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Last year, they had to go virtual. This year, they re going outdoors.
So, it won t take place (as it usually does) indoors at the Norfolk Scope Arena, but, outside at Old Dominion University s S.B. Ballard Stadium. It s absolutely fantastic, from the veteran performer to the new performer, said Lance Pedigo, Massed Pipes and Drums drum major. The ones that have done this before, obviously, it s very exciting to get back in front of a live audience.
Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric Kyne, of the Marine Forces Reserve Band from New Orleans, Louisiana, agrees. We re absolutely thrilled, super excited to be here, Kyne said. On top of it, this is the first trip we ve made since the pandemic.
Williamsburg-based music group Poisoned Dwarf is performing virtually for St. Patrick’s Day. (WYDaily/ Courtesy of Poisoned Dwarf/ The Hampton History Museum)
Those who are craving traditional Irish music for St. Patrick’s Day this year without the risk of coronavirus are in luck.
Poisoned Dwarf, a Williamsburg-based music group, will perform virtually on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) on Facebook Live as part of Hampton History Museum’s virtual Front Porch Music Series.
âPoisoned Dwarf plays virtuosic, innovative and passionate renditions of traditional Irish and Scottish music on acoustic instruments,â according to the museumâs news release on Monday. âFive talented musicians create a driving sonic energy that has been captivating audiences for over a decade with whistles, flutes, violin, guitar, percussion, and uilleann pipes [the national bagpipe of Ireland] together with exciting and lyrical vocals.â