Hilda Doyle is one of Columbus, Ohio's musical treasures. She has been entertaining since the age of five and continues to perform in Columbus and nationally. Her accomplishments include performances with nationally known artists, solo and collaborative concerts, television and radio spots and special events (including St. Patrick's Day on Channel 6's Good Morning Columbus). Hilda describes her style as "Acoustic -- Encompassing Contemporary Folk, Celtic, Blues, Country, and Light Rock." A nice ecclectic mix! Jan and I first heard Hilda at a club called the Inner Circle many years ago, and we also enjoyed her, as have many of you, at her long-time gig at the Hearth and Eagle. Hilda singing a ballad, transforms whatever space the audience is in to someplace beautiful. Molly Pauken is a gifted musician in her own right, and her bass provides the perfect backdrop for Hilda's playing and singing. Hilda has recorded nine albums; the latest with her Celtic group, the Ladies of Longford (Hilda and her daughters -- Heather Doyle-Fraser and Stephanie Doyle) entitled Ladies View, available on compact disc. Hilda is currently "in the studio" finishing her latest recording -- an all original acoustic CD, entitled Play Attention. Her 1996 recording, Movin On, was a collaboration with Toria Brown that produced an earful of wonderful music. The CD features many Columbus musicians: Dr. Todd Brown, Molly Pauken, Joel Steward and guest appearances by Pete Cary, Arnett Howard, Jeff Jones, Mike Nugent, Rob Brumfield and Andy Woodson. Hilda has spent the last few years delving into Celtic music. She has performed as a guest artist with several local Celtic bands and was a member of the locally based "Strings in the Glen" headed by Christine Fraser Ramsey. She will be back at the Dublin Irish Festival this summer with the Ladies of Longford. And the "Ladies" will be back at Glenbrook in August for an outdoor concert. We know you won't want to miss this chance to hear Hilda -- up close and personal!!