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By Request: A Celtic Twist on Top 40 Favorites

Nostalgic Irish-American songs your mom sang in the kitchen, time-tested ballads people ask us to perform at weddings, wakes, and private parties, favorite Scottish bagpipe tunes, and a few surprises...all combined into Charmas' 1x per year "By Request" show. This is a great family show, because it spans all generations.…

$14 – $20

By Request: A Celtic Twist on Top 40 Favorites

Nostalgic Irish-American songs your mom sang in the kitchen, time-tested ballads people ask us to perform at weddings, wakes, and private parties, favorite Scottish bagpipe tunes, and a few surprises...all combined into Charmas' 1x per year "By Request" show. This is a great family show, because it spans all generations.…

$14

The Gallowglasses at the SF Free Folk Fest

Everett Middle School, SF 450 Church St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Irish band The Gallowglasses performs at the San Francisco Free Festival. Stay for the whole day of music and dance workshops and performances. Enjoy rollicking Irish music by The Gallowglasses at 5:00 p.m. on the main stage. The festival is held this year at Everett Middle School, 450 Church St,…

Free

The Shams

Great American Music Hall 859 O' Farrell Street, San Francisco, United States

The Shams began in 2011 in San Francisco, lead by energetic and charismatic front man Sean Daly, from Donegal, Ireland. In the last year, The Shams released their award-winning EP "One and All",  embarked on a Northwest tour and sold out the legendary Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.…

Jazz & Literary Event – “A Celebration of Bloomsday: Joyce & Jazz”

Jazz & Literary Event "A Celebration  of  Bloomsday: Joyce & Jazz" Join us for a unique cultural evening featuring award-winning  jazz singer and songwriter Melanie O'Reilly from Ireland ,who teams with top Bay Area jazz pianist Frank Martin to perform their original music  inspired by the writings of  James Joyce , interwoven with readings from Joyce's works. …

$15

Emmet Cahill Live at UICC

EMMET CAHILL LIVE AT UNITED IRISH CUTURAL CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO After his sold out Us Tour last year Ireland's most exciting young tenor Emmet Cahill returns to the west coast to play The United irish Cultural Center of San Francisco for the very first time The Celtic Thunder star…

$30 – $45

Mother Lode Highland Games and Gathering

amador country fairgrounds 18621 Sherwood St, plymouth, CA, United States

SCOTLAND is coming to Amador County with the inaugural Mother Lode Highland Games and Gathering. This two-day event is great for the whole family, from the young to the young at heart. The Highland Games will have events such as: caber tossing (throwing what looks like a wooden telephone pole…

$12 – $65

McCarthy Family House Concert Santa Cruz

ADDRESS ON RSVP

Fiddler Tommy McCarthy & his wife, button accordionist & banjoist Louise, nee Costello, come from families steeped in Irish traditional music as well being owners of one of the premiere venues for traditional music in this country, The Burren in Somerville, Mass. Son of legendary West Clare musician Tommy McCarthy…

Robin Flower & Libby McLaren

Freight favorites Robin Flower and Libby McLaren return for an exhilarating evening of innovative instrumentals, tight vocal harmonies, wild creative energy, and loads of fun. With Robin on fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, Libby on piano and accordion, and both of them sharing vocals, this polished and passionate duo creates their…

$23 – $25

Paddy O’Brien at Plough & Stars

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,…

Kevin Burke House Concert, Boulder Creek

ADDRESS ON RSVP

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.

Ring of Truth Trio, Marshall CA

Tony's Seafood Restaurant Marshall, CA, United States

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.  

Ring of Truth Trio, Petaluma

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.

Eamonn Flynn Concert, Vallejo

Empress Theatre 330 Virginia Street, Vallejo, CA, United States

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,…

$9

Chloë Agnew • UICC July 8

  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, Back Room Berkeley

The Back Room 1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

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, Plough and Stars, SF

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 • Don Quixotes, Felton

Don Quixote's International Music Hall 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, United States

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

Mendocino Mendocino, CA, United States

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 Music at the Legionnaire Saloon – Oakland

The Legionnaire Saloon 2272 Telegraph Avenue, , Oakland, CA, United States

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

St. Isabella's Parish Hall, 1 Trinity Way,, San Rafael , CA, United States

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

O’Keefe’s Music Session

Music session at O'Keefe's Irish pub 598 5th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118.

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