The Celtic Society is proud to present an evening of exciting Celtic music on fiddle, button accordion, mandolin, guitar, and banjo performed by two groups of wonderful musicians with connections to the Bay Area.

Tickets: celticsociety.org

Advance $30 | Door $35
Child Advance $13 | Child Door $15

Student Advance $13 | Student Door $15

Member discount: $3

Athena Tergis
Born in Manhattan and raised in San Francisco, Athena won the Junior National Scottish fiddle champions 3 years in a row before moving to Ireland, immersing herself in the music for 3 years. There she joined The Sharon Shannon Band before moving to NYC to star in Riverdance on Broadway. She toured with Clarence Clemons of the E Sreet Band and others before joining The Green Fields of America, collaborating with founder Mick Moloney for over 20 years. Athena has performed as a soloist with the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestre National de Bretagne, and her compositions have been performed in Asia, Europe, and the USA. Her solo CD "A Letter Home" has been well-received on both sides of the Atlantic.

Christy Leahy was born into a musical family in County Cork and learned his music playing at sessions and for set dancers locally. For many years he toured with the acclaimed traditional ensemble North Cregg releasing four albums and playing at many of the major folk festivals across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and the USA. His energetic and rhythmic style of button accordion playing reflects the vibrant music of his home county and is recognized as one the instrument’s leading exponents. He released a duet recording with pianist Caoimhin Vallely in 2010 to wide acclaim.

Opening up for this show: Father and son duo John and Tyler Weed with multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Adam Hendey for an evening of traditional tunes, contemporary compositions, and timeless song. 

Join duo John and Tyler Weed with multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Adam Hendey for an evening of traditional tunes, contemporary compositions, and timeless song.

Tickets: celticsociety.org

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

Member discount: $3

The trio’s journey is a celebration of music of the Emerald Isles with frequent landing spots in the United States. Watch the folk process unfold as John Weed (New World String Project, Molly’s Revenge) and Adam Hendey (formerly The Fire), pass this musical lineage to next-gen banjo, mandolin, and fiddle player and composer Tyler Weed. The event will feature new compositions from Adam and Tyler, two cutting edge voices on the U.S. scene. 

Artist sights and sounds and tickets: celticsociety.org

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 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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