The Gothard Sisters plan to return to Rumford after four years for a 7 p.m. performance on Thursday, Aug. 25 to 49 Franklin in the Mystic Theater.
The dynamic musical group of three sisters play contemporary Celtic folk music.
Their latest album “Dragonfly” features the sisters playing an assortment of acoustic instruments and vocals combined with modern production to create music exploring themes of resilience and adventure. Greta is the songwriter for the band and plays lead guitar, violin, vocals, and Irish dance. Willow is a world class violinist at the championship level, she also plays mandolin, octave mandolin, Irish dance, bodhran, and vocals. Solana is the lead vocalist and has a knack for bringing a unique character to a song’s arrangement, she also plays violin, bodhran, djembe, percussion, whistles, Irish dance, and ukulele.
Through over 10 years of performing, touring and writing music together, the optimistic style of their music and performances continue to resonate with their fans, building a loyal international following. Writing and recording near their home in the Pacific Northwest, the band has released eight albums and has performed over 1,000 live shows over the course of their career.
Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 day of show.
For tickets, or more information, visit 49franklin.com.
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