MUSIC
Eamonn Flynn Band – Poor House Bistro
poor house bistro 91 S Autumn St, San Jose, CA, United StatesOn Sunday, March 18th, Eamonn Flynn will appear in downtown San Jose at a 'Post St. Paddy's Musical Hair of the Dog' show from 3 to 7 PM at the Poor House Bistro. Eamonn will lead a great Quartet that features Jeff Tamelier on guitar, Kevin Hayes on drums and…
Tony DeMarco • Plough & Stars
Tony DeMarco • March 24 Virtuoso Irish fiddle player Tony DeMarco is a product of the vibrant immigrant Irish music scene of New York. “It’s hard to imagine an Irish traditional music scene in New York City without Tony DeMarco.” Irish-American Crossroads event at Plough & Stars, SF. http://www.irishamericancrossroads.org/events/tony-demarco-concert/
Golden Bough LIVE in Benicia, CA!
Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns 2060 Camel Rd, Benicia, CA, United States(707) 745-5435 TICKETS Celebrate all things Celtic with Golden Bough's Celtic Festival! Acclaimed trio, Golden Bough, treats you to a musical festival of lively Celtic melodies, from upbeat gems to "sing along" favorites passed down from generation to generation. Margie Butler, Paul Espinoza, and Kathy Sierra travel the world, performing…
Harp Strings & Harmony
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States11am – 1pm String Art Activity with the MAH 2pm – 4pm Harp Concert by the Community Music School Come to the MAH and PLAY with Music, featuring Harps! Do you love the Harp, strings and music! Well, get creative with strings, by making art and listening to harps. We…
13th annual Santa Cruz Harp Festival
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCommunity Music School and the Museum of Art and History present the Santa Cruz Harp Festival in it's 13th concert event, exploring modern and historic music from all over the world on harps of all kinds. Soloists include: Harp Festival director Jesse Autumn, returning from New Orleans to play double…
Dermot Kennedy @ Independent
The Independent 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesOn his brilliant debut EP, 'Doves & Ravens,' the young Dubliner draws inspiration from all the moments of brightness and darkness this world has to offer, crafting music that's at once soaring and intimate, stripped-back and explosive. Stuttery hip-hop and R&B-influenced percussion underpins his weathered vocals as he combines organic…
Tim O’Brien/Lunasa on KALW radio, 3pm
Tune in to KALW 91.7 this Saturday (3/31) at 3 p.m. Folk Music & Beyond presents a special concert recording with American roots artist Tim O'Brien and Lunasa, one of Ireland's leading traditional bands. This concert was recorded last month in Berkeley at the Freight & Salvage. KALW presents Celtic…
Wolfhound Bar, 3rd Anniversary Party
The Wolfhound, Oakland 5516 San Pablo Ave , Oakland, CA, United StatesThird Anniversary party with music by piano maestro Johnny Holden Food, drink and fun!
Erica & Friends, Revolution Cafe, San Francisco
Erica and Friends Playing at Revolution Cafe, San Francisco.
Fundraiser for Hillary Flynn, Plough & Stars
Fundraiser for Hillary Flynn at The Plough & Stars • April 6 Magical Night of Music, Plough & Stars Come enjoy the talents of Patrick Ball, Colm O'Riain, Whelan Irish Dancers, Rory McNamara, Cormac Gannon, Vinnie Cronin, Vincie Keehan, and The Gasmen at the Plough & Stars on April 6…
EBSA Tartan Day Scottish Faire 2018
Throw on your kilt and celebrate Tartan Day with music, Scottish dancing, bagpipes, handmade crafts, historical re-enactments, and Highland athletics.
Fire & Grace Concert, San Bruno
Saturday, April 7, 2018 7:00 pm St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 1600 Santa Lucia Ave. San Bruno, CA 94066 Fire & Grace is an eclectic collaboration between GRAMMY award winning guitarist William Coulter and violin virtuoso Edwin Huizinga. This unique duo explores the connective musical elements of classical, folk and contemporary…
EBSA Tartan Day Scottish Faire 2018
Throw on your kilt and celebrate Tartan Day with music, Scottish dancing, bagpipes, handmade crafts, historical re-enactments, and Highland athletics.
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc Matinee
St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church 146 12th St, Pacific Grove, CA, United StatesOlav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland Islands) Nordic Fiddler's Bloc A Production Of St Mary's Celtic Music Series Sunday, April 22nd 2018, 3:00PM St Mary's By The Sea Episcopal Church, Pacific Grove "On the evidence to hand, pure fiddle doesn't get much better than The…
Linsey Aitken & Ken Campbell, Felton
Flynn's Cabaret and Steakhouse 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, United StatesFrom Loch Lomond Scotland – all that is best about Scots Music & Songs Sun. April 29 at 7pm Advanced online ticket sales are $17 $17 at the door | seated | <21 w/parent Members receive $2 discount on the above prices by way of rebate at the door. PRESENTED…
GB Annual Celtic-Folk Camp 2018!
Kowana Valley Folk School and Lodge Coulterville, CA, United StatesKowana 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…
“Celtic Jazz”
Village Theatre 233 Front St., Danville, CA, United StatesMelanie 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…
Tempest at McCloud Celtic Festival
Tempest is proud to be inaugurating this great event, at the foot of majestic Mount Shasta! http://www.mccloudchamber.com The Hall, the historic district, 7pm (530) 964-3113
New World String Project Matinee
St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church 146 12th St, Pacific Grove, CA, United StatesNew World String Project A Production Of St Mary's Celtic Music Series Sunday, May 6th 2018, 3:00PM St Mary's By The Sea Episcopal Church, Pacific Grove Extraordinary instruments and heartwarming music rooted in the Nordic, Celtic, and American folk traditions. John Weed • Aryeh Frankfurter • Lisa Lynne • Stuart…
Silicon Valley Irish Fleadh – 5th Annual
Downtown Mountain View Parking lot 5 and Hope Street, Mountain View, CA, United StatesTHE ANNUAL SILICON VALLEY IRISH FLEADH RETURNS IN 2018 FOR ITS 5TH CONSECUTIVE EDITION! MARK YOU CALENDAR FOR SATURDAY, MAY 12TH AND SUNDAY, MAY 13TH. This two-day event features Irish performers both traditional and modern, Irish dancers, Irish arts & crafts, Irish food vendors and a Kids’ Zone. The event…
Helena Byrne • UICC
United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFollowing the release of her third studio album ‘Tóraíocht Shonais’ (Pursuit of Happiness), Helena returns to North America in May with her new show ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’. Helena delves into the music, superstitions & folklore of Ireland, alongside incredible stories of Irish emigration through the ages; the Great Famine,…
Celtic Woman, Gallo Center, Modesto
Gallo Center, Modesto 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA, United StatesOn a winter’s night in Dublin 14 years ago…an idea: To create a musical show with exceptional talent. Classically and traditionally trained Irish female musicians. Celtic Woman was born. Since its debut, global musical sensation Celtic Woman’s concerts continue to touch the hearts of a huge audience that spans the…
Richie and Rosie House Concert
Soquel, CA Soquel, CA, United StatesMonday, May 21st 2018, 7:30PM House Concert, Soquel “The air left the room when Richie and Rosie sang their first notes together...everyone had their breath taken away at once. ” — Jen Hughes, Bluegrass Today Suggested Donation $17 Reservations: By email to Lynda Haworth or call 831-464-9778 To help the…
Redwood Music Camp
Easterseals Camp Harmon 16403 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesRedwood Music Camp is a three-day weekend music camp experience for adults, with a focus on Celtic music. Faculty members include the members of Molly's Revenge and The Fire. For 2018, we'll be at a new location: Camp Harmon in Boulder Creek, California (about an hour and a half from…
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO