The Philadelphia Ceili Group Presents:
October 2011 – September 2012
A concert and workshop series celebrating the regional styles of Western Ireland as performed by some of the finest traditional musicians working today.
The Commodore Barry Club
“The Irish Center”
6815 Emlen St. Philadelphia PA 19119
Below is a calendar of concerts and workshops that will be offered from October, 2011 to September 2012. Workshops will be offered free to Philadelphia Ceili Group members and through scholarships. For Tickets and workshop registration go to: Tickets & Workshop Registration.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
8:00 pm
Kevin Burke and Cal Scott in Concert
Born in London to parents from County Sligo, Burke is hailed as a virtuosic fiddler steeped in the Sligo style. Kevin has been at the forefront of traditional Irish music for nearly 30 years. Cal Scott is a world famous multi-instrumentalist whose professional credentials span a wide range of music. Kevin and Cal will be providing workshops in fiddle and guitar from 3:30pm - 5:00pm.
Concert Tickets: $13 - $15
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
8:00 pm
Mick Moloney and Friends in Concert
Mick Moloney, esteemed folklorist and professional musician, will be joined by Billy McComiskey, a master of the East Galway accordion style, and violin virtuoso Athena Tergis on the fiddle. Their concert will present music representative of different styles in western Ireland. Billy and Athena will provide workshops in accordion and fiddle. Mick will also provide an illustrated talk titled “Into the West.”
Tickets: $13 - $15
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February 18, 2012
3:00 - 5:00pm, Concert at 8:00pm
“How the West of Ireland Helped to Save Uilleann Bagpiping” a lecture by Dr. Scott Spencer, Visiting Research Scholar, NUI Galway / American Irish Cultural Institute, wtih an evening Concert with Ivan Goff and Eamon O'Leary
By the 1960’s very few Uilleann bagpipers remained in Ireland and the tradition was on the edge of vanishing. In 1968, a small number of pipers and enthusiasts formed Na Piobairi Uilleann (the Piper’s Club). These dedicated pipers traveled to Clare and Galway to meet with some of the remaining tradition bearers and document their knowledge. The results of these early projects can still be found in the repertoire of today’s pipers. This will all be discussed by Dr. Spencer who will be accompanied by a special performance by Uilleann piper, Ivan Goff.
Tickets: The lecture is open to the public and free to Philadelphia Ceili Group members
Evening concert with piper, Ivan Goff and singer/guitarist Eamon O'Leary
Evening Concert Tickets: $13 - $15
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Workshop 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Concert 8:30 pm
Grianne Hambly and William Jackson in Concert – The Music of Mayo
This concert program features Grainne Hambly from Claremorris, County Mayo on Irish harp and concertina, and William Jackson, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, now living in Mayo, on Scottish harp, whistles and Irish bouzouki. The concert will focus on the rich but little known musical heritage of County Mayo from the 17th century to the present day. Grainne will offer a workshop featuring the celtic harp, and William will present a workshop on the whistles.
Tickets: $13 - $15
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
8:00 pm
Niamh Parsons and Graham Dunne in Concert
Acclaimed singer Niamh Parsons and guitarist Graham Dunne will present songs compiled from the various regions of western Ireland. As one of the premier singers of Irish songs, Niamh is renowned as a collector of Irish songs, a “carrier of tradition." Niamh will conduct a workshop in the singing of Irish songs and Graham will present a workshop on guitar.
Tickets: $13 - $15
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Saturday, September 8, 2012 (part of the 2012 PCG Annual Traditional Irish Music and Dance Festival)
7:00 pm
De Danann in Concert
The groundbreaking group, De Danann, originally established in Galway in the mid 1970’s, has re-formed under the direction of founding members Alec Finn and Johnny “Ringo” McDonagh. Joining Finn and McDonagh will be past members Eleanor Shanley, Mick Conneely, Derek Hickey and Brian McGrath. Workshops will be offered in bouzouki, guitar, bodhran, fiddle, accordion, banjo and vocals.
Tickets: $18 - $20
