Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the violin! Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. The Washington Post states, "She suggests the future of the Celtic fiddle." She's been called a "sensation" by Billboard magazine and…
Bats from Namibia! That’s one sound you’ll hear at the first Bay Area performance of music by renowned Irish composer and sound artist Karen Power. Karen will be traveling all the way from Cork, Ireland for the latest edition of The Nature of Music, Other Minds’ series featuring composers working…
Barbaro's musical vision explores their collective life experiences through intricate instrumentation, creatively bending traditional music into a style that is all their own. The Minneapolis-Winona based rising stars have created their eclectic sound through original songwriting craft, with inspiration derived from bluegrass, jazz, and chamber music. Their new album, Dressed in…
On June 10th, join Dublin-born Internationally acclaimed violinist Gregory Harrington as he performs an intimate evening of Irish and crossover classics with his string group at the United Irish Cultural Center. Born in Dublin and based in New York City, he is redefining the classical virtuoso for the 21st century. His…
Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter perform with two Celtic harps, the rare Swedish Nyckelharpa, Ukrainian Bandura, Cittern, Viola and more. The audience will hear a new collection of traditional instrumental music from Sweden and Ireland as well as heartwarming original compositions blended with stories of humor and adventure.
The show features Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter playing two Celtic harps, the rare Swedish Nyckelharpa, Ukrainian Bandura, Cittern and more. The audience will hear Traditional instrumental music from Sweden and Ireland as well as heartwarming original compositions blended with stories of humor and adventure.
Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter perform with two Celtic harps, the rare Swedish Nyckelharpa, Ukrainian Bandura, Cittern, Viola and more. The audience will hear a new collection of Traditional instrumental music from Sweden and Ireland as well as heartwarming original compositions blended with stories of humor and adventure.
Culann's Hounds is San Francisco's premier hard-rocking Irish trad band. Tonight featuring guest accordionist Renee de la Prade at the Plough and Stars, 116 Clement St. San Francisco, CA. Proof of vaccination is required at the venue.
The United Irish Cultural Center is proud to announce an exciting family-friendly summer music festival—Rock the Gates—Summer Fleadh 2022. Join us on Saturday, August 27 from 1-8 pm at the Irish Center for fun for the whole family! Featuring multiple stages (Wawona Gates, St. Patrick’s Room, and the Emerald…
Join us for a musical treat like no other—a tribute to The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem—brought to you live from the stage in the St. Patrick’s Room! “Tommy and the Brothers” delights audiences with the stories, the lives, the history, but most of all the music and songs of…
Join us for a night of lively Irish Music and Song American Celtic Radio Listeners voted them: “Rising Stars of the Year 2021 and Best CD Cover of 2021 for Living the Dream” ” Young Artist Academy Award winners for Music Ensemble 2022″ from Hollywood. The Byrne Brothers are a…
Two days of The Young Wolfe Tones in 2022! Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones make a triumphant return to the United Irish Cultural Center in SF on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13
Ireland's popular band The Coronas finally return to San Francisco after two covid-delayed appearances, in support of their new album, TIME STOPPED, out October 7.
Since 1999, the Bay Area non-profit Healing Muses has provided therapeutic live music performance to patients, their family members, and staff in hospitals, clinics, hospices, and other healthcare settings. This small but mighty organization, which has a board consisting entirely of musicians and a team of performing "muses" -- all…
Experience the joy of An Irish Christmas as seen on PBS! Enjoy all the holiday carols you know and love plus a spectacular high-energy display of Irish dancing at its very best. "... Genuinely astonishing ... electric!" – The Village News An Irish Christmas is a celebration of family and community…
Experience the joy of An Irish Christmas as seen on PBS! Enjoy all the holiday carols you know and love plus a spectacular high-energy display of Irish dancing at its very best. "... Genuinely astonishing ... electric!" – The Village News An Irish Christmas is a celebration of family…
Experience the joy of An Irish Christmas as seen on PBS! Enjoy all the holiday carols you know and love plus a spectacular high-energy display of Irish dancing at its very best. "... Genuinely astonishing ... electric!" – The Village News An Irish Christmas is a celebration of family…
Two shows 3PM & 7PM New World String Project will continue a joyful and cherished holiday tradition this year. The well known Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration will return, with a masterful quartet including two members of Molly's Revenge and champion Irish dancers. Attendees will enjoy virtuosic performances on exotic instruments…
Vocalist Ciarán Mac Gowan has opened for Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Christy Moore, Arlo Guthrie and many more in his hometown Belfast, N. Ireland. Now living in the Bay Area he has teamed up with guitar talent Robbie McGregor and together they play 'The American Songbook' (Bublé/Sinatra), Irish Ballads (Paul…
Coming to the St. Patrick’s Stage at the UICC on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 8 pm (doors at 7:30 pm), The Fire presents their holiday show titled “The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas.” Prepare to be inspired as California’s favorite Scottish music trio joins forces with both Scottish and Irish…
Experience the joy of An Irish Christmas as seen on PBS! Enjoy all the holiday carols you know and love plus a spectacular high-energy display of Irish dancing at its very best. "... Genuinely astonishing ... electric!" – The Village News An Irish Christmas is a celebration of family…
Rose of Tralee takes place in Tralee every august. On this evening San Francisco’s rose will be selevted
Irish-born virtuoso violinist and composer Colm Ó Riain and his Ensemble celebrate St.Patrick’s Day with their soulful exploration of the connection between Ireland and a host of other musical cultures. West African percussion underpinning plaintive Middle Eastern melodies, Flamenco duende driving jazz improvisations, all topped by fiery Irish fiddling for…
St. Patrick’s Room 6:30 doors/7:00 show TICKETS Acclaimed Celtic roots band, Runa, joins the Reel March Madness line up at the UICC as part of their west coast tour. Runa breathes fresh life into traditional Celtic music by digging into the songs and tunes to find the universal thread that…
Clannad is back with their “In A Lifetime: The Farewell Tour.” Clannad, formed in 1970 in Gweedore County Donegal by siblings Ciarán, Pól, and Moya Brennan and their twin uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan. They have won numerous awards throughout their career, including a Grammy. They have recorded in six…
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