Paddy O'Brien • June 18, 19 Paddy O'Brien’s mastery of the two-row button accordion has been acknowledged through many prestigious awards including All-Ireland senior accordion champion. Paddy is regarded as one of the tradition’s most important repositories; in a musical career that spans more than fifty years, he has collected more than 4,000 compositions—jigs, reels,…
In 2016, Kevin Burke was named "Gradam Ceoil" (Musician of the Year) in the traditional-music awards presented by the Irish-language TV channel TG4. The concert is preceded by a potluck from 6pm. For more info, sights and sounds, visit www.kevinburke.com Reservations: email Julie Horner, phone 831-325-1974.
John Caulfield, Kenny Somerville, Jack Gilder & friends play Plough and Stars
The RING OF TRUTH TRIO are Rory McNamara, vocals and guitar, and Henry Nagle on pedal steel, guitar and vocals. They play Tony's Seafood Restaurant at Marshall, by Tomales Bay, Friday June 24th and will be joined by Roxanne Oliva on accordian and vocals.
The RING OF TRUTH TRIO are Rory McNamara, vocals and guitar, and Henry Nagle on pedal steel, guitar and vocals. They play Aqus in Petaluma on June 25th, and will be joined by fiddler John Caulfield.
From the Irish soul of The Commitments 12 million selling soundtracks to the New Orleans funk of Zigaboo Modeliste to the worldbeat of Michael Franti and Spearhead to the blues of Elvin Bishop and Coco Montoya, Eamonn Flynn has made a mission of laying down the real deal Hammond organ,…
Chloë Agnew has gained international fame for her integral part as one of the original, and youngest members of the internationally acclaimed music group ‘Celtic Woman’ since she was 14 years old. Their debut album reached #1 on Billboard’s World Music chart, where it held the top position for a record breaking 81 weeks…
Paul McKenna Band • July dates Combining their love for traditional and folk music as well as original songs and tunes the Paul McKenna Band have been playing to audiences throughout the UK since 2006. Their debut album Between Two Worlds was released on the Greentrax record label in 2009.…
Paul McKenna Band • July dates Combining their love for traditional and folk music as well as original songs and tunes the Paul McKenna Band have been playing to audiences throughout the UK since 2006. Their debut album Between Two Worlds was released on the Greentrax record label in 2009.…
Combining their love for traditional and folk music as well as original songs and tunes the Paul McKenna Band have been playing to audiences throughout the UK since 2006. Their debut album Between Two Worlds was released on the Greentrax record label in 2009. The album was produced by the…
Lark Camp Mendocino, July 29 - August 6 2016 Imagine idyllic days & nights in the magical redwood forest filled with all the music, dance, and good times you could possibly stand, and that's kind of close to what Lark Camp World Music & Dance Celebration is like. You are…
Irish traditional music at Fiddlers Green Irish Pub & Restaurant, 333 El Camino Real, Millbrae. It will be held twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings. For full details of this session, check here: or contact Walter Levison by email at [email protected]. For more info call (650) 697-3419…
High energy, no-nonsense trad music on Uilleann Pipes, Concertina, Flute, Tin Whistle, Low Whistle, Bodhrán, Bouzouki, Harmonica, and Vocals (both in Irish and English) - every Wednesday in the Saloon! FREE Age limit: 21+
Irish music in San Rafael. Relaxed and fun! Join a group of musicians interested in learning and playing traditional Irish tunes and songs in a supportive, encouraging environment. Newcomers welcome. Call Deanne Donnellan at 415-479-5610 or email her at [email protected] for a play list and directions. More information here marinirishmusic.com
Music session at O'Keefe's Irish pub 598 5th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118.
The United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116, United State Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann hosts Irish set dance instruction to recorded music at the United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco. You do not need to have prior experience. Lessons are held at 7:30p…
The Emperor Norton Ceili Band plays at the Plough and Stars starting at 9 p.m. Band: Autumn Rhodes, Glenn Farr (of The Wrenboys), Steve Agacinski, and Patrick O’Donnell lead the session, most weeks. http://www.theploughandstars.com
JoAnn Mar hosts "Folk Music and Beyond" on KALW 91.7 FM featuring folk and Celtic music. More details.
For more than 25 years James and Donnie have loved what they do, and so do we. They’re funny guys – not only expert musicians but extremely engaging performers, spiking their traditional tunes with wonderful tales about their homelands and plenty of unscripted comic banter. There is passion in their…
Overwhelming excitement and outstanding reviews caused by Boy George (AKA George Alan O'Dowd) and Culture Club's performances from last year's mini-tour across the U.S, has driven the group to announce their first full tour in more than 12 years spanning 40 cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and Asia.…
Overwhelming excitement and outstanding reviews caused by Boy George (AKA George Alan O'Dowd) and Culture Club's performances from last year's mini-tour across the U.S, has driven the group to announce their first full tour in more than 12 years spanning 40 cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and Asia.…
Old Folk in New Ways... Join Alisa Rose, one of Irish traditional musics premiere vocalists, at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA right outside, Santa Cruz Having appeared on stage with multiple Irish music legends, including John Doyle, Mick Moloney and Athena Tergis, Alisa is among Irish musics…
Old Folk in New Ways... Experience an intimate house concert with Alisa Rose, one of Irish traditional musics premiere vocalists. Having appeared on stage with multiple Irish music legends, including John Doyle, Mick Moloney and Athena Tergis, Alisa is among Irish musics celebrated, up and coming singer-songwriters. Alisa’s rich and smoky…
Swarthy baritone chantey singer Aaron Clegg takes you on a High Seas adventure, with harmonies and instrumental accompaniment by Elise MacGregor Ferrell on fiddle and Great Highland Bagpipes, Jim Powell on guitar, Dan Blake on bass, and Russ Bennett on hand drums. Aaron will describe the historical uses of the…
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