The Friends of the San Francisco Maritime Museum Library and the San Francisco Maritime Research Center present historian and author Simon Spalding and his lecture on “Food in the Age of Sail” in the San Francisco Maritime Research Center, Ft. Mason BLDG E at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 10. …
Hailed in Irish Music Magazine as 'among the best in her genre,' the stellar Irish-American singer & bodhran player Colleen Raney returns to Gilroy for a special night of songs & music under the stars in a lovely back garden of a home in East Gilroy. A member of the…
Hailed in Irish Music Magazine as 'among the best in her genre,' the stellar Irish-American singer & bodhran player Colleen Raney returns to Gilroy for a special night of songs & music under the stars in a lovely back garden of a home in East Gilroy. A member of the…
Celebrate a long-standing maritime tradition with the Sea Music Festival at Hyde Street Pier. A day of heartfelt singing and sweet instrumentals from a talented crew of local musicians and nationally-renowned performers of traditional music. When: Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 9:30am-5:00pm. Where: From two stages on Hyde Street Pier,…
Hailed in Irish Music Magazine as 'among the best in her genre,' the stellar Irish-American singer & bodhran player Colleen Raney returns to Gilroy for a special night of songs & music under the stars in a lovely back garden of a home in East Gilroy. A member of the…
The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., in Santa Cruz presents two GREAT Celtic shows: From 8:30 - 9:30 PM the phenomenal Michael Mullen uses his multi-instrumental nad vocal skills and two loopers to mix his high-energy fiddling, vocals and guitar into music he calls a "trio of one." From 9:45…
Live music in an outdoor, historic setting surrounded by graceful oak tree. Check out Filoli's Irish Connection! 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 JAZZ AT FILOLI – CELEBRATING 25 YEARS! For a quarter of a century, Jazz at Filoli has presented world-renowned jazz masters and top talent during six Sunday…
Parting Glass session takes place at the UICC September 16. A great night of readings of all nature, from poetry to prose, songs and music of a traditional nature. The session may be in an Irish setting, though contributions may be from a diversity of culture. Bring along your favorite works and…
Stompin' Irish dance melodies with The Crooked Road Ceili Band at LuLu Carpenter's Coffee, downtown Santa Cruz. Featuring the hammered dulcimer, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bodhran, vocal harmonies. A wholly unique groove. 1545 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm http://www.facebook.com/events/408760622648105/
The Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Rd., in Felton presents Charmas full band, featuring vocalist Aaron Clegg on Irish flute, pennywhistle, and saxophone, Elise MacGregor Ferrell on fiddle and Great Highland bagpipes, Mick O'Broain on bass, Jim Powell on guitar, and Devin Lara on drums. Sample videos on Charmas'…
The Davenport Roadhouse,1 Davenport Ave. 10 min. north of Santa Cruz presents Charmas Trio featuring vocalist Aaron Clegg on Irish flute and pennywhistle, Elise MacGregor Ferrell on fiddle, and Jim Powell on guitar. Sample videos on Charmas' website: www.charmasband.com. For more information on the event, call (831) 426-8801.
Acoustic Music Berkeley presents The Ulysses Trio (Ethno Jazz) Melanie O'Reilly - Vocals Frank Martin - Piano George Brooks - Saxophone Irish jazz vocalist Melanie O'Reilly joins pianist Frank Martin and saxophonist George Brooks in their ensemble "The Ulysses Trio", a new, riveting, innovative and unique sound expressing a compelling bridge…
After 10 albums, and nearly 3,000 live shows, Gaelic Storm the chart-topping, multi-national Celtic band is dishing up a hearty serving of Full Irish. The greatest-hits album spans the bulk of the band's career from 2004-2014, mixing crowd favorites and concert staples with three previously unreleased recordings.Gaelic Storm has straddled…
The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay Presents Fusing folk styles from Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Spain William Coulter, Aria DiSalvio, John Weed. $15 adv./$17 door seated <21 w/parent PRESENTED BY THE CELTIC SOCIETY OF THE MONTEREY BAY $13 at door to Members of The Celtic Society by way of…
Hunter Hill Winery, 7099 Glen Haven Rd., in Soquel presents Charmas Trio featuring vocalist Aaron Clegg on Irish flute and pennywhistle, Elise MacGregor Ferrell on fiddle, and Jim Powell on guitar. Sample videos on Charmas' website: www.charmasband.com. For more information on the event, call (831) 465-9294.
Bell Stage Main Dining Room: Melanie O’Reilly Jazz Quartet " The Music of Anita O’Day" Fresh from her highly successful performance of Jazz on a Summer's Day: A Tribute to Anita O Day, at Dublin's Pavilion Theatre, award-winning Jazz vocalist, Melanie O'Reilly returns to Angelicas to celebrate this legendary hip…
Jazz on a Summer's Day: A Tribute to Anita O Day Melanie O'Reilly & Trio with Frank Martin -piano, Fred Randolph -bass, Jack Dorsey -drums “Sultry, soulful” – “the ideal soundtrack to a hot summer night”. (Edinburgh Fringe Festival) Fresh from her highly successful performance of Jazz on a Summer's…
The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay Presents Galician multi-instrumentalist Carlos Núñez packs superstar energy, virtuosity, imagination, daring, and charisma into his concerts around the world. $20 adv./$22 door $8 at door to Members of The Celtic Society by way of $2 rebate PRESENTED BY THE CELTIC SOCIETY OF THE…
Dàimh hails from the Scottish Highlands, known in Gaelic as A' Ghàidhealtachd, the Land of the Gaels, and their music is rich in Gaelic tradition. The band features Angus MacKenzie on pipes and whistle, Gabe McVarish on fiddle, Griogair Labhruidh on vocals, pipes, and other instruments, Murdo Cameron on mandola,…
Come join the Hanneke Cassel Band for an evening of Scottish-American fiddle music. "Exuberant and rhythmic, somehow both wild and innocent, delivered with captivating melodic clarity and an irresistible playfulness," says the Boston Globe about Hanneke Cassel's playing. Such charismatic fiddling has brought the native Oregonian many honors and awards. …
Scottish Gaelic Supergroup' Dàimh (pronounced “Dive”) PRESENTED BY THE CELTIC SOCIETY OF THE MONTEREY BAY $18 adv./$20 door seated <21 w/parent $16 at door to Members of The Celtic Society by way of $2 rebate “One of the most exhilarating bands on the Celtic Map” Irish Times Magazine Taking their…
Carlos Núñez From Galicia, the Celtic region of northwest Spain, Carlos Núñez is widely hailed as the leading player of the gaita (Galician bagpipes) as well as an outstanding performer on the flute and whistle. Coming to international prominence in the 1990's when he was 'adopted' by The Chieftains, his…
Carlos Nunez, Sharon Shannon, Cassie & Maggie MacDonald, Dàimh, and many more! Grass Valley, CA. Festival includes eleven performance areas including five musical and six demonstration stages and weekend-long Celtic music, magic, dance and songwriting workshops. Visit website
*the official unofficial Hardly Strictly After Party* Featuring: The Sweetwater Stringband + The Mountain Men $10-$15 sliding scale / 21+
Flogging Molly Founded in Los Angeles in 1997, Flogging Molly infuses punk rock with Celtic instruments – violin, mandolin and the accordion – and they merge blues progressions with grinding guitars and traditional Irish music, the music of vocalist/guitarist Dave King’s youth. “We’re not a traditional band,” explains Dublin-born King.…
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO
