Celtic meets Castilian in powerhouse duo featuring Galen Fraser and Maria San Miguel at St Mary's By The Sea Episcopal Church, Pacific Grove on Sunday, September 8th. A production of St Mary's Celtic Music Series.

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Advance $30 | Door $35
Child Advance $12 | Child Door $15

Member discount: $3

San Miguel Fraser is a musical project bringing together Galen Fraser, a Berklee graduate and son of renowned Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, and Maria San Miguel, a native of Castile and graduate of Oviedo Conservatory with deep family roots in the traditions of her homeland. Together, they combine dynamic fiddling and deeply thoughtful string arrangements. 

Artist sights and sounds and tickets: celticsociety.org

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay welcomes Dàimh, the Gaelic supergroup and un-challenged champions of straight in the eye Highland music to the Kuumbwa on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Advance $28 | Door $32
Child Advance $14 | Child Door $16

Student Advance $14 | Student Door $16

Member discount: $3

Based around West Lochaber and the Isle of Skye, Dàimh are known for their pyrotechnic jigs and reels and achingly poignant ballads, running the full expressive gamut of folk music at its best, renowned for their thrilling live shows. Dàimh have released five studio albums to date. Their most recent, Tuneship, once again sees the band blazing a new trail in the Scottish music scene with their own instrumental compositions skillfully integrated with traditional Gaelic Songs.

Dàimh, the Gaelic supergroup and un-challenged champions of straight in the eye Highland perform a matinee show at St. Mary's by the Sea on Sunday, October 13 at 3:00 pm.

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Advance $30 | Door $35
Child Advance $12 | Child Door $15

Member discount: $3

Based around West Lochaber and the Isle of Skye, Dàimh are known for their pyrotechnic jigs and reels and achingly poignant ballads, running the full expressive gamut of folk music at its best, renowned for their thrilling live shows. Dàimh have released five studio albums to date. Their most recent, Tuneship, once again sees the band blazing a new trail in the Scottish music scene with their own instrumental compositions skillfully integrated with traditional Gaelic Songs.

Renowned Irish duo John Doyle and Mick McCauley perform a matinee show at St. Mary's by the Sea.

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Advance $30 | Door $35
Child Advance $12 | Child Door $15

Member discount: $3

John Doyle & Mick McAuley have been playing music together on the international stage for over twenty years. As multi-instrumentalist members of Irish-American supergroup Solas, they combined to create part of the group’s unmistakable early sound which garnered critical worldwide acclaim with the Boston Herald heralding Solas as “The Best Traditional Band in the World.”

Over the last several years, Doyle and McAuley have toured extensively as a duet all over Europe and the U.S. and have recently recorded and released a new and exciting album of original and traditional songs and tunes which range from explosive instrumental sets to heart-rending and beautiful ballads. Individually, they have played and recorded with some of the most respected musical artists in the world and are, themselves, among the most highly regarded musicians in the Irish folk world.

Artist sights and sounds and tickets: celticsociety.org

Renowned Irish duo John Doyle and Mick McCauley perform in intimate house concert in Soquel.

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Suggested Donation: $30

John Doyle & Mick McAuley have been playing music together on the international stage for over twenty years. As multi-instrumentalist members of Irish-American supergroup Solas, they combined to create part of the group’s unmistakable early sound which garnered critical worldwide acclaim with the Boston Herald heralding Solas as “The Best Traditional Band in the World.”

Over the last several years, Doyle and McAuley have toured extensively as a duet all over Europe and the U.S. and have recently recorded and released a new and exciting album of original and traditional songs and tunes which range from explosive instrumental sets to heart-rending and beautiful ballads. Individually, they have played and recorded with some of the most respected musical artists in the world and are, themselves, among the most highly regarded musicians in the Irish folk world.

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:

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

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/ Rotating Hosts Fridays at 11:00 am.

KZFR 90.1 FM | kzfr.org/shows/celtradio
Celtic Radio w/ Steve O'Bryan Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:30 am.

 

COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL   

 

Connecting people of all ages through music since 1992, Community Music School of Santa Cruz presents concerts, educational opportunities, and several annual music camps over the spring and summer for kids, teens, and adults. Learn more: communitymusicschool.org   
 

 

Brittany and Natalie Haas and Lena Jonsson

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 7:00PM
Resource Center for Nonviolence, Santa Cruz

A Community Music School production

Tix: Community Music School

 

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List your local Celtic event for free on our self-guided Community Events portal: celticsociety.org