Irish-American band Solas plays a rich blend of time-honored Irish music, distinctive originals, and the occasional well-chosen cover, weaving together a tapestry of influences from folk, country, jazz, and traditional music from around the world. The Boston Herald trumpeted the quartet as “the first truly great Irish band to arise from America,” the Washington Post dubbed them one of the “world’s finest Celtic-folk ensembles,” and the Austin American-Statesman called them “the standard by which contemporary Celtic groups are judged.” From their early days with singer Karan Casey, to the present configuration featuring Moira Smiley on vocals, Solas’ All These Years tour showcases the evolution of one of the most influential bands in the history of Irish music. Founding members and Solas stalwarts Seamus Egan and Winifred Horan look forward to bringing the past, present, and future of the band to the stage, with a program sure to delight audiences with old favorites and new material that lights the way forward.
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO