Scotland's Jim Malcolm returns to the Santa Cruz area for an intimate house concert in Soquel on Tuesday, February 18 at 7:30 pm. 

Suggested donation: $25

Tix: celticsociety.org

Address given with ticket purchase.

Jim Malcolm is one of Scotland’s finest singer/songwriters. He was the lead singer of the Scottish band Old Blind Dogs for seven years and is now focusing on his singer-songwriter music. With Jim Malcolm you can expect to hear traditional songs and ballads, his own compositions, and compelling stories, told both through singing and on their own.

Jim's solo work offers a unique cultural experience. This concert will be highly entertaining, peppered with funny stories and observations, in the great tradition of Scottish artists through the ages. 

Susie Malcolm is an award-winning singer with a special knowledge of the musical traditions of North East Scotland. While she was intending to join Jim on the tour, news just in that Susie cannot make the trip to the States at this time. 

Tommy and Saundra O'Sullivan perform at Mary's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 3:00 in the afternoon! 

Adult Advance $30 | Door $35
Child Advance $12 | Child Door $15
Member discount $3

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Acclaimed as one of the great contemporary folk voices of Ireland, Tommy O’Sullivan has remained one of the hidden treasures of traditional Irish music for many years. Tommy and Saundra O’Sullivan’s paths crossed when she attended an annual traditional Irish music retreat in Midlothian, Texas, where Tommy was an Irish guest instructor on guitar and vocals. As they explored singing together, they discovered her alto harmonies to be a perfect match to his tenor vocals. 

The two married in Houston, Texas, in March 2010 and they now live in Dingle, Ireland. In 2011 they opened O’Sullivan’s Courthouse Pub in Dingle which has gained a reputation for world class traditional Irish music. In 2015, National Geographic cited O’Sullivan’s Courthouse Pub as the go-to pub for traditional Irish music on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

St Mary's would like to thank Cultúr  Éireann for providing a grant to allow these talented musicians to travel here to promote Irish culture.

Téada fresh from Ireland performs at St. Mary's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:00 in the afternoon! 

Adult Advance $30 | Door $35
Child Advance $12 | Child Door $15
Member discount $3

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Celebrating 24 years as one of Ireland's leading traditional bands! With a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia. We're blessed to have them back in the Monterey Bay area for this intimate show!!

Téada is:

Oisín Mac Diarmada – Fiddle
Paul Finn – Accordion
Damien Stenson – Flute
Seán Mc Elwain – Guitar
Tristan Rosenstock – Bodhrán
Samantha Harvey – Piano / dance

Ireland's Téada performs at Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm! 

Adult Advance $25 | Door $30
Child | Student $15
Member discount $3

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Celebrating 24 years as one of Ireland's leading traditional bands! With a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia. We're blessed to have them back in the Monterey Bay area for this intimate show!!

Téada is:

Oisín Mac Diarmada – Fiddle
Paul Finn – Accordion
Damien Stenson – Flute
Seán Mc Elwain – Guitar
Tristan Rosenstock – Bodhrán
Samantha Harvey – Piano / dance

Monterey County fiddle player John Weed and his talented sons Tyler and Evan play St. Mary's by the Sea in a celebration of St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm! 

Adult Advance $30 | Door $35
Child Advance $12 | Child Door $15
Member discount $3

Tickets: celticsociety.org

No doubt you already know and love this family as much as all of us at St. Mary's!! We are so fortunate to have these talented musicians right here in our backyard. John's sons are tearing it up, and in no time at all, we will be saying "I remember them when..." In fact, we are saying that already! Led by  super-talented and loveable fiddler, John Weed, this show will be fantastic, and the best way we can think of to celebrate the season of green. The Bistro will be in full swing with Guinness, other seasonal libations and snacks, and our world famous "Tatties with Toppings." So please join The Weeds in celebrating St. Patrick’s month with Party For Paddy.

The Irish music "dream team" Lúnasa plays an exclusive Santa Cruz area show at Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 7:30 pm! 

Adult Advance $30 | Door $35
Child | Student $15
Member discount $3

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Having sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,500 shows across 36 countries, Lunasa has won multiple awards and become one of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music. Come celebrate the great tradition of Irish music with one of the greatest bands performing today!

Lúnasa is:

Seán Smyth – Fiddle, whistles 
Kevin Crawford – Flutes, whistles
Trevor Hutchinson – Double bass
Cillian Vallely – Uilleann pipes, whistles
Ed Boyd – Acoustic guitar
Colin Farrell – Fiddle

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to upholding Celtic traditions in our community. The Society depends on your membership to be able to attract world class musicianship. Here's how you can join the Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay:

One Year Individual $25:00
One Year Family $40:00
Two Year Individual $45:00
Two Year Family $60:00 

Join the Society online at celticsociety.org or print the form and mail it to us with your check. Thank you for your support.

CELTIC MUSIC ON THE RADIO

KBCZ 89.3 FM | kbcz.org

The Mountain Road w/ Julie Horner

Mondays from 8:00 to 10:00 pm.

Accepting new music: 

KBCZ 89.3 FM c/o Julia Dream

13200 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek, CA. 95006

Digital: leap2three@gmail.com

KSQD 90.7 FM | ksqd.org
Celtic Cauldron w/ Rotating Hosts Fridays at 11:00 am.