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Hello AmeriCeltic Reader, • Tickets Now On Sale for the International St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Saturday, March 13th, 12:30 - 8:00 PM. (See Below)
• On Friday, March 12th - Sunday, March 14th, Stanford Irish Association presents their annual Irish Film Festival, free and Online via Vimeo Link. (See Below)
• On Friday, March 12th, at 1:00 PM, Sin Silver, will perform piano bar show with the theme 'Clothes'. Stay safe at home, and stream it online from from 'Murray's Pub' (her recreation/piano room) in Concord, CA. (See Below)
• On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, at 7:00 PM, The Black Donnellys, Dave Rooney and Dave Browne, will stream their high-energy show to you from the RiRa @ Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV as you stay safely sequestered in your homes. (See Below)
• On Friday, March 12th, at 7:00 PM, join Kathryn Rose entertains with Folktastic Fridays With Kathryn Rose, via Facebook LIVE from Portland, OR. (See Below)
• On Saturday, March 13th at 2:00 PM PST John Whelan conducts the 18th in his series of Online Master Sessions, featuring Derek Hickey, Jimmy Keane, Josephine Marsh and John Whelan! (See Below)
• On Saturday, March 13th, at 11:30 AM, the United Irish Societies of San Francisco will stream the 170th annual San Francisco Saint Patrick's Day Parade on their YouTube Channel. (See Details)
• On Saturday, March 13th, from 12:30 - 8:00 PM, its the International St. Patrick's Day Celebration, with a full day of performances and workshops, direct from Ireland as well as the Bay Area. Check out the full details! (See Below)
• From Saturday, March 13th at 6 PM through Wednesday, March 17th, 5 PM, Eamonn Flynn has three St. Patrick's week gigs, including a LIVE streaming show, from his home piano bar in San Francisco, CA. (See Below)
• On Saturday, March 13th, at 6:00 PM indefatigable Celtic Rockers Tempest will perform a special drive-in Concert at Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center in Dublin, CA. (See Below)
• Sunday, March 14th at 11:00 AM, it's the Piper Sundays, Zoom meeting for an hour and one half with host Patrick D'Arcy and his guest Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn joining us from Monaghan, Ireland. (See Below)
• Continuing now through Sunday, March 21st, Tune Supply offers TWO concurrent St. Pat's Subscriber Series, delivered via email, and a Sunday, March 22nd @ 2 PM PST (5 pm EST) Finale Concert. (See Details)
• On Sunday, March 14th, 1:00 PM, the Irish-American Crossroads Festival will host a virtual event as NOLA knowledgeable pair, musician Eamonn Flynn and scholar Dr. Laura D. Kelly discuss the The Irish in New Orleans. (See Below)
• On Sunday, March 14th, at 2:00 PM, the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula presents An Afternoon with Shannon Warto virtual Zoom concert. (See Below)
• On Sunday, March 14th at 4:00 PM, The Fire Scottish Band will stream a live, free concert, Crossing to Ireland, Online via Zoom. (See Below)
• On Sunday March 14th, at 5:00 PM, the Irish Literary and Historical Society presents festive virtual celebration of St. Patrick's Week, with UC Berkeley Celtic Studies Scholars, and ILHS Chairman Emeritus Jim Walsh via Zoom from San Francisco. (See Below)
• On Sunday, March 14th, 7:00 PM, it's the The Party for Paddy--NextGen! with John and Tyler Weed live in your home Online via Zoom. (See Below)
• On Monday, March 15th, 7:30 PM, Saint Andrew's Society of San Francisco offers a screening of the film, The Wee Govan Pipers free and open to the public, Online via Zoom. (See Below)
• On Wednesday, March 17th, from 12 PM PDT to 9 PM PDT it's the United Irish Cultural Center's Wawaona Gates for Saint Patrick's Day Outdoor Dining, with Food, Drink, Dancing with Guinness on tap. (See Below)
• On Wednesday, March 17th, at 4:30 PM PDT, Ireland's Ambassador to the United States, Daniel Mulhall, offers a free, streaming concert with a star-studded lineup, live on the Embassy's website from Washington, DC. (See Below)
• On Wednesday March 17th at 4:30 PM and again on Sunday, April 4th, 3:00 PM, Grass Valley based Three Times Through plays at Grass Valley Brewing Company in Grass Valley. (See Below)
• On Friday, March 17th at 5:30 PM the legendary The Black Irish Band will be LIVE and IN PERSON at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz, CA. (See Below)
• On Wednesday, March 17th, at 7:00 PM, Golden Bough perform a virtual concert benefitting The El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation in Online via Vimeo. (See Below)
• On Wednesday, March 17th, 7:30 PM and again on Saturday, March 20th, 12:00 PM, Michael Dillon and his Irish Youth Theatre company Bosca Beagaí will stream an international dance and music spectacular, Paint the Bridge Green benefiting the UICC. (See Below)
• On Wednesday, March 17th at 8:30 PM, the Uber-Irish Kavanaugh Bros Celtic Experience, will live stream a live show from Art Boutiki, in San Jose, CA. (See Below)
• On Thursday, March 18th, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Michael Eskin offers a free, Irish Whistle Master Class Workshop live on Zoom! (See Below)
• From Friday evening, April 9th through Sunday evening, April 11th, the Spring Harmony 2021 will happen online on Zoom, sponsored by the San Francisco Folk Music Club. (See Below)
NOTICE! Due to public health officials orders for social distancing to limit the spread of the COVID-19 infections, all in person events and festivals, especially those involving singing, wind instruments, etc. have been postponed or cancelled, and many will continued to be cancelled at least through the Winter. If you have plans to attend ANY such event, large or small, we recommend that you call and confirm that they are NOT cancelled.
On Wednesday, March 17th at 5:30 PM, the Crooked Road Céilí Band will play live and in person at the Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA. (See Below)
• Co-Founder Cecilia Fábos-Becker's e-book Ancestry & DNA: Beyond the basics, is available for download now! (See Below)
• The United Irish Cultural Center, hosts outdoor dining under their 1800 sq.ft. 'Big Top', and many Irish and other events in their large facility in San Francisco, CA. (See Below)
• Cedar Dobson offers one-on-one whistle lessons live on Zoom! (See Below)
• Michael Eskin offers one-on-one Irish whistle and flute, Uilleann pipes, and Anglo concertina lessons live on Zoom! (See Below)
• Sport your Celtic heritage! AmeriCeltic offers a colorful array of items, each emblazoned with the AmeriCeltic logo. (See Below)
• The Celtic Tea Shoppe, in San Jose is your source for Celtic and Celtic inspired carry-out fresh baked foods, confections and rare teas! (See Below)
• While Lark In The Morning in Berkeley, CA and Exploring Music in the outer sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA are closed for walk-ins, both stores are open for online sales and lessons. (See Below)
• Publican Stan Gamble has just recently re-opened The Duke of Edinburgh Pub & Restaurant, offering outdoor service 7 days a week from 4pm to late. (See Below)
• Sláinte Pub offers a full menu of great food and drink with outdoor dining service Wednesday through Sunday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at their location at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA. (See Below)
• The Plough and Stars, a SF Legacy Business, and THE place for Live Traditional Music in the inner Richmond district of San Francisco. (See Below)
• The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant, local Irish Pub bringing the culture of Ireland to downtown at 5th and Howard in San Francisco. (See Below)
• The Celtic Society of Monterey Bay, has a 32 year record of producing Celtic Concerts in various venues in and around Santa Cruz and Monterey, CA. (See Below)
• Catherine Barry's Irish Culture Bay Area , offers a succinct listing of Irish events around Bay Area. (See Below)

Scan our feature articles below, or as always, you can click here to check the full listings on our website.

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The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration will be a series of three consecutive ticketed Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly into your computer, tablet or smartphone.

See and hear these top Irish Performers and Instructors, safe at home, in a massive Zoom meeting with all your friends and contemporaries, LIVE and in Person!

Balladeer, Niamh Parsons, and guitarist, Graham Dunne are each a force to be reckoned with in their own right, and together they are simply sublime! Niamh’s singing has been described as “both emotionally haunting and tonally as clear as crystal”, while Graham’s expert accompaniment creates the perfect foil for a rich and warm delicacy.

Socks in the Frying Pan are a multi-award winning trio from County Clare on the West coast of Ireland, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Their dynamic vocal harmonies, virtuosic musical ability and their onstage wit has captured and captivated audiences the world around. One of the most sought after groups in Irish music today, the worldwide ‘Sock Invasion’ continues!

Three hours of workshops and instruction in Irish dance, vocal, instrumental from artists of global acclaim. World-class education and participatory sessions to learn about Irish Music and Culture. Six live instructors bring you decades of careful study and honing skills.

Shay & Michael Black are the singing siblings from Ireland's foremost family of song, The Black Family, which also includes their sisters Mary & Frances, & brother, Martin. Hailed in the Irish Echo as “one of the most impressive groups of Irish singers to be found anywhere; exquisite, exhilarating and nothing short of thrilling” as they raise their sibling rivalry to revelry, and accompanied by keyboardist, Eamonn Flynn.

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Stanford Irish Film Festival

Arracht: Friday, March 12th - Sunday, March 14th

Online via Vimeo Link

Click Here to watch the Arracht Film Festival
To get the password, please sign up here

As part of the Stanford Irish Association's St. Patrick's Day celebrations, we are hosting a mini Irish Film Festival this March.

This next weekend we are hosting a second virtual screenings of a recent Irish film: Arracht (trailer), a powerful Irish language feature film (with subtitles!) set during the same period of history. Last year coincided with the 175th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Irish Famine 1845-1849 during which over a million people perished and a further million and a quarter fled this country of eight million people.

To join the screenings, please sign up here. On the day of the each screening (dates below), we will send a link to the films, which will remain available for 24 hours.

We were struck by the many similarities between the experiences depicted in these films and the current pandemic, not just in terms of a tremendous loss of life, but also in the surrounding economic and political dialogue. We are delighted to provide exclusive access to the Stanford and Bay Area community.

We look forward to seeing you all there (virtually).

Le Meas,

Ciaran, Brian and Alex
Email questions to Brian Higgins higginsb@stanford.edu

ARRACHT (trailer)
Date: Thursday, March 11th - Sunday, March 14th
ARRACHT, which means Monster, is Ireland's entry for the 2021 Oscars' international feature film category, selected by The Irish Film and Television Academy.
ARRACHT tells the story of Colmán Sharkey, a fisherman, a father, a husband, living on the wild shores of Connemara in 1845 as The Great Hunger descends. As land taxes rise and crops rot Colmán confronts his Landlord, the night ends in deadly violence and Colmán is forced to go on the run, hunted for crimes he did not commit. As the years pass in solitude, Colmán returns to the mainland and encounters a young girl, Kitty and a life-saving friendship develops. ARRACHT is a bracingly authentic and tender story about finding hope when all else is lost.

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Sin Silver

Friday, March 12th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM PDT

Online via Facebook LIVE, from Concord, CA

Sin Silver is an Irish singer songwriter based in the Bay Area in California. To watch the show, go to Sin Silver's Facebook Profile, and then look for the little red LIVE button.

Sin live-streams from 'Murray's Pub' (her recreation/piano room) every week and this week's theme is 'Clothes'. Find Sin's Live Performance by checking Sin's Facebook Profile, or go to www.livestream.com/watch and search for Sin Silver.

During the live stream, just drop your requests in the comments.

Virtual Tip Jar:
PayPal https://www.paypal.me/sinsilversin
Venmo @Sin-Silver

With a unique style, her 'Irish piano' and angelic voice are delighting audiences. A featured artist at Northern California's Graton Casino Resort, she brings a unique flavor to her craft. Whether she is playing her expertly crafted originals, covers with her own twist or celtic music, Sin Silver is someone that deserves to be heard live.

Check out her website here:  www.sinsilverandtheavenue.com or email her at sinsilverandtheavenue@gmail.com.

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The Black Donnellys LIVE

Dave Rooney and Dave Browne
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 7:00 PM

Facebook LIVE, from the RiRa @ Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV

Each Saturday, The Black Donnellys, (Dave Rooney and Dave Browne), stream their high-energy show to you from Las Vegas, NV as you stay safe at home.

Watch the Black Donnellys streaming show via Facebook LIVE by pointing your browser to the Black Donnellys Facebook Page, where you will find the little red LIVE button.

The Daves say:
Tune into our Residency Gig at Rira at the Las Vegas Mandalay Bay!! Join us and our audience for a live performance and a few Requests!!

Last year, the two Daves from Dublin had the crazy idea to attempt a new World Record: 60 shows. 50 states. 40 days. What could go wrong? Find out what happened along the road as their beloved Irish band, The Black Donnellys set out to break this ambitious world record when Vision Films and Frequency Pictures present An Irish Story: This Is My Home.

The film was released, on March 17th, Saint Patrick's Day, 2020 and is available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, and Vimeo. Here is a link to the WATCH IT NOW!

For more, check Dave Browne's Facebook Profile.

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Folktastic Fridays with Kathryn Rose

Friday, March 12th 7:00 PM

Online via Facebook Live

Join Kathryn for Folktastic Fridays! Click Here to go to her Facebook Profile, and then look for the little red LIVE button.

Kathryn Rose is a folk singer and recording artist from Oregon. She has been singing since she could talk and grew up listening to Irish and Scottish folk music.

Kathryn says:
Join Me For My FRIDAY Evening Live-Stream Show!! Message Me With Any Requests. Your tips mean more than you could ever know!
paypal.me/kathrynrosefolk or Venmo -- @kathrynrosefolk
I Am Official Now!! Listen - Buy The New CD Here!! https://kathrynrose.hearnow.com/

Kathryn began seriously collecting songs after her grandmother passed away and she discovered a treasure trove of handwritten Irish folk songs tucked inside the piano bench. After that discovery, Kathryn transitioned from a classical singing background into the folk world. Her favorite musical style is Sean-nós, and she is working on her Gaeilge to perform more of these songs in the future. She performs folk music from both sides of the pond, with an emphasis on Ireland and even a dash of Gaeilge here and there.

Kathryn accompanies herself on the tenor guitar, but at various times in her life has had encounters with the piano, violin, lap harp, ukulele, and tin whistle. Her influences include Susan McKeown, Christy Moore, the Clancy Brothers, Seamus Begley, Sarah Ghriallais, Moya Brennan, and more. With her melodic voice, her love of world cultures and her attention to detail, she continues the tradition of Celtic folk music as an artist, a performer and an inspiration for peace and harmony in a complicated world. Kathryn and her husband live in somewhat peaceful harmony with their brood of hooligan cats.

More on Kathryn Rose Facebook Profile: https://facebook.com/kathrynrosefolk or check the Facebook Event.

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John Whelan Master Sessions #18

Saturday, March 6th, 2:00 PM
The Young Fiddlers: Tara Breen, Finn Magill, Brónagh Barnes with Feargal Barnes (John’s cousins!), the Carroll Sisters, and Shannon Muenchow

Online via Zoom

Seven-time All-Ireland Button Accordion Champion John Whelan is one of the world's best living Irish button accordion players. John was raised in the vibrant London Irish music scene of the 1970s, and learned his craft from such legends as Lucy Farr, Roger Sherlock, Paddy Taylor, Mick O Connor and his teacher Brendan Mulkaire. Along with his All-Ireland Championships, he was twice awarded musician of the year from the Irish Music Association. He has over 15 CDs and has performed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. John's music has been featured on such TV shows as 'Sex in the City,' 'History's Mysteries' and 'History Detective.' John performs with the John Whelan Band and has also teamed up with his old pal Brian Conway forming the group Gailfean, which also features Máirtin De Cógáin and Don Penzien have released their first new CD. For over a decade, John has performed 'Monday's with John' every Monday evening on his Facebook Profile.

Since last March, John has stepped up his online activities, and his latest project is Master Sessions with John Whelan.

John says:
My next Whelan Master Session is happening next Saturday, March 13th, 2:00 PM, with my friends Derek Hickey, Jimmy Keane, Josephine Marsh and John Whelan.

Irish music accordion virtuoso Jimmy Keane was born in London, to Irish-speaking parents from Connemara and Kerry. His late father Jimmy was a magnificent sean-nós (old style) singer and, along with young Jimmy's mother Mary, actively encouraged him to take up traditional Irish music.

Jimmy's accomplishments are far reaching, and many regard Jimmy as the premier exponent of traditional Irish music on the piano accordion. He has always been an avid collector and arranger of old tunes and is becoming increasingly known for his original compositions, many of which have become part of the mainstream of traditional Irish music around the world. He also has recorded and produced numerous albums, and won an unprecedented five consecutive All-Ireland titles on the piano accordion.

Josephine Marsh is an accordion player/multi-instrumentalist and award-winning composer from a musical East Clare/Co. Meath family. A consummate and highly regarded traditional musician of great style, presence and originality, she began performing on radio and television at a very young age, and recorded her first album with Cyril Ó Donoghue at the age of twenty. Since then she has gone on to record three more albums, including her latest release in 2018, 'Music in the Frame,' which is available from Custy's Music in Ennis, Co. Clare, and directly from Josephine at info.josephinemarsh71@gmail.com.

In 2020, Josephine was honoured with the prestigious Gradam Ceoil Award at The Waterfront Theatre in Belfast. Josephine has also travelled extensively over the years, both as a performer and music teacher. Her travels have taken her all over Australia, Europe and America, affording her opportunities to collaborate with a number of artists. She has also been commissioned to compose many pieces of music for Irish radio and television, including the tune An Spideóg, which she performed with her band at the aforementioned Gradam Ceoil Awards.

Derek Hickey hails from Adare, Co. Limerick, and began playing music at ten years of age when his uncle left an accordion in the family home. Within week he'd progressed to playing dance tunes, but it wasn't until the age of 12 that he began lessons under the tutelage of Dónal de Barra. Derek's professional career began when he was just 15, as he joined the Shannonside Céilí­ Band to tour extensively through England and Europe.

In 1992 Derek joined Arcady, and by 1995 Frankie Gavin had invited him to join the legendary De Dannan. Derek toured with the band until they disbanded in 2003. Derek is a regular tutor at the World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick, and has shared the stage with such diverse talents as Stephan Grappelli and the Rolling Stones.

The Saturday master session is open to players and listeners of all levels, from anywhere in the world. It'll start at 2pm Pacific time, 5pm Eastern time, 10pm GMT, and run for two hours. The master sessions do have a requested $20 donation for attending and we need at least 30 attendees to ensure the musicians are adequately compensated, so please share this with anyone you know who might be interested. Just email John at whelanbx1@me.com for more details.

All attendees need to do is make their donation via paypal.me/buttonboxman or by Venmo to John-Whelan-37, and make sure to note that it is for Whelan Master Session #9. We'll send out the Zoom link and tune list for the master session on Friday, and any last-minute sign-ups will get the link and tune list about an hour before the session starts on Saturday.

Easily sharable information on all John's master sessions lives here.

P.S. John's Wednesday 'Taking Time' slow session is still continuing as well - Check it out here: http://johnwhelanmusic.com/slow-session. It remains free and open to all, and we'll send out a tune list and Zoom link for tomorrow's 'Taking Time' Wednesday sessions. Email John at whelanbx1@me.com to get on the list or for more details.

Get more details on Johns website: http://johnwhelanmusic.com

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Eamonn Flynn's St. Patrick's Week Shows

Saturday, March 13th 6 PM
Sunday, March 14th, 1 PM
Wednesday, March 17th, 1 PM
Wednesday, March 17th, 5 PM

Facebook LIVE, from San Francisco, CA

Join Eamonn for another Saint Patrick's Day series of gigs.

Eamonn Flynn says:
On Saturday, March 13th 6 PM PST: I'll be chatting and playing some tunes with Shay Black and Michael Black as part of the International St. Patrick's Day Celtibration also featuring Niamh Parsons and Graham Dunne and lots of other great people: https://www.facebook.com/events/3372169452888090

Sunday, March 14th, 1 PM PST: I'll be chatting with Dr. Laura Kelley, Professor of Music at Tulane and author of 'The Irish in New Orleans' about the fascinating undertold history of the Irish in the Crescent City: https://www.facebook.com/events/341869267202494

On Wednesday, March 17th, St. Patrick's Day itself, at 1 PM PST we'll be doing one of our FB Live events singing some of my songs and some other Irish songs I really wish I'd written!: https://www.facebook.com/events/1076560262866275

Later on St. Patrick's Day, from 5-8 PM, I'm doing a solo in-person, outdoor seating show at the Poor House in San Jose.Please send me requests ahead of time if you can at eamonnflynnmusic@gmail.com. If not I'll just go ahead and attempt and possibly murder them anyway. Donations not expected but gratefully accepted from $1 to $1 million at paypal.me/EamonnFlynn371 or Venmo: Eamonn-Flynn-2.

Click here to check out the Black Coddle video: Click Here to view the music video 'Black Coddle'

Eamonn's recent album, Black Coddle , has a unique blend of Irish and American music and featuring Eamonn's original songs, vocals and piano front and central. The album features contributions from some amazing Irish and American musicians, including Michael, Shay and Róisín O from the Black Family, Chris Cain, Jeff Tamelier, Todd Denman, Darryl Anders, Kevin Hayes, Tamar Gillette, Sanara Pippins, Jamie Brewer, Conor Brady, Joel Jaffe, Mike Rinta, Shelly Bukspan, Jorden Bukspan, Andrew MacNamara, Cormac Gannon, Blyss Gould and Ruth Davies.

Dublin, Ireland born keyboardist, singer and songwriter Eamonn Flynn was the session Hammond organist and pianist on the 14 million selling movie soundtrack 'The Commitments'.

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SOLD OUT!
Celtic Rock Drive-in Concert with Tempest

Saturday, March 13th, 6:00 PM

Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center, 4980 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, CA

Details: Dublin St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Tickets https://tinyurl.com/cgpfj32j
Venue phone: (925) 556-4508

Lief says,
Okay, Y'all, get out of the house, and come rock out to Tempest from the COVID-free comfort of your own cozy automobile! Tickets are only $40 per vehicle, so be sure to bring your pod-friends and family! After a full year away from the stage, (not counting our two Livestreams) we are truly excited to be performing in front of a live audience again. Following a delightful short set from our special guests, CaliCeltic, we'll take the stage for a non-stop-romp that's sure to get you exercising the shocks and bouncing off the glove box!

Inside tip: the concert is expected to sell out fast – so get your tickets now!

Last year, during the height of confinement, Tempest produced two great CDs; 'Live At SoundTek Studios' The Lockdown Sessions, and 'Live On The Air' The Radio Sessions 1992 – 2018. Both CDs have received tremendous response, and totally energized our mail order business! But you should know, these albums are limited edition, collectors items, and autographed copies are only available from the Tempest Web Site http://www.tempestmusic.com/html/cdorder.html while supplies last.

See you all at the Shindig!

Love,
-Tempest

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Piper Sundays

Sundays at 11:00 AM
Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club

Online via Zoom
Join the Zoom Event:

Event Website: http://socalpipers.com/piper_sunday.html

Host Patrick D'Arcy says:
'It's every Sunday from 11:00 AM (PDT) for about 90 minutes. I try to get high profile Uilleann piper guests from Ireland and elsewhere. It's not so much a concert as it is a talk show with the guest playing a handful of tunes throughout. Drop by this Sunday to check it out. Our guest will be Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn joining us from Monaghan, Ireland.

• March 14th Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn — Details
• March 21st Tom Clarke — Details

From 1:30 PM on this will become our monthly So Cal Pipers Club social call

Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club Facebook Events: https://www.facebook.com/SCUPC

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The Irish in New Orleans

Sunday, March 14th, 1:00 PM

Sponsored by Irish-American Crossroads Festival

Eamonn Flynn and Dr. Laura D. Kelly will lead us on this exploration of New Orleans, focusing on various waves of emigration from Ireland to the second biggest port in America at that time, and on how by the mid-19th century, 25% of the population of New Orleans was born in Ireland. We’ll look at how Irish culture influenced New Orleans in terms of language, neighborhoods, food, sport, music, dance, religion, politics, race, rituals around death, and parades.

The Irish in New Orleans Book: https://ulpress.org/products/the-irish-in-new-orleans
The Irish in New Orleans Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Irish-in-New-Orleans-695251750565105

Laura D. Kelley, PhD
nolahistories@gmail.com
https://www.lauradkelley.com

Eamonn Flynn
eamonnflynnmusic@gmail.com
eamonnflynn.com

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An Afternoon with Shannon Warto

Sunday, March 14th, 2:00 PM

Online via Zoom
Hosted by Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula

We invite you to join us on Sunday, March 14th, at 2 PM for a virtual concert with gifted Celtic singer and songwriter Shannon Warto, who has been a guest musician during services at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula (UUCMP). Shannon will sing a variety of traditional Celtic tunes as well as an assortment of her original pieces. There will be a requested donation to attend. Please check the events section of the UUCMP website for the concert link. https://uucmp.org/congregation-news/events/

Register here!

Shannon Warto is a singer/songwriter and children's book author, and has been performing in California around the Monterey Bay Area and beyond for the past 20 years. She shares her soul through singing and forms a heart connection with her listeners. This event is not to be missed!

Click Here for more info. on UU Carmel's: An Afternoon with Shannon Warto, call 831-624-7404, or email shannon.e.warto@gmail.com.

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The Fire: Crossing to Ireland

Sunday, March 14th, 4:00 PM

Online via Zoom

On Sunday March 14th at 4pm PDT, The Fire will stream a FREE concert titled 'Crossing to Ireland' via YouTube and Facebook. In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, this concert explores the musical connections between Ireland and Scotland. Join the Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/240423124083198 to receive the latest updates and streaming links for the concert.

Ticket information: We know that times are tough right now and that everyone is operating on a tighter budget, therefore we are making this event by donation only.

Perks of donating:
1) You feel great about supporting independent musicians.
2) Your donation of any size gives you special access to the Zoom After-party directly following the concert with band members David, Rebecca, and Adam. Donate here to get the after-party details: PayPal.me/thefirescottishband

BYOB and come party with us!

https://www.patreon.com/thefirescottishband
https://www.thefirescottishband.com

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ILHS Presents Irish Poetry

Sunday March 14th, 5:00 PM

Online via Zoom

Please join us for a festive virtual celebration of St. Patrick's Week this Sunday March 14 at 5:00pm PST on Zoom (See links below).  This year features a community poetry reading.  Please bring your favorite Irish poem and be prepared to read and discuss

The program will feature several UC Berkeley Celtic Studies Scholars, and ILHS Chairman Emeritus Jim Walsh, as well as poems from our members.

If you want to read a poem, please let us know by sharing the title of the poem with us by email to: tonybucher@gmail.com, or by phone: 415 350 6025.

Please limit your reading to 5 to 7 minutes.  We will notify each reader when they have reached their time limit

The ILHS is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting:

Topic: ILHS St. Patrick's Celebration
Time: Mar 14, 2021 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82862693433

Meeting ID: 828 6269 3433

For more information in the Irish Literary and Historical Society, check the website: http://ilhssf.org

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The Weeds--The Party for Paddy--NextGen!

Sunday, March 14th, 7:00 PM

Online via Zoom

These two familiar faces are well-known to the Celtic music crowd. John and Tyler Weed have been playing music together since Tyler was 10 and learned his first chords on guitar. John Weed (Molly's Revenge, New World String Project) is of course our all-time favorite fiddler and recording artist. But, you many not yet be acquainted with Tyler Weed, an emerging powerhouse of versatile musical talent. The maturity and depth of Tyler's playing matches perfectly with the finesse, texture and musicality that Dad brings to the stage. Well, when a lad has been listening to "pure drop Irish" since the cradle, it just comes naturally, I guess. This will be the real deal.

Tyler has expanded to mandolin, tenor banjo, clawhammer banjo, jazz guitar, and composition. Tyler grew up immersed in traditional music with heavy exposure to John's various projects with Stuart including Molly's Revenge and Little Black Train. Tyler has performed on stage with both Molly's Revenge and New World String Project, Stuart and John's Scandinavian/Celtic quartet with Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter.

Put this date and time on your calendar and don't miss out. I will be sending a follow-up email with the concert link closer to the show. No reservation required. Just tune in, we will have a "virtual tip jar" for those who can generously support the music. For those who are pandemically challenged, just come and be with us and enjoy a fun evening of merriment.

This show will support the artists, but will also support Johns ongoing weekly music jam at St. Mary's and St. Mary's Celtic Concerts, which we hope to resume after we are all vaccinated. Oh, and bring your own Guinness, and don't forget to wear something green and put on your dancing shoes... For more info about the show or about our weekly community music jam, send an email to Jackie Pierce, or call or text her at 831-224-3819.

More details in the Facebook Event

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Shades of Green

Wednesday, March 17th, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PDT

Online via https://www.ireland.ie/usa

Ireland's Ambassador to the United States, Daniel Mulhall, has an invitation for everyone:

A chara,

As Ireland's Ambassador in Washington, I know that nowhere in the world celebrates St Patrick's Day quite like America.

This year, because of COVID, there can be no large parades down Fifth Avenue or green rivers through Chicago. But while we can't gather in person, we can come together as a community.

On the evening of 17 March, I want to invite you to join me and our seven Consuls General in celebrating Irish-America and the ties that bind our nations.

Titled ''Shades of Green'', our gathering has been arranged in partnership with Irish cultural centers and festivals throughout the United States. Featuring some of both nation's finest artists, the ninety-minute program will celebrate Irish-America's history and traditions, as well as the resilience our community has shown in response to COVID-19. Over the course of the evening, we'll hear a special message from our Taoiseach Micheál Martin and a poetic tribute to President Joe Biden and, as a community, we'll pause to remember and honor those who we have lost this year.

After registering to join us, you'll receive a link to 'Shades of Green' in a confirmation email and a reminder again in advance of the gathering.

I look forward to seeing you then and to celebrating St Patrick's Day in your company.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir..

Ambassador Daniel Mulhall

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The Wee Govan Pipers

Monday, March 15th, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Sponsored by the St. Andrew's Society of SF
Online via Zoom

The SASSF would like to invite you to an open evening event to better understand the work of our society in supporting the needs and celebrating the traditions of Scots and Scottish American people. Join the Saint Andrew's Society of San Francisco for the screening of The Wee Govan Pipers and virtual open day to our monthly meeting.

Register to watch 'The Wee Govan Pipers' https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-members-meeting-and-film-screening-tickets-141764279777

In conjunction with our meeting, we will be showcasing the hour-long documentary "The Wee Govan Pipers" They're 10-years-old and they can reduce a policeman to tears. They could be the new face of piping in Govan. With a sense of humour and buckets of charm, the film traces the first 18 months of the Govan Schools Pipe Band.

Watch the Trailer: https://youtu.be/6PgZEZVwSFM

'Heart-warming documentary with a sense of humour' - Music News Scotland
'A story of laughs, tears and bagpipes, and it packs a surprising political punch' - Third Force News

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Three Times Through

Eclectic Celtic Music

Grass Valley Brewing Company, 141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA

People stop, stare, and ask us, “What is that instrument?” We are a colorful funky kinda Celtic string quartet. We re-imagine and blend traditional and modern tunes and songs with hammered dulcimer, bodhran, concertina, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo, fiddle and guitar. The emphasis is on eclectic Celtic music; spirited instrumentals, engaging vocals and haunting melodies.

Our a cappella vocals transport you to the North Sea, the Caribbean, or to a remote village pub in County Clare . . . Come curious, leave refreshed!

Here is a link to some sample videos: Three Times Through Videos

For more on the band, check their website, www.threetimesthrough.com, Three Times Through Facebook page, Three Times Through YouTube Channel or email Jeff Peach at jwpeach@gmail.com

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St. Patrick's Day with The Black Irish Band

March 17th, 2021, 7:30 - 9:30 PM

Dream Inn, 175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

The legendary Black Irish Band will be performing live on St. Patrick's Day at the Dream Inn Santa Cruz! There is no better way to attend a live event, than watching it from the safety of your own personal guestroom and balcony the band plays live from the pool deck.

Here a link to their many music videos

All ticket packages include overnight accommodations in a Deluxe Ocean View room with a private balcony or patio overlooking the pool deck/stage, and all hotel room conveniences. Get Full Details and Tickets here: https://www.dreaminnsantacruz.com/st-patricks-day

The Black Irish Band is Patrick Michael Karnahan, banjo, melodeon, octave mandolin, trumpet, guitar, concertina, french horn, vocals, Steve McArthur, banjo, guitar, accordion, mandola, piano, vocals, James Dean Nelson, banjo, guitar, vocals, and Stan Emmons, acoustic bass, vocals.

More information, downloads and videos can be found on their website: http://blackirish.com.

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Golden Bough LIVE online
St. Patricks Day Concert

Wednesday, March 17th, 7:00 PM

Online via Vimeo

Acclaimed trio, Golden Bough, will perform a virtual concert benefitting The El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation, including their new Theatre Academy.

Tickets are only $10 for the entire household. https://us.patronbase.com/_ElCampanilTheatre/Productions/ST12/Performances

Here a link to their many music videos

Rooted in the traditional music of the seven Celtic nations (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and Spanish Galicia), Golden Bough has become a popular and in-demand group on both sides of the Atlantic. Since their formation in 1980, this trio of modern day minstrels has traveled great distances to numerous countries, to bring their music to enthusiastic folk fans the world over. Backing themselves on an array of acoustic instruments; Celtic harp, guitar, octave-mandolin, mandolin, accordion, violin, penny-whistle and bodhran, they blend their voices in the pristine harmonies that have become a Golden Bough trademark. To date they have released over 30 recordings. In the recording studio, as well as on stage, Golden Bough captures the essence and joy of traditional music.

For more on Golden Bough, email margie@goldenboughmusic.com or check the website: www.goldenboughmusic.com.
For more on the venue, check the website: http://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org.

Fill your cup of gladness, don your green, and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us!

'Bringing you the happiness of leprechaun's gold, and an evening of song that will never grow old!'

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Paint the Bridge Green

Wednesday, March 17th, 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 20th, 12:00 PM

Presented by and benefiting UICC Cultural Events
Online via Zoom

Wednesday, March 17th, 7:30 PM and again on Saturday, March 20th, 12:00 PM, The United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco and Bosca Beagaí Productions present Paint the Bridge Green a star-studded virtual event that gathers musicians and dancers from around the world to perform in your own living room.

Co. Clare native, Michael Dillon, is the Artistic Director at Irish Youth Theatre company Bosca Beagaí, and has rounded up another spectacular line-up for this pair of St. Patrick's concerts, marshalling a high caliber group of entertainers for this virtual show, all to support Cultural Events at the UICC.

Michael Dillon says:
We have Irish pianist and composer Phil Coulter, Mundy (Galway Girl), and Out the Gap (Clare musicians) confirmed. In addition, Ten local Irish Dance schools will participate in the show performing steps choreographed by Amymae Dolan from Riverdance, and a host of local and national US talent from Chicago, and New York will also perform.

All in all a great lineup for the two-hour concert, and not to be missed!

Get Paint the Bridge Green Tickets NOW! https://paintthebridge.eventbrite.com

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Kavanaugh Brothers Celtic Experience

A Rollicking Good Time
Wednesday, March 17th at 8:30 PM

Online via Art Boutiki website

It's St. Patrick's Day and no doubt you miss hearing rowdy and fun Celtic tunes played loudly! Art Boutiki is here for you!

KBCE is a foot-stomping traditional Celtic band steeped in the tradition of Irish folk songs, rebel tunes and pub songs, as well as with a bit of Americana, blues and country. Influenced by the Clancy Brothers, the Dubliners, the Pogues, the Grateful Dead, and all points between and beyond, so a rollicking good time is guaranteed.

Kevin Kavanaugh - harmonica, guitar, banjo, vocals
Tim Kavanaugh - guitar, vocals
Tom Kavanaugh - harmonica, whistles, vocals
Nate Kavanaugh - mandolin, vocals
Sean Kavanaugh - percussion, vocals
Alan Wieteska - percussion, vocals
Mark Cosentino - mandolin, vocals
Sal Ventura - guitar, vocals

FREE but ticket registration is required: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Check the Art Boutiki Website

Click here for KBCE videos.

More details on the Kavanaugh Brothers Celtic Experience Website or email Tim Kavanagh, t_kavanaugh@sbcglobal.net.

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Irish Whistle Master Class with Michael Eskin

Thursday, March 18th, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM PST

Live via Zoom

Free workshop best suited for intermediate level tin whistle players with some experience on the instrument.

The next workshop will be a "Jig Potluck". It would be ideal if you already can play some tunes on the instrument and have at least some basic understanding of ornamentation on the whistle. This is not a new beginner's class, but certainly newer players may benefit from the workshop.

Here’s the Zoom meeting link:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6193681854?pwd=eXd3L2ZEeWNnMDBZYVI0RkJ2c3Vudz09
or if you prefer:
Meeting ID: 6193681854
Password: session

Bookmark my Website here: http://michaeleskin.com/whistle

Check the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/216422536688999

This workshop is free, but if you find the event useful, I would very much appreciate it if you would consider donating a few dollars to my PayPal tip jar:
https://paypal.me/MichaelEskin
Venmo: @MichaelEskin

Michael Eskin
http://michaeleskin.com
Michael's Facebook Profile

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Spring Harmony 2021

Friday evening, April 9th through Sunday evening, April 11th
Pacific Daylight Time

Online via Zoom
Sponsored by the San Francisco Folk Music Club

Join with friends new and old to celebrate our global music community with participatory workshops, concerts, and open sessions for singing, playing, and dancing to traditional music. Spring Harmony 2021 is a benefit in support of Camp Harmony, our annual New Year's gathering, and other San Francisco Folk Music Club programs.

Spring Harmony 2021 is open to musical friends everywhere. Donation $0 - $100 or more! (suggested donation $10 per day) No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

• You must register to gain entry to the event.
• Registration will open on March 1st and close on April 6th.
• Workshop proposals will be accepted through March 15th. (See registration form for details.)

Register at: sffmc.org

If you would like to volunteer for this event, prior or during, in any capacity, please contact us at:onlinecampharmony@gmail.com

Please share this with folks near and far who may not yet be members of the SFFMC, as attendance will be open to all.

As with in-person camp and our online New Year's Camp, there will be Workshops, Jam Spaces, Dances, Games, Jokes, Stories, Friends, late-night singing

Leading workshops and other events is reserved for Folk Club members so be sure to confirm that you are a paid member and invite friends who would enjoy going to this online event, maybe to become members and lead something! Please visit the main website www.sffmc.org to become a member through the 'join us' tab.

And if you'd like to lead a workshop, dance, other activity, or perform in a concert this year, let us know within the registration form questions at the end of the form. Likewise, are you a wiz at Zoom? Let us know and help us fill a chore slot!

Check www.sffmc.org regularly for updates on zoom tutorials, what to plan for, and on workshop session spaces as they fill up early. For Questions, you can contact the registrars at onlinecampharmony@gmail.com.

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St. Patrick's Day at The Chaminade

Wednesday, March 17th, 5:30 PM

Chaminade Resort & Spa, 1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA

The Crooked Road Céilí Band plays traditional Celtic music on the hammered dulcimer, fiddle, and guitar. The word "céili" is pronounced "kay-lee," and is the Irish Gaelic word for "party!" Spirited jigs and reels brought to life, Irish folk music pure and simple, unique and magically atmospheric for an intimate evening under the stars.

The hammered dulcimer has a harp-like quality, and paired with the lilt of the fiddle and drive of the acoustic guitar, the band weaves melodies that will take you back to the cozy little pub you discovered the last time you visited Ireland. The Crooked Road Céilí Band is Irish music played in the spirit of the tradition.

Julie Horner: Hammered dulcimer and fiddle
David Chadwick: Fiddle and guitar
Shawn Prudhomme: Fiddle and tin whistle

santacruzmountainslocal.com
facebook.com/CrookedRoadCeiliBand

leap2three@gmail.com
(831) 325-1974

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