In Memoriam - Oct 27th - An evening of stories for Eddie Stack (1950-2016) Eddie Stack, a beloved teacher and friend, admired writer, and talented musician, left us on July 4, 2016. The Program in Celtic Studies at UC-Berkeley, together with the Irish Literary and Historical Society of San Francisco,…
Artist site: http://tommyfleming.net/ Tommy Fleming has many times been described as the “Voice of Ireland” and is one of Ireland’s top entertainers with over 5 million Youtube hits and over 3 million album sales worldwide. Tommy is regarded as one of the finest singers worldwide and is currently enjoying a hugely…
Saturday, October 29, 2016, 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm) traditional Celtic meets the Grateful Dead $31 adv / $33 door Purchase tickets online Wake the Dead was born in 2000 when three veteran Celtic performers who shared a love for the Grateful Dead experienced a joint flash of inspiration…
Whiskey and Craft Beer Tasting • Nov 3 San Jose’s hottest new establishment, Brendan O’Flaherty’s Five Points, will be hosting a tasting of a variety of Irish whiskeys and craft beers with representatives from Jameson presenting a historical tour of Irish whiskey. Advance tickets required. Ticket includes whiskey tasting, beer,…
An Evening of Broadway • Nov 5 After making his cabaret debut at Society Cabaret last February, Ryan Doyle is back with his second show. Join this rising singer, songwriter, and cabaret performer, along with G. Scott Lacy on piano, as he takes us through a night of his favorite…
**EVENT CANCELLED** Ronan Tynan • November 13 Called the "burly tenor with a big, silvery voice" by Variety, Tynan, accompanied by his long time pianist Bill Lewis, will bring a repertoire that is diverse as it is entertaining: a mix of Irish, selections from the great American songbook, contemporary, as…
Alan Doyle, the charismatic singer from Newfoundland-based group Great Big Sea, is back with a new band and a stunning new album, his second solo effort. So Let’s Go explores the Celtic, traditional, and folk music influences he grew up with. “I always want people to have the greatest night…
Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh • November 18 - house concert Acclaimed musicians Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Ó Maonaigh have joined forces to create one of traditional music’s most impressive acts. The pair’s spirited music and dance is rooted in the tradition; brimming with soul and life.…
"LEGENDS OF THE CELTIC HARP" is a trio of world renowned Celtic harpists and multi-instrumentalists. Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Franfurter blend storytelling, music, history, humor and drama into a poignant theatrical presentation. The trio of Celtic harpers have toured extensively throughout the US to sold out audiences and…
James Vincent McMorrow • Nov 29 James Vincent McMorrow's debut album, Early in the Morning, was released in Ireland and the US in 2010/11, to widespread acclaim. In 2016, his cover of the Chris Isaak song "Wicked Game" was used in the first official full-length trailer for Game of…
Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the hugely popular Irish Christmas in America show features top Irish music, song and dance in an engaging performance rich in humour and boundless energy. The 2016 tour features special guest singer Niamh Farrell, a Sligo vocalist who has toured with UK singer/songwriting…
An Irish Christmas • Napa, Dec 1 “…The capacity crowd nearly brought the house down at the end of the evening.” – The Irish Herald Dancers dance through the generations over brooms, on half doors, around butter churns, into the world of mythology and out again. Songs spinning out of…
Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the popular and family friendly Irish Christmas in America show features top Irish music, song and dance in an engaging performance rich in humour and boundless energy. The 2016 tour features special guest singer Niamh Farrell, a Sligo vocalist who has toured with…
It's that time of year again! Join us for Celtic Voices Concert on Friday, December 9, 2016, for a specially selected program of music from '1916 - 2016' and Christmas In-Between! It promises to be a very special evening with a program honoring the men and women of the 1916 Easter…
Molly's Revenge and special guest vocalist Christa Burch with Irish dancers will present an evening of music, song and dance associated with the festive season. The performance will include Christmas songs both old and new, all played with a Celtic twist, and something new for our regulars. Molly's Revenge, whose…
December 11, 2016 @ 7:30 PM United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA Ireland's Premier Entertainer, Tony Kenny, takes you home for Christmas - home to his beloved Emerald Isle, home to celebrate the Holy Season! Imagine Christmas Time in Ireland. A warm turf fire on a cold night, a rousing sing-along…
Richard Thompson • Berkeley, Dec. 14-16Richard Thompson is back at the Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, with three solo, acoustic, all request shows. His guitar playing is unparalleled – the perfect flurry of notes, the unexpected chord, the ideal run to accentuate a great lyric or convey an unexpected emotion. His…
“…The capacity crowd nearly brought the house down at the end of the evening.” – The Irish Herald Dancers dance through the generations over brooms, on half doors, around butter churns, into the world of mythology and out again. Songs spinning out of the mists and into the familiar Silent…
House Concert in Soqeul, CA - Reservations: By email to Lynda Haworth or call 831-464-9778 Cillian Vallely & Kevin Crawford Joining Lúnasa in 1997 and 1999 respectively, Kevin Crawford and Cillian Vallely have become key components of a group which has become one of the most acclaimed and influential…
“There is truly a mystical quality to their playing. They create a lyrical sound that is at once unique as well as seamless.” – Lori Lander Murphy, Irish Philadelphia Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish music’s new “super-groups”, RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish…
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm) pronounced “dive” - “one of the most exhilarating acoustic bands on the Celtic map" $22 adv / $25 door Purchase tickets online Gaelic Supergroup and un-challenged champions of straight-in-the-eye Highland music, Dàimh, are based around West Lochaber and the…
Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
You are invited to experience one of the world's best fiddle players, direct from Galway, Ireland, in intimate house concert in Boulder Creek, CA. Come enjoy the vibrance of this dynamic artist in this exclusive appearance. Frankie Gavin has played fiddle and flute since his teenage years. At the age…
Solas • Berkeley, Feb 10 Irish-American band Solas plays a rich blend of time-honored Irish music, distinctive originals, and the occasional well-chosen cover, weaving together a tapestry of influences from folk, country, jazz, and traditional music from around the world. The Boston Herald trumpeted the quartet as “the first truly…
Description The story of MAC begins in 2014 in the city of Boston, MA., where a troupe of Celtic musicians waited out an apocalyptic snowstorm that had grounded flights for the foreseeable future - in times such as those, the only reasonable course of action is to head to the…
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