottawa
Thanks so much Lois!
The event was a huge success
thanks in no small part to the Lyon Street Celtic Band!
David G. Barnes MD
Ottawa
What a treat for
us today at Cite Parkway. I heard lots of
very favourable feedback. The residents want you
back. :)
My Mom said to tell you that she really enjoyed
your concert today. Ya all come back now - d'hear?
:)
Diane Grummisch
Ottawa
Thank you so much for coming. It was a great night.
Heather Erven
• Business Manager
Nepean Sailing Club
East Coast Kitchen Party
Ottawa Thank you! The residents
had a terrific time
and loved the band. They want me to book you back in!
Karen Timmons
Recreation Manager
Ravines Seniors' Suites & Retirement Residence
Ottawa
" Ah me Duckie".....sure it was your
lovely musical group
that made the 90th birthday party
a great event. Many thanks to you.
Dad took your Lyon Street card. Wants bragging
rights.
As we were packing up to leave
and moving around the residence, there were many
delightful comments about the music. And the
Ontario Newfoundlanders were impressed.
Good luck with your future performances. All the
best.
Ann Chafe, Newfoundland
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Lyon
Street Performing at Liam Maguire's
Alexander Keith's Birthday
2005
Lyon
Street Performing at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
2006
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