Castlebay is a band in Round Pond, Maine, that provide traditional wedding music entertainment. This talented duo performs acoustic pieces that help to create a romantic atmosphere at milestone events. Julia specializes in the Celtic harp, creating delicate sounds that produce the perfect soundtrack to any occasion. She is accompanied by Fred, a multi-talented instrumentalist who plays the Irish flute, violin, viola, and more.
Services Offered
Castlebay offers couples a personalized service to meet their big day’s needs. Julia and Fred can read from a manuscript as they perform, but they are not reliant on sheet music. This allows them to focus on their surroundings and seamlessly adapt their performance. For instance, if a hiccough or delay occurs, they can provide the musical accompaniment to keep everything flowing smoothly. They are available for all stages of the wedding including the ceremony, the reception, and the rehearsal. Conveniently for clients not based in mid-coast Maine, the duo is available to travel.
Team of Castlebay
Julia Lane
Harp, vocals, co-owner
Julia Lane, singer, songwriter, and folklorist, has been playing the Celtic harp since 1989. Self-taught, she rapidly became a skilled and exciting player, winning the Senior Professional division at the New Hampshire Scottish Games Harp Competition in 1990 and 1991 and the International Folk Harp Competition at Stonehill College in 1992. She has performed as a member of Castlebay since its founding in 1987, appearing at festivals, in concerts and for innumerable private events.
Fred Gosbee
Strings, flute, vocals, co-owner
Fred is a multi-instrumentalist and singer, also a founding member of Castlebay. He plays the 12-string guitar, classical guitar, viola, violin, and Irish flute. In playing music for weddings he often switches instruments to provide a change texture of sounds. Since 1987 he has performed with Julia at festivals, concerts, and many private events all along the eastern seaboard, Ireland, the UK, and Kosovo.
