The month of March reaps the benefit of winter rains with lush green grasses and delicate buds testing their moorings upon bare branches. The spring equinox on March 21st or 22nd marked the New Year in earlier times, and in the British Isles and Ireland is traditionally considered the best time to sow seeds for the new harvest. [ more...]

Saint Patrick's Day on March 17 is a religious holiday celebrated internationally to commemorate Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland in the early 17th century. Many attend church services and most wear green attire; celebrants take the season to heart by feasting on traditional fare and raising frequent frosty pints to St.Paddy himself. [ more...]

The coming of Spring heralds the warmer seasons of live music, flinging windows wide to invite fresh air and new artistic experiences. Here's just a taste of what's to come in March and beyond from the Celtic Socitey:

Kicking things off Tuesday, March 7th, "gloriously three-dimensional" Skipper's Alley brings their harp-accompanied Sean-Nós songs and feral, unkempt sets of reels to Don Quixote's for an evening of Irish music that is both “scintillating” and “a model of tender delicacy.” Here's a wee taste: Skipper's Alley: Reels (The Parlour)

And get tickets early for Dervish, coming to the Kuumbwa on Wednesday, March 15! Blazing talent, Dervish promises an edge-of-your-seat musical experience: Dervish Session Midsummer Night

In April, we're hapy to be co-promoting a show by amazing Swedish band Väsen plus Alan Reid, Battlefield Band founder, with Rob van Sante. There's much to look forward to!

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay is honored to bring these and other outstanding musical groups to the Santa Cruz area! Please visit www.celticsociety.org to see all our upcoming shows! And please visit our Community Listings page for more wonderful local Celtic music events!

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Don't miss David Francey at the Ugly Mug on March 7 or Molly's Revenge at St.Mary's-by-the-Sea on Sunday, March 19! More information on our Community Listings page.

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY MARCH 17, 2017
Molly's Revenge at Don Quixote's
The Crooked Road Ceili Band at O'Flaherty's & Jack Rose
Mixed bands at the United Irish Cultural Center

CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED PERFORMANCES
Note that Celtic Fiddle Festival has been cancelled on May 3 - Refunds have been distributed to those who purchased tickets in advance. 'Tis the luck of the Irish that fiddle master, Kevin Burke, has scheduled a house concert in Soquel on May 5 instead. [ more...]

JOIN THE SOCIETY
The Celtic Society depends on your membership to keep us afloat and to be able to attract world class musicianship. Individual and family memberships are available, starting at $20 per year. Two-year individual: $36 | One-year family: $30 | Two-year family: $50.

Help us to continue to bring world class Celtic musicians to the area by becoming a member. You can join online at www.celticsociety.org or print a form at the page and mail it to us with your check.

May the months ahead bring abundance. See you at one of our tremendous shows soon and thank you for your support.