Music
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman in Concert
"Blazing guitar and dancing harp" -DIRTY LINEN (USA) "A master class in modern Irish music" -FOLKWORLD “This celebrated duo took the place by storm. Stately Carolan tunes, jazzy Django-ish numbers, dazzling Doc Watson style flat picking fliers, driving Irish dance tunes - this pair can nonchalantly do the lot. Guitar players applauded and went sadly […]
Gary Blair Scottish Cèilidh
United Irish Cultural Center 2700 45th Avenue, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, United StatesConcert: 7–7:45 pm Cèilidh: 8–10:30 pm UICC’s St. Patrick’s Room This Cèilidh (kālē) features participatory and social dances from Scottish traditions, with live music featuring the renowned accordionist, Gary Blair with dance caller Summer McCall. No experience is necessary – all dances will be taught and led by Summer. “Today, the term Cèilidh dance refers […]
The Songs of Ireland—an Irish Camp Production
Join us as we explore the sounds and stories of Ireland’s songs, singers, and vocal legends in this culminating production created by campers and camp staff! Over a three-week period (June 10-28), Irish Campers ages 6-16 will learn traditional ballads and party songs, made popular by iconic Irish musicians (past and present) such as Sinead […]