Jacie Sites & Celtic Air

After moving to Idaho he accepted a job teaching music for the Idaho Falls school district. Currently he plays keyboard with Celtic air and clarinet in the local Symphony and Chamber orchestra. Steve also plays his own gigs playing jazz clarinet and at Oktoberfest.

 

He then continued his studies at the University of Northern Iowa under Dr. Karl Holvik. Interrupting his college prgram to enlist in the Air Force, he played in the March Air Force band in California, and upon discharge, continued his studies at the University of California, Riverside. He did a brief stint playing piano on Main Street, Disneyland and at Shakey's Pizza parlors.


Born and raised in Idaho Falls, Dillon began playing guitar when he was very young. He was raised on a hefty diet of blues, rock 'n' roll, country and bluegrass. Dillon found it imperative to play many different styles. Using various genres of music, Dillon enjoys creating "Frankenstein" styles of playing. Some of Dillon's musical influences include Jiggy Page, Joe Satriani, Muddy Waters and Gary Rossington so creating music came naturally.





Along with composing, Dillon works as an acclaimed guitar instructor at Sites' Music School in Idaho Falls. A few times a year Dillon teams up with Joe and Jacie Sites as they arrange large scale concerts to give students opportunities to perform. Teaching and performing with Celtic Air brings a great medium for Dillon to express his eclectic style. 


 
Diane is a graduate of Azusa Pacific College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano Performance. She has been teaching private music lessons for almost 25 years. She presently teaches about 40 students on a variety of instruments including piano, violin, guitar and voice.

Her past experiences include participation in piano recitals, youth orchestras, college choirs and church ensembles. 


She began playing the piano and organ for church at the age of 13. She continues to be involved in church music along with her husband, Dave. Diane has a passion for teaching and learning more about violin music and especially Celtic fiddle music. When she is not teaching or practicing music, she enjoys bicycling, playing tennis, sewing and reading. 



 Joe has been the National adult fiddle champion seven times as well as a several times Idaho State and Idaho Open adult division champion. Joe has repaired and restored over 500 fine violins and has taught many students who have become national champions. Many of Joe's students have gone on to win such titles as Grand National, Grand Masters and World Series fiddling champion.



Currently Joe owns and opperates sites violin shop in Idaho Falls with his wife Jacie. www.sitesviolinshop.com Joe played rhythm guitar with Mark O'connor during his fiddling contest years. In 2006 Joe won the award for best accompanist at the Idaho State Fiddle Contest. Some of Joe's fiddling influences have been Benny Thomason, Dick Barrett and Texas Shorty.
 
 


Prior to joining Celtic Air Mike toured with Steelroots recording artists Strange Occurrence where they saw their single "reach" peak at #5 on the billboard rock charts. He also toured with award winning polynesian dance troupe "Island Breeze". Mike has been to 46 states and his dream is to play in every state.