Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Gothard Sisters are a Pacific Northwest folk trio known for original Celtic-inspired folk music, violin melodies, storytelling songs, and inspiring live performances. Discover more music, videos, albums and sheet music at gothardsisters.com .
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The Gothard Sisters perform a cover of "Ready for the Storm" by Scottish songwriter Dougie MacLean live at the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in the Snowy Owl Theater in Leavenworth, Washington during the band's annual Pacific Northwest Celtic Celebration Tour in March 2024. "Ready for the Storm" was written and recorded by Dougie MacLean.
✨The Gothard Sisters, Greta, Willow and Solana, are a trio of multi-instrumentalists, singers and songwriters who create Celtic-influenced American folk music that resonates with listeners worldwide. Raised in the Pacific Northwest, they studied classical music while exploring folk traditions and imaginative play, shaping a sound that blends Celtic, folk, classical, world and new-age influences. Their performances feature violin, guitar, mandolin, bodhrán, djembe, whistle and close sibling harmonies, earning praise as “vivid, inspirational and captivating.”
✨🍂Listen + Stream “Moment in Time” — New album out now!
Stream on all platforms: Spotify · Apple Music · Amazon Music · YouTube Music · Bandcamp
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✨🍁Official CDs, Sheet Music & Merch
Grab the Moment in Time CD, lyric booklet bundles, shirts, hoodies, sheet music & more!
👉 gothardsistersmusicshop.com
🎶 Upcoming Shows
See the Gothard Sisters live in concert! Check out the show calendar and get tickets to an upcoming show near you.
👉 Full tour dates & tickets: gothardsisters.com/shows
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Get the monthly newsletter, behind-the-scenes stories, show notifications when the band is in your area & 3 free song downloads when you sign up!
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Lyrics for the song Ready for the Storm by Dougie MacLean:
The waves crash in and the tide pulls out
It's an angry sea but there is no doubt
That the lighthouse will keep shining out
To warn the lonely sailor
And the lightning strikes and the wind cuts cold
Through the sailor's bones to the sailor's soul
'Til there's nothing left that he can hold
Except the rolling ocean
But I am ready for the storm
Yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
I'm ready for the storm
Oh give me mercy for my dreams
For every confrontation seems
To tell me what it really means
To be this lonely sailor
But when the sky begins to clear
And the sun it melts away my fear
I'll cry a silent weary tear
For those that need to love me
But I am ready for the storm
Yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
I'm read for the storm
The distant it is no real friend
And time will take its time
And you will find that in the end
It brings you me, this lonely sailor
And when you take me by your side
You love me warm, you love me
And I should have realized
I had no reasons to be frightened
And I am ready for the storm
Yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
Yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
Yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
I'm ready for the storm
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The Gothard Sisters are a Pacific Northwest folk trio known for original Celtic-inspired folk music, violin melodies, storytelling songs, and inspiring live performances. Discover more music, videos, albums and sheet music at gothardsisters.com .
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The Gothard Sisters perform a cover of "Ready for the Storm" by Scottish songwriter Dougie MacLean live at the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in the Snowy Owl Theater in Leavenworth, Washington during the band's annual Pacific Northwest Celtic Celebration Tour in March 2024. "Ready for the Storm" was written and recorded by Dougie MacLean.
✨The Gothard Sisters, Greta, Willow and Solana, are a trio of multi-instrumentalists, singers and songwriters who create Celtic-influenced American folk music that resonates with listeners worldwide. Raised in the Pacific Northwest, they studied classical music while exploring folk traditions and imaginative play, shaping a sound that blends Celtic, folk, classical, world and new-age influences. Their performances feature violin, guitar, mandolin, bodhrán, djembe, whistle and close sibling harmonies, earning praise as “vivid, inspirational and captivating.”
✨🍂Listen + Stream “Moment in Time” — New album out now!
Stream on all platforms: Spotify · Apple Music · Amazon Music · YouTube Music · Bandcamp
👉 gothardsisters.com/music — or find your favorite service!
✨🍁Official CDs, Sheet Music & Merch
Grab the Moment in Time CD, lyric booklet bundles, shirts, hoodies, sheet music & more!
👉 gothardsistersmusicshop.com
🎶 Upcoming Shows
See the Gothard Sisters live in concert! Check out the show calendar and get tickets to an upcoming show near you.
👉 Full tour dates & tickets: gothardsisters.com/shows
✨Join the Story Times Mailing List
Get the monthly newsletter, behind-the-scenes stories, show notifications when the band is in your area & 3 free song downloads when you sign up!
👉 gothardsisters.lpages.co/storyteller-signup
🌙 Follow / Tag / Connect
Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Twitter • YouTube
#thegothardsisters #celticfolk #gothardsisters #celticfolkmusic
👉 gothardsisters.com
Lyrics for the song Ready for the Storm by Dougie MacLean:
The waves crash in and the tide pulls out
It's an angry sea but there is no doubt
That the lighthouse will keep shining out
To warn the lonely sailor
And the lightning strikes and the wind cuts cold
Through the sailor's bones to the sailor's soul
'Til there's nothing left that he can hold
Except the rolling ocean
But I am ready for the storm
Yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
I'm ready for the storm
Oh give me mercy for my dreams
For every confrontation seems
To tell me what it really means
To be this lonely sailor
But when the sky begins to clear
And the sun it melts away my fear
I'll cry a silent weary tear
For those that need to love me
But I am ready for the storm
Yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
I'm read for the storm
The distant it is no real friend
And time will take its time
And you will find that in the end
It brings you me, this lonely sailor
And when you take me by your side
You love me warm, you love me
And I should have realized
I had no reasons to be frightened
And I am ready for the storm
Yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
Yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
Yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
I'm ready for the storm
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