Traveler's Dream

Traveler's Dream

Traveler's Dream performs Celtic, folk, and traditional music. Visit www.travelersdream.net

Traveler's Dream creates music that is rich in tradition but driven by innovation and creativity. With powerful voices, rich harmonies and a wide variety of traditional and modern instruments, Michael Lewis and Denise Wilson captivate listeners with spirited songs from the Celtic lands and French Canada, hard-driving Irish jigs and reels, sea shanties, and traditional American songs. Nestled along

09/12/2023

Just a reminder - We will be sharing our Yuletide program tonight starting at 7:00 at 9 Irish Brothers East. There will be no “dashing through the snow” to get there, but rest assured it will be a festive evening!

Next Saturday, December 9, Traveler's Dream will be hosting our annual Yuletide Celebration at 9 Irish Brothers East from 7:00-9:00 pm. We love playing the old traditional carols, many of them rooted in the Celtic lands and France. We'll also play familiar favorites and will have lyric sheets for those who'd like to sing along. It is always a fun night for all ages!
Because this event is usually well attended, I suggest you reserve a table well ahead of time.
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

02/12/2023

Next Saturday, December 9, Traveler's Dream will be hosting our annual Yuletide Celebration at 9 Irish Brothers East from 7:00-9:00 pm. We love playing the old traditional carols, many of them rooted in the Celtic lands and France. We'll also play familiar favorites and will have lyric sheets for those who'd like to sing along. It is always a fun night for all ages!
Because this event is usually well attended, I suggest you reserve a table well ahead of time.
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

23/11/2023

Our good friend Bob Auth will be joining Traveler’s Dream when we play at 9 Irish Brothers EAST on Saturday night (November 25). It will be a fun evening of Celtic favorites, sea shanties, and lively tunes! We play from 7-9:00. All ages are welcome.
Auth Heasty

Photos from Traveler's Dream's post 22/10/2023

What a fine weekend I had playing music and enjoying friends and family at the Fort Massac Encampment! I’ve been making the trip to this beautiful site on the banks of the Ohio for over 40 years. Chance HeastyBob Auth

Photos from Traveler's Dream's post 04/10/2023

This Friday evening (Oct. 6) Michael and I will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers East from 7 to 9.  We’ll be singing plenty of Irish and Scottish standards as well as some of our favorite folk and old-time songs. We’d love to see you there!

21/09/2023

We are looking forward to being back at 9 Irish Brothers EAST this Saturday night (Sept. 21) playing from 7-9 pm. Enjoy tasty food and libations and some lively traditional Celtic music!
And there's always a chance for the unexpected - as in this photo of some young audience members who stepped up to help us with the sea shanty "What do you do with a drunken sailor'!
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

09/09/2023

We had a good time playing today at the Columbus Scottish Festival (in Indiana). I had forgotten what a cool town Columbus is - rich in arts, culture, and architecture.
Thanks to our friend Heather Stenger for the photo!

28/08/2023

It's not too late to register for Blue Moon Rising! Sing your heart out, make new friends, and learn first hand how beneficial group singing is for the mind, body and spirit! - https://mailchi.mp/denisewilson.net/blue-moon-rising-still-time-to-register_fall-23

16/08/2023

This Saturday (August 19)) Traveler's Dream will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers EAST from 7-9 pm. The spirited Celtic music, delicious food, and friendly atmosphere is a good recipe for an enjoyable evening! Families are welcome!
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

Pub Sing at 9 Irish Brothers - Join Us! 06/08/2023

Pub Sing at 9 Irish Brothers East - Join Us!
So you've never been to a Pub Sing? Well, this is your chance to be part of a unique and lively musical experience! We'll be singing sea shanteys, fine old drinking songs, and songs with choruses that are easy to learn and fun to sing. All voices and ages are welcome! Songs will be led by Traveler's Dream (Denise Wilson, Michael Lewis, and Chance Heasty).
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Chance Heasty

Pub Sing at 9 Irish Brothers - Join Us!

02/08/2023

If you enjoy the haunting sound of the Irish flute in combination with other instruments such as fiddle, concertina, guitar and penny whistle, stop in for an evening of traditional Celtic music with Traveler's Dream this Friday night (Aug. 4) at 9 Irish Brothers WEST from 8-10 pm.
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

19/07/2023

Greetings friends! I thought I'd let you know that Traveler's Dream will be playing this Saturday evening (July 22) at 9 Irish Brothers (WEST) from 8-10:00 pm. What better way to escape the heat and enjoy some tasty food and drink while listening to some rousing traditional Celtic music!
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

07/07/2023

Traveler's Dream will be at 9 Irish Brothers (EAST) this Saturday (the 8th) playing from 7-9 pm. There's always fun to be had as well as lively music, tasty food, and a friendly atmosphere! Families are welcome.
If you already have plans, we'll be at 9IB West on July 22 playing from 8-10:00.
The photo was taken recently at the Gala of Hope fundraiser for the LUM Immigration Clinic. It felt good to be part of such an important - and successful - community event!

Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

07/06/2023

Michael and I will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers (EAST) this Saturday from 7-9:00 pm. It's been a while since our last 9IB gig, so we're looking forward to playing and introducing a couple new songs. You'll be sure to enjoy the tasty food and libation, and we'd love to see you!

30/05/2023

Singing “Paddy West” with Emma in the driver’s seat.
Spirit of Vincennes rendezvous.
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson

26/05/2023

We’re ready to leave for Vincennes tomorrow for the annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous! We’re looking forward to playing music and visiting with friends from the living history community. We play on Saturday at 11:30 and 4:30, and Sunday at 11:00. If you’re planning to attend, maybe will see you there!
Chance Heasty Bob Auth Denise Wilson Emma Marie Mock

28/04/2023

Traveler's Dream will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers (East) this Saturday, April 29 from 7-9 pm. If you enjoy Celtic music, stop on by - we'd love to see you!
Chance Heasty

13/04/2023

This Saturday (April 15) Traveler's Dream will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers East from 7-9 pm. The spirited Celtic music, delicious food, and friendly atmosphere is a good recipe for an enjoyable evening!

If you can't make it this weekend, we'll be playing later in the month (also 9 IB EAST) on Saturday, April 29 from 7-9 pm.
Chance Heasty

03/03/2023

Well, we are only a couple weeks away from St. Patrick's Day and entering a month full of celebrations of Irish culture and music. We'll start off playing this Saturday (March 4) at 9 Irish Brothers (EAST) from 7-9 pm. Why not treat yourself to some tasty food and libations while listening to Celtic jigs, reels, and traditional Irish songs! Good craic for the whole family!
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson

15/02/2023

The three of us will be back at 9 Irish Brothers (EAST) this Saturday (Feb. 18) playing from 7-9 pm. There's always fun to be had as well as lively music, tasty food, and a friendly atmosphere. Families are welcome.
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson

08/02/2023

Quite a sculpture isn't it? Now that I have your attention, I just wanted to let you know that Traveler's Dream will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers EAST this Friday, Feb. 10 from 7-9:00. Enjoy some lively traditional Irish music as well as fine food and drinks. Families are welcome!

26/01/2023

Traveler's Dream will be playing some toe-tapping traditional Celtic music this Saturday (Jan. 28) at 9 Irish Brothers WEST from 8-10 pm. Looks like the snow will be behind us by then, so consider stopping in for some tasty Irish food and drink. We'd love to see you!
Chance Heasty

11/01/2023

Traveler’s Dream will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers East this Saturday, January 14, from 7-9:00 pm. Stop in for some spirited traditional Irish music and tasty food and libations!
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

28/12/2022

We're looking forward to playing some old and new Celtic favorites this Friday (Dec. 30) at 9 Irish Brothers EAST from 7-9 pm. Stop in for some toe-tapping tunes and some fine food and libations! As always, families are welcome.
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

26/12/2022

Chance got a new slide whistle for Christmas. In spite of the instrument’s less than stellar slide action, (hoping a little WD-40 will help that) he did a better job “finding” our holiday melody than I did!
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22/11/2022

If you enjoy the energy and lilt of traditional Celtic fiddling, stop by 9 Irish Brothers (EAST) to hear Traveler's Dream this Friday, Nov. 25. We'll be playing from 7-9 pm.
Can't make it? We'll be back the following week on Dec. 3 weaving some holiday sing-alongs into the musical fare that night!
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

03/11/2022

Greetings on this beautiful fall day! I hope you get to soak up a bit of sunshine and the last of the fall colors.
Tomorrow night (Nov. 4) Traveler's Dream will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers EAST from 7-9 pm. We'll be serving up our traditional Celtic tunes and songs along with some rousing sea shanties sung by Chance. If you've got young family members who enjoy music, they will surely enjoy hearing my nieces (ages 7 & 10) sing a few kid-friendly folk songs with us. I hope to see some of you there!
Chance Heasty

27/10/2022

Traveler's Dream will be at 9 Irish Brothers (EAST) this Saturday night (Oct. 29) from 7-9 pm. If you don't have plans, consider stopping in for some authentic Irish food and lively Celtic music. The whole family is welcome! If you're busy this Saturday, we will be back the following week on Friday, Nov. 4.
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

14/10/2022

We are looking forward to a beautiful fall weekend at the Fort Massac historical encampment in Metropolis, IL.  The event is held at a beautiful wooded park overlooking the Ohio river. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area! Traveler’s Dream will be playing at 11:00 and 1:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

I’ve been playing music there since Chance was a toddler. Yep - it’s been a while!
Chance Heasty

05/10/2022

For the first time in a long while, Traveler's Dream will be at the 9 Irish Brothers in WEST Lafayette this Friday! We'll be playing from 8:00-10:00 pm. If you enjoy traditional Irish music and good food and drink - we hope you'll stop in!
Taylor Stirm Chance Heasty

15/09/2022

Tomorrow night Traveler's Dream will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers (East) from 7-9 pm. We'll have Taylor Stirm with us on the uilleann pipes which is always a treat! We'd enjoy seeing you there!
Denise Wilson Music Taylor Stirm

01/09/2022

Before I stumbled on this photo, I was just going to let you know that Traveler's Dream is playing on Saturday night (Sept. 3) at 9 Irish Brothers (East) from 7-9 pm. Stop in if you're free and would enjoy some great food and lively music.
And the photo? Yep, that's me with Chance at Fort de Chartres Rendezvous when he was about five years old (1989). It's comforting somehow to know how many of you reading this were there! I sure feel lucky to have been playing music with Chance all these years!
Chance Heasty Denise Wilson Music

23/08/2022

If you don't have plans this Saturday evening (Aug. 27) consider coming out to hear Traveler's Dream at 9 Irish Brothers (East). It's been a while since we had Taylor Stirm and his magical pipes with us, so we're sure to be in good form and ready for a fun evening!
We play from 7-9 pm and families are most welcome!
Chance Heasty Taylor Stirm Denise Wilson Music

04/08/2022

Traveler's Dream will be playing at Nine Irish Brother's (EAST) this Saturday, Aug. 6, from 7:00-9:00 pm. It's been almost a month since our last time playing there, so we are looking forward to an evening of music and good fun! If you don't have plans, come on out and tap your toes to some spirited Irish music. Families are welcome!

06/07/2022

Traveler's Dream will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers (EAST) from 7-9:00 pm this Saturday, July 9. What better way to escape the heat and enjoy some tasty food and drink while listening to some rousing traditional Celtic music! Families are welcome.
Chance Heasty Taylor Stirm

23/06/2022

If it's not on your radar, here's a reminder that the Indiana Fiddler's Gathering starts tomorrow night! I'll be leading a singing workshop (Traditional Songs for Singers and Non-singers) at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. It's always a fun time - and all workshops are free.
In addition to the fine bands lined up , there will be be a children's concert, a dance, lots of informal jam sessions, art/music vendors, and plenty of great food!
Denise Wilson Music

Photos from Traveler's Dream's post 24/05/2022

We are looking forward to one of our favorite historical events this weekend - the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous! I thought I’d share some nice pics from last year.
If you’re planning to attend, we play at 11:30 and 4:30 on Saturday, and 11 o’clock on Sunday. 
Chance Heasty Emma Marie Mock Bob Auth Denise Wilson Music

04/05/2022

Traveler's Dream will be playing at 9 Irish Brothers (EAST) this Friday night (May 6) from 7-9 pm. It's a busy month for us all, so this will be the only time we'll play at 9IB in May. Taylor Stirm will be with us so you're sure to enjoy his incredible uilleann pipe playing. The whole family is welcome, so stop in for some tasty Irish food and drink!
Chance Heasty Taylor Stirm

07/04/2022

If your spirit could use a little boost after all of the gray days we've had lately, stop in to Nine Irish Brothers (EAST) on Saturday, April 9th for some sprightly Celtic music and traditional Irish food/drinks. We'll be playing from 7-9 pm. Families are welcome!
Chance Heasty, Taylor Stirm, Denise Wilson and Michael Lewis

23/03/2022

I'm looking forward to playing music with Michael and a couple musical guests this Saturday evening (March 26) at 9 Irish Brothers (EAST). I hope you'll join us for some traditional songs of Ireland and Scotland, a few sea shanteys, and . . . no telling what else! We play from 7-9 pm, and families are welcome.

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Chance got a new slide whistle for Christmas. In spite of the instrument’s less than stellar slide action, (hoping a lit...
Watching Simon and Chance playing fiddle together last night felt like a threshold moment!  Chance Heasty