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…
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…
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,…
"And Still We Dance" is a one-hour documentary by award-winning filmmaker Ashley James about the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival that premiered in the 1986 San Francisco International Film Festival. The film features interviews, backstage shots, and performance clips featuring Balle-Saba Traditional West African Dance Company, Chinese Folk Dance Association,…
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.
John Caulfield, Kenny Somerville, Jack Gilder & friends play Plough and Stars
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.
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub is hosting the 5th annual The O'Flaherty charity golf tournament benefiting the Ray O'Flaherty Memorial Scholarship Fund at Bellarmine College Preparatory. This year's tournament is happening on Saturday, June 25 at SummitPointe in Milpitas, CA. Past sponsors of the tournament include Hilton Hotel, Bottomley Distributors, Blach Construction,…
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.
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,…
100th Year of Easter Uprising & Celebration of Renee Gibbons’s Life 6:30 PM - Film showing: James Connolly, Ireland’s Greatest (50 min.) (2013) (RTE) This film recounts the life of James Connolly and his role as a trade unionist, theoretician and international socialist. He and his family were economically forced…
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…
This year we celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the Easter Rising, a crucial time in Ireland’s struggle for independence, but there are a slew of other significant events in Irish history that happened on or near Easter, or that have some connection with Easter. Jo Coffey will list some of…
SF Labor History Walk • July 9 Part of SF LaborFest - with Lawrence Shoup and Peter O’Driscoll San Francisco Waterfront Labor History Walk 1835 - 1934 There are many stories about labor struggles in San Francisco. The walk will focus on the maritime industry from 1835 until the burning…
Set Dancing Classes July 14 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm For info call Josephine Brogan at 415/681-4803 Email: [email protected]
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 • 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.…
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…
Read about Filoli's Irish Connection There are upcoming evening events at Filoli where visitors will be able to take a docent-led Sunset Hike, an Orchard Walk or just unwind and enjoy the historic House and world-famous Garden until 7:30 pm at Filoli’s series of “Third Thursdays.” July 21, 2016—open until…
Immigration Seminar for J1 IWT at IIPC • July 28 As part of the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center's Irish Immigrant Connect Program they are hosting a seminar with immigration attorney James M. Byrne, who will cover and discuss the following in the seminar: If you didn't get the H1-B -…
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 traditional music at Fiddlers Green Irish Pub & Restaurant, 333 El Camino Real, Millbrae. It will be held twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings. For full details of this session, check here: or contact Walter Levison by email at [email protected]. For more info call (650) 697-3419…
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. 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
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO
