Paddy O’Brien at Plough & Stars

Paddy O’Brien • June 18, 19

Paddy O’Brien’s mastery of the two-row button accordion has been acknowledged through many prestigious awards including All-Ireland senior accordion champion. Paddy is regarded as one of the tradition’s most important repositories; in a musical career that spans more than fifty years, he has collected more than 4,000 compositions—jigs, reels, hornpipes, airs, and marches, including many rare and unusual tunes. Catch Paddy with Richard Mandel at the Plough & Stars, SF on Saturday, June 18th. On Sunday, June 19th Paddy will conduct a two-hour Irish traditional tune workshop. Learn some interesting repertoire from the master, as well as how to add feeling and expression to your playing of dance music.