The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay is pleased to present the dynamic traditional trio Johnny Connolly, John Weed, and Cary Novotny in two intimate settings:

Saturday, October 7 at St. Mary's by the Sea in Pacific Grove at 7:00 pm.

Tickets: celticscociety.org
Advance $30 | Door $35
Child Advance $12 | Child Door $15

Member discount $3

Second show: Sunday, Oct.8, house concert in Soquel at 7:30 pm. Suggested donation: $25

Tickets: celticscociety.org

Join three of the west coasts’ finest exponents of traditional music for a rare full-length concert: Dublin, Ireland button accordion player Johnny B. Connolly, Carmel fiddle player John Weed, and Portland, Oregon guitar wizard/vocalist Cary Novotny are uniting for a limited run of fall shows in the California Bay Area and Central Coast. The concert will intertwine driving sets of jigs and reels, rhythmic old time tunes highlighting the interplay between squeeze-box and fiddle, and Americana ballads that’ll delight the soul.

Seating for these events is limited.

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay is pleased to present acoustic guitar master Steve Baughman on Sunday, October 29th, 7:30 PM at the Ugly Mug Cafe in Soquel.

Tickets: celticscociety.org
Advance $25 | Door $25
Member discount $3

Steve Baughman is a Bay Area based pioneering fingerstyle guitarist known for his emotive arrangements of Celtic fiddle and harp tunes. Steve's playing is characterized by a strong melodic presence and several right-hand techniques that enable guitarists to play old Celtic melodies with ease and emotion. Steve employs a wide variety of unusual open and alternate tunings with Orkney tuning (CGDGCD) figuring principally among them. Gaining fans and acclaim for his crystalline guitar sonics and ultra-clean picking, he recently released a recording of 14 Turlough O'Carolan tunes to great reviews.

This is Steve's first appearance in the Monterey Bay area. In collaboration with The Ugly Mug Cafe.

Welcome the return of Tempest to the Monterey Bay Area on Saturday, November 11 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Tickets: Advance $20 | $25 Door

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Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy Folk Rock, fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 30 plus years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area based act release eighteen critically acclaimed CDs and play more than 2,500 gigs.

Tempest used to hold epic concerts at the Brookdale Lodge back in the day. They're returning to rock the Brookdale scene after a sell-out show for Saint Patrick's Day 2023.

Don't miss this very special show. A night of high energy folk music like no other. In collaboration with Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge.

Artist sights and sounds: tempestmusic.com 

Experience an Irish Christmas in America with exciting Irish musicians and dancers at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Wednesday, November 29 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Spellbinding and joyous storytelling for the holidays.

Tickets: celticscociety.org
Advance $35 | Door $40
Member discount $3

A Santa Cruz tradition.Celebrating its 18th year, the hugely popular holiday show “Irish Christmas in America” brings a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the long running show features top Irish music, song and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy. The 2023 tour features special guest singer Caitríona Sherlock, a vocalist from Monaghan who is one of the finest new voices from Ireland.The family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes on fiddle by Mac Diarmada, flute and uilleann pipes by Sean Gavin, and harp by Gráinne Hambly. They perform along with thrilling old-style Irish dancing from Samantha Harvey. In addition, evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland.

Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas as the finest traditional artists from Ireland take you on a fun-filled ride into the holiday season of 2023. 

Artist sights and sounds and tickets: celticsociety.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.

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay is pleased to say that the membership discount for our shows has increased in 2023 to $3.00 per ticket.

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.

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.