Irish soprano Clodagh Kinsella and pianist Keith Stears bring their unique interpretation to Irish airs and opera arias. This new-generation duo interweaves their heritage and their classical training to pay homage to the old traditions in a new and exciting way. Clodagh electrified audiences at last year's Eugene O'Neill International…
This fresh new trio from the heart of Connemara, Ireland combines Irish music and an intriguing blend of modern folk influences to produce a rich sound and exciting experience to delight listeners. Featuring an unusual line-up of flute, whistles, harp, bodhrán, guitar and vocals (with some Irish dancing steps thrown…
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 old dining area) downstairs,…
Irish Bluegrass music from the Midlands of Ireland. Tickets on sale Sept 10th, 2019 - we expect a sell-out. See YouTube video of latest original song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFk-i45QeMc Jamie McKeogh, Cathal Guinan and Daithi Melia all hail from Tullamore, Co.Offaly with Co. Tipperary born Gavin Strappe completing the quartet. All four…
The Irish rock band is performing at the 19 Broadway Bar Night Club on Friday, October 18! Tickets are $15 through EventBrite.
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. Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones are bringing that musical tradition forward with a reverence…
"A Winter Gift" is presented by three of the premier Celtic Harpists in the world. Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter perform Celtic legends, along with Irish and English literature woven together with beloved and rare pieces of holiday music. It is a blend of music and oratory, falling…
Kerry Irish Productions Presents: An Irish Christmas taking you on a magical journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb dancing, singing and traditional Irish music celebrating the international spirit of the holiday season. An Irish Christmas features award winning dancing stars: Caterina Coyne, (Riverdance Principal Dancer), Tyler Schwartz, (World Champion…
Holiday audiences will revel in this family-friendly celebration of community, recreating an Irish tradition when families gathered around the fire with the haunting melodies of traditional Irish Christmas carols, raising the rafters with the joy of their music, knocking sparks off the flagstone floor with traditional dances, and filling the…
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…
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