Maidens IV

Artist Information

Biography

Wholehearted and full of life, Maidens IV delivers high-action Celtic music, mixed with hints of Rock, Folk and the flavor of Gypsy Jazz. Havilah, Heather, Abigail, and Tabitha formed their all sister Celtic band nearly 7 years ago. They are based out of Loudonville, Ohio and have toured throughout Central and Eastern US. This epic four sister folk rock celebration has cheered on young and old alike in the merriment of Celtic music.



MIV Band Bio's
~Havilah: Violin/Vocals/Bass
Trained Classically, Havilah started playing at the age of 6 and began her life on stage as first Violin in the family quartet. Havilah and younger sister Heather founded the Maidens band in 2003 and as Maidens II, performed over 60 gigs a year before making the switch to Celtic Fiddling with yet another younger sister Abigail. Known for their innovative style and fiery licks, Havilah and Abigail form the signature “Dueling Strings” of Maidens IV.

~Heather: Bodhrán/Vocals/Keyboard/Drums
Classically trained in Violin at a young age, Heather moved to the study of voice at age 15 under the vocal coaching of Kay Raplenovich. Having performed as a solo vocalist, choir director, vocal teacher, and composer, Heather combines her rich musical background to the thundering Celtic free-style music of Maidens IV. Putting her classical skills to the test, Heather mastered the Irish Bodhrán shortly after her switch to lead vocal and now sports a Celtic rhythm while singing with the best of them.

~Abigail: Viola/Vocals/Djembe
Abigail also began her classical training at an early age. After playing in the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra for 2 years, Abigail joined her sisters in the switch to Celtic music forming Maidens III in 2005. At age 15, Abigail added vocal lessons to her profile, building a foundation for the Maidens much loved, four part sister harmony.

~Tabitha: Guitar/Vocals/Bass/Drums
Tabitha comes to the band with Rock and Pop in her blood. As sister number four, Tabitha’s acoustically astounding talent and Jazzy style were directed to Celtic Rock Roots music from the get go. At age 14, Tabitha settled on guitar as the stringed instrument of choice and forms a second lead to Heather in Maidens IV’s innovative and original Celtic crossover pieces.

Instrumentation

Havilah Justice: Violin, Bass, Vocals
Heather (Justice) Mantel: Lead Vocal, Bodhrán, Drums,
Abigail Justice: Viola, DJembe, Vocals
Tabitha Justice: Guitar, Lead Vocal

Discography

Charm & Fire: 2006
Four Aflame: 2007
Emerald Fire: 2008
Celtic Fire: 2010
Live Out Loud: 2011

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Maidens on Cdbaby

Audio

• TrimmedRosintheBow
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• Loch Lomond
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• Call To Dance
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• Here's a Health
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• Grace Out Loud
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• Irish Blessing
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• Danny Boy
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• Star Spangled Banner
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Lyrics

• Grace Out Loud
• Loch Lomond
• Hymn Medley
• Danny Boy
• Irish Blessing
• Rocky Top
• Star Spangled Banner
• Rosin The Bow
• Here's a Health

Video

MIVPRO1.mp4

Choir4Video4MIV.mp4

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Press

• Jamie Gaffney ~ Entertainment Director
  

  "The Maidens don’t just play music, they entertain!"

• Drew Orient ~ Executive Director [+ Show ]
  

  "Their energy and freshness is exciting..marvelous performers and very genuine. We look forward to t..."Their energy and freshness is exciting..marvelous performers and very genuine. We look forward to their return in 2012".

• Sandra Parker ~ Celtic Director [+ Show ]
  

  "Lovely, talented, delightful & charming. Their energy, musicianship, vocals, and engaging stage pre..."Lovely, talented, delightful & charming. Their energy, musicianship, vocals, and engaging stage presence was impressive and entertaining. I booked them right away for Celtic Weekend."

• "Spirit of the UK in (their) music" [+ Show ]
  

  “These four sisters may be from the American Heartland (Ohio) but, they have the spirit of the Unite...“These four sisters may be from the American Heartland (Ohio) but, they have the spirit of the United Kingdom in their music and in turn their soul. Well done ladies!...bravo!” –Operachick

Setlist

Our Repertoire:

1. Loch Lomond
2. Fiddlers Drums
3. The Call to Dance
4. Irish Washerwoman/The pride of the Irish
5. Hymn Medley
6. Miller Dee
7. T' Cup O' Scotch
8. Party Song
9. Celtic Gypsy
10. Here's a Health
11.Gypsy Firelight Tune
12. Rosin the Bow
13. Rocks of Bawn
14. Grace Out Loud
15. Maidens Medley
16. Shooting Stars
17. Irish Blessing
18. Dark Dancing Waves
19. Danny Boy
20. Rocky Top
21. National Anthem


Our shows:
*2 Hour stage Performance (w/intermission)
*1 hour Stage Performance (no intermission)
*2-3, 30-45 minute sets (all day festivals)

Drop me a line; I'd love to hear from you!
Ph: 567-217-1535 - info@maidensmusic.com

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