The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay Presents Dynamic Celtic sisters internationally recognized as multi-instrumentalist musicians, songwriters and entertainers. Over the course of nearly 1,000 shows since they formed as a Celtic band in 2006, the Gothard Sisters – who are truly sisters – have become internationally recognized as multi-instrumentalist…
At the Plough and Stars, San Francisco - Irish music with a hint of bluegrass and some 70s rock. See the Toast Inspectors July 29!
Set dancing with Barry O’Connell & Vinnie Cronin
Join Keery Productions for An Irish Christmas at Uptown Theatre in Downtown Napa. An Irish Christmas brings just about everything to the table – joy, hope, laughter, friendship, and celebration of life. Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland and celebrate the great traditions of Irish mythology, enjoy superb music-making,…
An acoustic band steeped in the tradition of Irish folk songs, the Kavanaugh Brothers Celtic Experience deliver rebel tunes and pub songs, as well as dabbling in Americana, blues and country. Influenced by the Clancy Brothers, the Dubliners, the Pogues, the Grateful Dead, and all points between and beyond, a…
Come hear some Irish dance music and songs, on Sunday afternoons in San Anselmo at True North Pub and Grill, 638 San Anselmo Ave., from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. John Caulfield, Kyle Alden and Cormac Gannon, members of the band, The Gas Men, host this session which originally took place at…
Gary Lightbody • August 2, 4, 5 Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol have been responsible for several era-defining singles, including ‘Run’, ‘Chocolate’, and ‘Chasing Cars.’ Originally from Northern Ireland, Gary formed Snow Patrol at University in Dundee in 1994. The band released the single ‘Run’ which went to number five…
Brooklyn-based fiddler/violinist Dana Lyn and guitarist Kyle Sanna bring their inventive arrangements and nuanced interpretations of traditional Irish music to San Francisco's Center for New Music. Hailed as “ground-breaking” by noted folklorist and NEA Award-recipient Mick Moloney and “bursting with creativity” by renowned fiddler Kevin Burke, Lyn and Sanna connect…
The Crooked Road Céilí Band plays the evocative traditional folk music of Ireland and joins an esteemed lineup of local Santa Cruz musicians and performers at this popular festival of local music, art, food & wine! Sat August 8 & Sun August 9, 2015 11am – 8pm On Church Street…
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…
Irish trad band, The Gallowglasses, will be playing at Lilly Mac's Irish Pub, 187 S. Murphy Ave, from 6-9 PM.
The Quiet Men w/ Beau Wiley, Olivia Davis and The Fam The Quiet Men are a San Francisco-based, Irish-style folk rock band. Fusing Irish-style music with modern driving folk, rock, and Americana, the Quiet Men have been blaring through local concert venues, street festivals, and beer festivals with original song-writing…
The great Finbar Furey is heading to San Francisco's United Irish Cultural Center on Friday, August 14th. The show is almost sold out, so a packed house is expected. Tickets Hear Finbar sing his best songs on what will be a special night of music, presented as part of the…
Irish trad band, The Gallowglasses, will perform at Dana Street Roasting Company in downtown Mountain View.
Git yer dancing shoes on! Saturday, August 15 and every third Saturday, from 2pm until 5 pm! We had so much fun at the Hub playing music for Irish dancing, that we’d love to do it again. Monthly in fact! Blame the Whiskey has been invited to do a monthly…
Every third Friday, featuring: Ashleigh Flynn & The Porch Climbers + Liam & Allegra $6-$10 sliding scale / 21+
The Bogues is a San Francisco based 8-piece Pogues celebration band led by noted Bay Area musician and British Isles expat Paul Griffiths.He says, "With our singing, tin whistle, banjo, accordion, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, drums, and, when circumstances demand, trombone, we celebrate the genius of Shane MacGowan and The Pogues,…
The Sand Bar, 211 Esplanade, in Capitola, 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 Debbie Doss on drums. Sample videos on Charmas' website: www.charmasband.com. For…
Celtic Harpist Jesse Autumn with Cellist Barry Phillips - Art Bar & Cafe Santa Cruz Hello friends, I'll be performing on August 28 with the intention of bringing some beautiful sounds and healing energy to the Tannery Arts Center during this challenging time. I'll be singing my own songs and…
Hophead Public House, 18 Victor Square, in Scotts Valley presents Charmas full band, featuring vocalist Aaron Clegg on Irish flute, pennywhistle, and saxophone, Elise MacGregor Ferrell on fiddle and Scottish bagpipes, Mick O'Broain on bass, Jim Powell on guitar, and Devin Lara on drums. Sample videos on Charmas' website: www.charmasband.com.…
Summit Beer Garden and Grill, 23123 Santa Cruz Hwy 17, in Los Gatos 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…
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 Shams Sean Daly: Lead Vocals- Joey Kennedy: Back-up Vocals, Rhythm Guitar-, James Scragg: Songwriter, Drums, Bodhran and Piano- Tommy O'Mahony: Upright and Electric Bass-, Henry Moser: Back-up Vocals, Lead Guitar -from San Francisco, CA Whether it was a stroke of luck or pure genius, San Francisco based band, The…
Culann's Hounds Peri's Bar - 29 Broadway, Farifax CA Friday September 4th 9:30 pm Culann's Hounds make a rare appearance in Marin on Sept. 4th. They will bring their rocking Irish Trad, Rebel Songs and Murder Ballads to Peri's Bar in Fairfax. Over the last 15 years, The Hounds have…
29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, California 94930 9:30 pm The Hounds are making a rare appearance in Fairfax. Come out, sing some rebel songs, drink some whiskey, have some fun. We have some great new material and you haven't seen us play in way too long. Come out!!!! On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/414391852084596/…
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