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…
“Let no man write my epitaph: for as no man who knows my motives dare now vindicate them. Let them and me repose in obscurity and peace, and my tomb remain uninscribed, until other times, and other men, can do justice to my character; when my country takes her place…
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…
"Welcome to Southie, a Boston neighborhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo, where this month's paycheck covers last month's bills, and where Margie Walsh has just been let go from yet another job. Facing eviction and scrambling to catch a break, Margie thinks an…
"Welcome to Southie, a Boston neighborhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo, where this month's paycheck covers last month's bills, and where Margie Walsh has just been let go from yet another job. Facing eviction and scrambling to catch a break, Margie thinks an…
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…
The Crossroads Salon is a forum for writers/artists who have Irish or Irish-American heritages or are interested in exploring Irish-American themes, as well as for readers/viewers who want to participate in this exploration. This month’s Salon features Linda Norton who will read from her forthcoming work, Dark White. Crossroads Salon…
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…
Curious about the beer brewing process? Want to start your own home brew hobby but don’t know where to start? Looking for a lighthearted evening of networking? Come join the INBA for an interactive night of homebrewing education. We will have master home brewer Andre Sanchez from San Francisco Brewcraft on…
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/…
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. …
A Fundraiser · Hosted by The San Francisco Irish Mexican Association You are cordially invited to a buffet dinner in honor of 1st Responders from San Francisco Police, Fire & Sheriff Departments & the District Attorney Investigation Bureau in the City and County of San Francisco. This event also memorializes…
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,…
Ahead of LGBT history month, Irish writer Hilary McCollum explores the role of fiction and drama in reclaiming lost LGBT lives and filling in the gaps in LGBT history. Hilary's novel, Golddigger, spans the Irish famine and California gold rush. Available from Bella Books and Amazon. Visit www.hilarymccollum.com
The Easter Rising of 1916 was a pivotal happening in the struggle for an Irish Free State and made way for the establishment of the Republic of Ireland. This topic will be explored on Saturday, September 12 - presentation and discussion will be led by Delia McGrath.
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…
This acclaimed new play from Northern Ireland uncovers the largely unknown but fascinating alliance between Welsh miners and the lesbian and gay community in Thatcher-era Britain. Beneath the heel of oppression, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all. These captivating historical events also…
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…
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