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Maidens IV 
Performing at the Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center; June 2010Background information Genres Celtic, pop, rock, world Years active 2003—present Website www.maidensmusic.com Members Havilah Justice
Heather (Justice) Mantel
Abigail Justice
Tabitha JusticeMaidens IV is a band consisting of four sisters that play music rooted in Celtic and Folk music. They originally started as Maidens II in 2003 with the two eldest siters, Havilah and Heather, playing as a voice/violin duo. They were later joined by next youngest sister Abigail and her viola in 2005. Finally, the youngest sister Tabitha joined them with her guitar, completing the quartet. Their instrumental repotoire consists of: violin, viola, guitar, two bodhrans, bass, djembe, and percussion. They also feature four-part harmony.
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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.[1][2]
Heather
- Bodhran, lead 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. In early 2008, Heather Justice married Jeremy Mantel. They have two sons, Corinth and Corban.[1][3]
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.[1][4]
Tabitha
- Guitar, vocals, bodhran
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.[1][5]
Discography
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Title Release Year Media format Charm and Fire (Maidens III) 2006 CD Four Aflame 2007 CD Emerald Fire 2008 CD Celtic Fire 2010 CD
References
- ^ a b c d "Maidens IV Celtic & Folk Music". Maidensmusic.com. http://www.maidensmusic.com/maidens_iv.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ "Havilah". Maidensmusic.com. http://www.maidensmusic.com/Havilahs%20Page.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ "Heather". Maidensmusic.com. http://www.maidensmusic.com/Heathers%20Page.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ "Abigail". Maidensmusic.com. http://www.maidensmusic.com/Abigail's%20page.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ "Tabitha". Maidensmusic.com. http://www.maidensmusic.com/Tabithas%20Page.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ "Maidens IV". CD Baby. http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/MaidensIV. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ "Music". Maidensmusic.com. http://www.maidensmusic.com/CD%20Order%20Page%20Form.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
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Categories:- Musical groups established in 2003
- Musical quartets
- All-female bands
- American folk musical groups
- Celtic music groups
- Family musical groups
- Musical groups from Michigan
- Musical groups from Ohio
- Renaissance fair performers
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