Tunes, Songs and Stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada.
Grounded in the Celtic musical traditions, Rennie takes the listener on a journey through history, weaving together tunes and songs and the tales that accompany them to create an intricate and varied show. His engaging stage presence and storytelling opens the door for audiences to connect with the music, which he plays on the wooden flute, guitar, Irish tin whistles, bodhran, fiddle and voice.
Rennie grew up in Wellington with Celtic music in his blood. He picked up the flute at age 8, learning by ear in Irish sessions under the guidance of Galway born flute player Pat Higgins. With Irish music as the cornerstone of his knowledge, he then went on to delve deep into the traditional music of Scotland and Maritime Canada, gaining proficiency in a wide range of different instruments along the way.
Rennie has made a name for himself in the traditional music scene of Australia and New Zealand as a stand-out solo performer, as well as touring his own duos, bands, and performing with large international stage productions. He has played and taught all over The World.
In 2020 he released his first album with Oscar West as their kiwi folk duo Polytropos. His Solo album ‘From Across the Seas’, was released in 2022 and the most recent release ‘AIR’, which came out in 2023.
Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon at The Door Gallery Cafe, Fyansford Papermills.
