Biography
Wholehearted and full of life, Maidens IV delivers high-action Celtic and Roots music, mixed with hints of Pop, world and the flavor of Gypsy Jazz.
Start with four sisters, dancing, playing, singing, and composing their own fiery music, add shimmering costumes and step it up with powerful four-part-harmony, insane instrumentals, daring choreography and you've set the stage for a heart stopping show.
Their pure-action pulse-peddling Celtic fusion spans the borders of today and tradition, stringing each percussive and alluring tone of the Bodhrán, guitar, voice, violin, and viola into a Celtic infused Folk Rock Celebration.
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/Piano
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
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.
~Notable Venues & Festivals~
Hilton Convention Center ~ Branson, MO
Miller Performing Arts Center ~ Jefferson City, MO
Coleman Theatre ~ Miami, OK
Pipes In The Valley ~ Hartford, CT
Ligioner Highland Games ~ Ligioner, PA
Edinboro Highland Games ~ Edinboro, PA
Alma Highland Festival ~ Alma, MI
Adams County Irish Festival ~ Gettysburg, PA
The Ohio State Fair ~ Columbus, OH
Josephinium Irish Fest ~ Columbus, OH
Stone Church Arts Series ~ Bellows Falls, VT
Vinton War Memorial ~ Vinton, VA
Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival ~ Parkersburg, WV
Wheeling Celtic Festival ~ Wheeling, WV
Instrumentation
Havilah Justice: Violin, Bass, Vocals
Heather (Justice) Mantel: Lead Vocal, Bodhrán, Drums, Violin
Abigail Justice: Viola, DJembe, Vocals
Tabitha Justice: Guitar, Lead Vocal
Discography
Charm & Fire: 2006
Four Aflame: 2007
Emerald Fire: 2008
Celtic Fire: 2009
Radio airplay: 91.3 the Summit - Just plain Folk
WZLP 95.7 FM, Loudonville
Streaming on: www.celticconnection.com, www.celticmusicpodcast.com, www.CelticFolkPod.com, www. clevelandcelticpodcast.com
Celtica Radio Ltd. www.celticaradio.com
Highlander Radio www.CelticRadio.net
Links
| http://www.maidensmusic.com |
| Maidens FaceBook Page |
| Maidens Myspace Page |
| Maidens on Cdbaby |