Black Coddle by Eamonn Flynn SF Launch @ UICC on Friday, January 10, 7:00 PM United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA This new album, Black Coddle , comes from Dubliner Eamonn Flynn, with a unique blend of Irish and American music and featuring Eamonn's original songs, vocals and piano front…
Seisiún #3 @ The Center: Join a variety of performers in an informal setting playing inspired Traditional Irish Music at the home of all things Irish in San Francisco: The United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco. The musicians will be featured in the central area of the Emerald level…
The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay is pleased to present a concert with the exciting Nordic folk music band SVER, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 7:30PM at Michael’s On Main in Soquel. SVER play epic Nordic folk music with relentless energy and seductive spark taking you on a fantastic musical…
The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay is pleased to present the ultimate Scots troubadour Jim Malcolm with his wife, singer Susie Malcolm on Tuesday, January 28th, 7:30PM at an intimate House Concert in Soquel. Traveling the world with his guitar, harmonicas, and engaging wit, Jim sings the traditional songs…
Having just finished recording on the southwest coast of Ireland, acclaimed Irish band Téada embarks on a national US tour this spring with their first new album in seven years. Irish Music Magazine describes the band as “at the cutting edge of the next generation of Irish musicians…with a fierce…
MAEVE DONNELLY is a renowned Irish fiddler who keeps traditional music alive while giving it a unique twist. Originally from East Galway, she now lives in the small town of Quin in County Clare. Maeve has performed from a young age throughout Europe, the US, and Canada, and won All-Ireland…
For over a decade, the Acadian trio Vishtèn has dazzled audiences with its fiery blend of traditional French songs and original instrumentals that fuse Celtic and Acadian genres with a modern rock sensibility and indie-folk influences. Lauded as “traditional but fiercely up-to-the- moment” (Penguin Eggs), this band from Canada’s east…
Shay and Michael Black are singing siblings from Ireland's foremost family of song, The Black Family, which also includes their sisters Mary & Frances, & brother, Martin. Hailed in the Irish Echo as “one of the most impressive groups of Irish singers to be found anywhere; exquisite, exhilarating and nothing…
Join the Bay Area trio, Cúlarán, at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco for Irish tunes and songs.
Cúlarán will supply a Sunday afternoon's worth of Irish tunes before leading the Sunday night trad session. Get warmed up for St. Paddy's with fare from the Starry Plough's fresh kitchen and some tasty music. No cover.
'Christmas Card from San Francisco' Saturday, December 19th, 8pm Irish time (12:00 noon PST) IN THIS WORLD OF SOCIAL DISTANCING, WHERE MANY OF US CANNOT MAKE IT HOME TO BE WITH OUR LOVED ONES THIS YEAR, LET US GET TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE WHAT IT IS TO BE "IRISH" AT CHRISTMAS…
Join us for an International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 as we host a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly to your door. @12:30 PM PST Trad folk duo Niamh Parsons and Graham Dunne…
A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for the preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Come see Mr. Warfield, as he surrounds himself with some of Ireland's finest musicians and singers.…
A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for the preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Come see Mr. Warfield, as he surrounds himself with some of Ireland's finest musicians and singers.…
The Young Dubliners return to Irish Center SF for a show downstairs from the Emerald floor indoors. The last show in 2019 sold out, so make sure to get your tickets early. Tickets are on sale NOW! Ticket link The show is on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 7 PM…
'Dublinesque' by Irish singer songwriter/ pianist Eamonn Flynn Is a fascinating mix of music, songs, and stories of Dublin. You will enjoy a portrait of Dublin through the years in an engaging performance rich in humour and soul. Along with old standards and original new songs, this performance features lively instrumental tunes on…
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…
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