Gaelic Storm in Asheville, NC

**Barclay** · 9th January 09, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by CanadianKilter84

I will definitely be there. Sounds like a great time to be had by all!

Are you the young gentleman that Bill and I had the pleasure of meeting, along with your mother and grandmother, at Jack's last year?

Hey, MacMoose! thatcelticband! What about you guys, you coming too? c'mon down ChaseM, we'd love to meet you! Asheville is a great place for kilties...we're everywhere!

**Tartan Hiker** · 9th January 09, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by Barclay

Are you the young gentleman that Bill and I had the pleasure of meeting, along with your mother and grandmother, at Jack's last year?

Yep..he is indeed that gentleman.

**Tartan Hiker** · 9th January 09, 09:23 PM

And it looks like there is some interest in a hike, so I'll start putting that together as well. The weather here in February is a total mystery...could be bitter or beautiful. Will post details as the date approaches.

**Tartan Hiker** · 13th January 09, 09:13 AM

shameless bump

**piperdbh** · 13th January 09, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

If anyone wants to put together a kilted hike that Saturday morning, and maybe a pub run before the show, I'd be very up for that.

I like that idea. PM me and we'll figure out where. I know a few places close by, as I'm sure you do.

**BassClefB** · 13th January 09, 09:28 AM

I'm looking into it... the budget is tight right now, but I think I can make it work. I'm definitely in for a pub run beforehand even if I can't make the concert. Keep me in the loop!

**piperdbh** · 13th January 09, 11:27 AM

Sorry, chaps, but I won't be available for the hike, after all. I'm booked elsewhere that day. However, let's put together another hike in the WNC area.

**Tartan Hiker** · 13th January 09, 12:09 PM

For you new X-Markers in the area, I direct the outdoor program for Montreat Conference Center every summer, where kilted hiking is my daily gig (unless I need to use the chain saw). Montreat is associated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and so guys in kilts hardly get noticed there at all. We had an official X-Marks kilted hike and brewery tour the summer before last; somehow never got one off the ground last year.
Anyway, I'm up for leading hikes in our 3,000 acre watershed (30 miles of trails) anytime. If you are ever in the area and want to take a walk in the woods, give me a call.

**Tartan Hiker** · 26th January 09, 07:15 PM

I just talked to the folks at Grove Park and the show is nearly sold out...about 5 tickets left as of this afternoon. If you are going to the concert, better call them pronto!

**shawhighlander** · 27th January 09, 12:47 AM

Ooooh. My old stomping grounds. I do miss it so.
This would not be a venue to miss, especially to see a Celtic band, for sure.
Then after, you'll need a pint or so of Highlands Oatmeal Porter, among others from Highland Brewery (which is brewed in Ashville, NC). The best place to find this on Draught is at Barley's Tap Room in the Downtown.
Cheers,