The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay proudly presents Rakish performing live in intimate concert at The Ugly Mug Cafe in charming old town Soquel!  

Thursday, August 1 at 7:00 pm

The Ugly Mug Cafe, 4640 Soquel Drive, Soquel

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Advance $20 | Door $25
Child Advance $10 | Child Door $12

Member discount: $3

The pair gets their namesake from the traditional Irish tune Rakish Paddy, an origin that aptly suits the duo and their shared background in traditional Irish and Scottish music. Yet “rakish” itself also suggests something strikingly unconventional in its appearance, and Maura and Conor knowingly embrace this wealth of connotation in their music, drawing on the music they grew up with and performing it with their own slant. In a performance that is something more akin to concert music, Rakish explores tunes and songs from Irish and American folk traditions in a way that reflects their shared interest in and love for chamber and improvised music. 

Community Music School of Santa Cruz proudly presents its summer Redwood Music Camp series. 

Teen Camp

June 10 through 15

Monte Toyon Camp Conference Center

220 Cloister Ln., Aptos

CommunityMusicSchool.org 

For over 20 years, Community Music School of Santa Cruz has built a unique residential program for teenage musicians (12-18) in a beautiful outdoor setting with professional musicians. Teens learn to play the folk music of Ireland, Scotland, and more in a supportive environment, and with a strong sense of community. Students practice and perform in instrument-specific groups, in small bands, and with the entire camp. For players of fiddle, flute, penny whistle, recorder, clarinet, harp, autoharp, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, accordion, keyboards, percussion, Irish tenor banjo, cello, and bass. Other activities include vocal training, Scottish dance, movie night, a barn dance, crafts, a talent show, and lots of jamming!

Adult Camp

June 15 and 16

Monte Toyon Camp Conference Center

220 Cloister Ln., Aptos

CommunityMusicSchool.org

This short-but-intense Celtic music camp for adults offers workshops for players of fiddle, guitar, flute, whistle, harp, bodhran, and for singers.

Saturday night features Scottish dance lessons (and the option to play for the dancers) followed by facilitated sessions.

Wine and beer are allowed in the dining hall, and there are two venues with no curfew. Several options for overnight lodging on Saturday, including space for up to 10 tents. There will be ample opportunity for playing music with others on Saturday afternoon and evening, and Sunday after lunch. 

Kids Day Camp

July 22 - August 2
St. Phillip the Apostle Episcopal Church
5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley
CommunityMusicSchool.org 

Young musicians age 7-13 explore the music of Ireland, Scotland, and more! For players of violin, viola, flute, penny whistle, pipes, recorder, harp, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, accordion, small keyboards, and cello. Students practice in instrument-specific groups, and with the entire ensemble.

Seven days of instruction in instrumental music, dance, and song from all over the world. Enjoy idyllic days and nights in the redwood forest of the Mendocino Woodlands. Take as many or few workshops as you like, join jam sessions 24 hours a day, dance every night, and enjoy good food, seeing old friends, and making new friends.

An unparalleled week-long world culture, music, song, and dance event that takes place in three different camping areas within one historic park. Each has a musical theme and hosts workshops, sessions, and dances. Campers choose to set down stakes at one of the camps for the week but may attend workshops and events in any camp, traveling by free shuttle, walking, or your own bicycle. Most campers prefer to camp for the whole week, but you may also come for “half-camp,” either the first four days, or the second four days.

Workshops are offered for a variety of levels for adults and young adults; families with young supervised children are welcome. In Camp One, there are kids’ programs that include instrument making, art projects, and a wonderful Kid’s Play that is rehearsed, costumed, and performed on the last night of camp. (The Mendocino Woodlands Camp Association also offers environmental education programs for children.)

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A sample of what you will experience at Lark Camp:

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registration@larkcamp.org 

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: Individual memberships are $20 per year. Two-year individual: $36 | One-year family: $30 | Two-year family: $50 

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

KOWS 92.5 FM | kows92-5.org
Celtic Contrasts w/ Ann Chambers Mondays at 9:00 am.

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