Kowana Valley Folk School & Lodge- The lodge is located in the middle of the National Forest on Bull Creek Road, 25 miles from the Crane Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park. Rosin up that fiddle bow, check out workshops on harp, guitar, Irish whistle, Bodhran, dancing, walk through pristine…

Melanie O’Reilly and her trio create their riveting and unique sound by fusing Celtic melodies with American jazz. Melanie’s original compositions are inspired by traditional Gaelic culture and contemporary Irish poetry. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland and currently based in the Bay Area, Melanie has performed at festivals and…