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We Banjo 3 and Skerryvore at Freight & Salvage

Freight & Salvage, Berkeley 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, United States

Galway, Ireland’s We Banjo 3 find common ground between old world tradition and authentic Americana by plying their banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin in an innovation fusion of styles that they dub “Celtgrass.” Skerryvore create a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana that represents all the different personalities…

We Banjo 3 and Skerryvore at Montalvo Arts Center

Montalvo Arts Center 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, CA, United States

            Don’t miss two of the freshest musical groups innovating the Celtic sound in concert at Montalvo. Ireland’s We Banjo 3 finds common ground between old world tradition and authentic Americana by blending banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin in an innovation fusion of styles they…

The Martin Hayes Quartet, Sebastopol

Sebastopol Community Cultural Center 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA , CA, United States

The Martin Hayes Quartet opens up and explores the Irish tradition with music that resonates as both venerable and strikingly new. The new group expands upon many of the musical ideas Martin has pursued in his renowned and longstanding partnership with guitarist Dennis Cahill.  The melody remains central with an added range of sonic…

$30 – $33

Martin Hayes Quartet, Freight & Salvage

Freight & Salvage, Berkeley 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, United States

Irish fiddler Martin Hayes is known worldwide for his soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music. His new quartet with guitarist Dennis Cahill --a fellow member of supergroup The Gloaming-- is called "a highly resonant coming together" by the Irish Times. Hayes and Cahill expand their legendary explorations of Irish music with the  brilliant Liz Knowles (Bobby McFerrin, Bang-on-a-Can…

Wake the Dead at Freight & Salvage, Berkeley

Freight & Salvage, Berkeley 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, United States

Wake the Dead returns to the Freight for their 17th annual Day of the Dead show. Endlessly energetic and inventive, Wake the Dead spreads their reach to embrace the entire Summer of Love, keeping it alive for Deadheads and Celtoids alike as only they can. Join members Danny Carnahan, Paul…

The Cripple of Inishmaan

SCU•Presents Mayer Theatre Corner of Franklin & Lafayette, Santa Clara, CA, United States

  Limited Time Offer:  Buy 1 ticket, Get 1 free for a friend using the code IRISHFESTBOGO. Offer expires Oct 26.  Before becoming an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, McDonagh was an award-winning playwright. This Irish dark comedy takes place on the remote Aran Islands off the coast…

$10 – $20

Benefit for John Caulfield, Rancho Nicasio

Rancho Nicasio 4499 Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio, CA, United States

John Caulfield is a close and treasured friend to many in our community. John suffered a severe stroke a few months back and he needs our help with medical, rehab, and living expenses. Excellent food, music, and fun! Transportation to and from San Francisco will be provided. Suggested donation: $100-$500

$100

Celtic Voices Christmas Concert – ‘Mistletoe, Memories & Music’

Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep. 1055 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

It's that time of year again! Join us for the Celtic Voices Christmas Concert on Friday, December 7, 2018. In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, Celtic Voices Choirs, with local artists, present 'Mistletoe, Memories & Music' a special selection of the best in Irish…

$20

An Irish Christmas, Uptown Theatre Napa

Uptown Theatre Napa 1350 Third St, Napa, CA, United States

  An Irish Christmas features an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by Caterina Coyne (Principal dancer, Riverdance), world champion dancer Tyler Schwartz and Connor Reider, as well as members o f the Kerry Dance Troupe, The Kerry Voice Squad and the Kerry Traditional Orchestra. An Irish Christmas is a…

$35 – $55

An Irish Christmas, Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton

Bob Hope Theatre 242 E Main St, Stockton, CA, United States

  An Irish Christmas features an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by Caterina Coyne (Principal dancer, Riverdance), world champion dancer Tyler Schwartz and Connor Reider, as well as members o f the Kerry Dance Troupe, The Kerry Voice Squad and the Kerry Traditional Orchestra. An Irish Christmas is a…

$22 – $52

Michael Keehan & Friends, SF Plough & Stars

The Plough and Stars, San Francisco 16 Clement Street at 2nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Michael Keehan, SF • Dec. 8 Native son, Michael Keehan returns to San Francisco from the LA music scene for a showcase of folk-rock music at the Plough & Stars on December 8th. Michael will be accompanied by acclaimed singer, Andy Leon and supported by The Fruit Flies (Molly McCormick…

$10

An Irish Christmas, UICC

United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

An Irish Christmas, UICC • Dec. 9, 2pm An Irish Christmas features an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by Caterina Coyne (Principal dancer, Riverdance), world champion dancer Tyler Schwartz and Connor Reider, as well as members o f the Kerry Dance Troupe, The Kerry Voice Squad and the Kerry…

Tony McManus With Special Guest Julia Toaspern, Soquel

Michael's on Main, Soquel 2591 S Main St, Soquel, CA, United States

  Tony McManus is the leading Celtic guitarist worldwide and has just been listed as one of the 50 transcendental guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine. Julia Toaspern is a multi-talented musician from Berlin who combines classical training on violin and voice with a wide interest in genres…

$18 – $20

Golden Bough, San Francisco

Old First Concerts 1751 Sacramento Str., San Francisco, CA, United States

Margie Butler, Paul Espinoza, Kathy Sierra Christmas comes by once a year and Golden Bough rings in good cheer, Families gather one and all to raise their voices in the hall. Share the laughter, song, and joy as Golden Bough performs rare versions of Celtic songs of Winter, as well…

$5 – $25

An Irish Christmas, William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center

William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center 730 M St, Fresno, CA, United States

  An Irish Christmas features an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by Caterina Coyne (Principal dancer, Riverdance), world champion dancer Tyler Schwartz and Connor Reider, as well as members of the Kerry Dance Troupe, The Kerry Voice Squad and the Kerry Traditional Orchestra. An Irish Christmas is a memorable…

$29 – $64

A Celtic Christmas

UCSC Music Center Recital Hall Santa Cruz CA, CA, United States

Tomáseen Foley’s show recreates the atmosphere of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin in the west of Ireland. Santa Cruz, December 19th   Wednesday, December 19 – 7.30 PM UCSC Music Center Recital Hall Santa Cruz CA 95064 Tickets online: https://www.celticsociety.org/index.html

An Irish Christmas, Mountain View Theatre for the Performing Arts

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro St, Mountain View, CA, United States

  An Irish Christmas features an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by Caterina Coyne (Principal dancer, Riverdance), world champion dancer Tyler Schwartz and Connor Reider, as well as members o f the Kerry Dance Troupe, The Kerry Voice Squad and the Kerry Traditional Orchestra. An Irish Christmas is a…

$35 – $60

An Irish Christmas, Spreckels Performing Arts Center, Rohnert Park

Spreckels Performing Arts Center 5409 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, CA, United States

  An Irish Christmas features an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by Caterina Coyne (Principal dancer, Riverdance), world champion dancer Tyler Schwartz and Connor Reider, as well as members ofthe Kerry Dance Troupe, The Kerry Voice Squad and the Kerry Traditional Orchestra. An Irish Christmas is a memorable night…

$40 – $55

An Irish Christmas, Harris Center, Folsom

Harris Center/Three Stages at Folsom Lake College 10 College Pkwy, Folsom, CA, United States

-Sat, Dec 22, 2018 @ 2 & 7 pm -Sun, Dec 23, 2018 @ 2 & 7 pm An Irish Christmas features an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by Caterina Coyne (Principal dancer, Riverdance), world champion dancer Tyler Schwartz and Connor Reider, as well as members of the Kerry…

$23 – $48

Paradise Square: A New Musical

Berkeley Rep 2015 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

* Start times vary. Please check website Paradise Square is an incredible musical based on extraordinary real-life stories. It’s 1863 at Five Points, NY, where Black and Irish Americans live in racial harmony until the intensifying Civil War results in the first-ever Federal draft, leading to riots as whites are…

Kevin Crawford and Cillian Vallely

House Concert, Soquel CA

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay is pleased to present Kevin Crawford and Cillian Vallely, two members of the world class Irish band Lunasa, in an intimate setting. They will be performing on Monday, January 14th, at 7:30 p.m. at a house concert in Soquel. Cillian Vallely is the…

$20

Jim Malcolm Concert, Soquel

House Concert, Soquel CA

  The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay is pleased to present the ultimate Scots troubadour Jim Malcolm on Tuesday, January 29th, 7:30PM at an intimate House Concert in Soquel. Traveling the world with his guitar, harmonicas, and engaging wit, he sings the traditional songs of Scotland and his own…

$20

The Outside Track, Soquel

Michael's on Main, Soquel 2591 S Main St, Soquel, CA, United States

Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, and Cape Breton, The Outside Track were winner of 'Best Group' in both the Live Ireland awards and the Tradition In Review awards; were 'Best Live Act' nominees in the MG Alba Scots Traditional Music Awards, and won the German Radio Critics Prize, for their album…

The Outside Track, Auburn

Auburn State Theater 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, United States

Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, and Cape Breton, The Outside Track were winner of 'Best Group' in both the Live Ireland awards and the Tradition In Review awards; were 'Best Live Act' nominees in the MG Alba Scots Traditional Music Awards, and won the German Radio Critics Prize, for their album…

Celtic Nights, Gallo Center, Modesto

Gallo Center for the Arts 1000 I Street , Modesto, United States

Celtic Nights presents “Oceans of Hope – The Epic Journeys of Our Ancestors,” capturing the very essence of Irish history. Through music, song and dance, audiences will be taken on a journey through the struggles and dreams of a people fighting for liberty, freedom, dignity and above all, family. “Oceans…

$19 – $59

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