Olney Library welcomes Celtic guitarist, storyteller

The Olney Community Library and Arts Center is pleased to once again welcome acclaimed Celtic guitarist and storyteller Jerry Barlow for a special concert next month. The program will be held Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at the Library at 807 W. Hamilton St. in Olney. The program is sponsored by the Library and is free to the community.

Mr. Barlow is a virtuoso guitarist and extraordinary storyteller who also sings a bit –sometimes in Gaelic. This year’s program focuses on the medieval period of Scottish, Irish, and English history… a time of wonderful legend and lore. His new CD, “Of Castles and Kings,” captures much of the music from this program.

There will be plenty of opportunity for some sing-along, some toe-tapping, and even some step dancing if you are so inclined. As a touring performer, Barlow travels throughout the Midwest, South, and Rocky Mountain regions presenting his program of music, history, and humor from the British Isles.

His recording, “Fields and Fences,” was one of five finalists for the Instrumental Album of the Year Award by the Independent Music Awards. The Indie Acoustic Project selected “Bring Down the Storm” as one of the best songs of 2006. Music from Mr. Barlow’s recordings can be heard on National Public Radio stations.

For more information, call the Library at 940.564.5513 or visit www.jerrybarlow. com.