2022 Concert Info

CELTICA nova

Posted on 12/12/22

CELTICA - The majestic sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe soars above a powerful rock band, the masterly played violin expands the unique style with symphonic-epic melodies. Influences of Irish Folk, Symphonic Metal and Scottish tradition merge with the energetic Celtic Rock music, full of lust of life. This sound, as international as the musicians - hailing from Scotland, USA, Bulgaria and Austria - and the spectacular show guarantee a concert no one will ever forget.

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Fiery torches on the bagpipes and burning drumsticks, thundering against huge drums, create a captivating atmosphere; flames, shooting out of the instruments, entertain audiences worldwide. That’s why Celtica is one of the most booked acts at Celtic, Scottish, Steampunk, and Medieval festivals.

Celtica conquered their fans by storm at more than 450 performances in Europe - from the legendary Wacken-Festival in northern Germany to southern Spain, and at numerous US- and Canada- tours from New York to San Francisco, from Florida up New England, from Alaska to Hawaii. Their music videos inspire 6 million viewers on Youtube, and still counting.

Duncan Knight, Scotland – Great Highland Bagpipe, Vocals
Jan Espie, Scotland - Great Highland Bagpipe
Aya Georgieva, Bulgaria – Violin, Keyboards
Harald Weinkum, Austria – Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
Tom Cadek, Austria – Drums

Official Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF7BzOyIfwBZir14Mt-frmw

Culann's Hounds

Posted on 12/12/22

Culann's Hounds have been playing shows for almost two decades. Starting their run in a small Irish bar in the inner Sunset of San Francisco called The Blackthorn Tavern in 1999, their steady rise has been a credit to their love of the music and ability to consistently deliver hard driving quality shows with a strong dose of rebel attitude, humor, and a few drops of whiskey.

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5 albums later they have multiple national and international tours under their belt in addition to headlining festivals and large music venues. The thread that has held the band together is the same one that has drawn the members back to their roots: love of traditional Irish music.

Culann's Hounds is ready to enter their third decade of performance and we hope to see you all at one of our shows. Let's have a pint, some tunes and a good time.

Official Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJSfLqme_pBaUXTBai6uZA

WICKED TINKERS

Posted on 3/17/21

Prepare yourself for a wild ride with WICKED TINKERS! Pioneers of the growing Tribal Celtic movement, the Tinkers have been playing haunting, heart-pounding bagpipes and irresistible tribal drums as a professional touring band since 1995.

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With the addition, several years back, of the mesmerizing drone of the Australian didgeridoo and Bronze Age Irish horn, the magic was complete. Sit back and be transported to an earlier time in Scotland and Ireland, when battle cries filled the air and strange, unheard-of creatures roamed the night. Or better yet, get on your feet and let your body move to ancient rhythms and forgotten sounds.

Don't think this is dry, dusty music for museum shelves – WICKED TINKERS merge the best of modern, almost rock-and-roll energy with the hypnotic, insistent grooves of their Gaelic ancestors. Rare is the bystander who comes away without feeling a surprising, sometimes bewildering connection to long-forgotten primal emotions ... half-memories of ages past and experiences nameless yet somehow familiar. WICKED TINKERS creates music to set your jaw, put a fire in your belly, a glint in your eye and a dance in your feet.

Official Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCntnBAacmX5mc8bMiV2X_HA

Banshee In The Kitchen

Posted on 12/12/22

plays Celtic music with eclectic skill and merry abandon. Touring and recording since 2002, this group has delighted audiences in festivals, theaters, living rooms, and countless other venues from New York to Los Angeles, and as far as Japan.

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They take traditional Celtic tunes, find the sweet spot between old and new, stirring it all up with trademark playfulness and musicality they term

Together, The Fire performs captivating, contemporary Celtic music which bridges the gap between the coasts of California and the highlands of Scotland—two worlds united, into a heartfelt and rousing musical experience. Between their entertaining and informative stage banter, vast array of instrument combinations and extensive repertoire, including everything from soaring slow airs to intricately arranged dance tunes, these charismatic performers will leave you on your feet with your hands together.

Official Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCemHVRZ8L8o5Ko55nccnJhg

THE BLACK IRISH BAND

Posted on 3/17/21

When you take Irish, Scottish, Spanish, and Italian Music, and mix it up, you get the true nature of the Black Irish Band.

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For thirty years this band has created an original sound that no other band has. With over 1000 concert performances to date and airplay around the world, the band has kept very busy spreading their brand of progressive folk music to a large audience. Performing both traditional and original music the band is very focused on presenting acoustic music in a very exciting up-beat way that appeals to all ages.

The band has written and recorded 96 original songs that appear on many of the bands twenty-one CD recordings. Many of the original works written by the band are based on Celtic history. Hailing from the historic Gold Rush Country of America, the four member Black Irish Band of twenty years, have a musical style that is as timeless as the rugged landscape of the west, a tribute to the people whose lives were spent building the world we now take for granted. The band has a large compliment of traditional maritime and railroad music, as well as ethnic tunes in their repertoire. They excel at Irish & Scottish, Italian, and American folk music with an assortment of original songs and traditional western ballads. The bands musical style captures the spirit of the immigrants of this land, the men and women who tamed the Wild West.

Official Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDptcwu8F-p66R-uB5RIlw

GOLDEN BOUGH

Posted on 3/17/21

Golden Bough marked their 40 year anniversary in 2020. Paul Espinoza, Margie Butler and Kathy Sierra blend their voices in pristine harmony, while backing themselves on an array of rare and more common acoustic instruments, including: Celtic harp, penny-whistle, violin, octave-mandolin, mandolin, accordion, guitar, viola, harmonica, recorder and bodhran.

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Since their inception, Golden Bough has become a popular and in demand group on both sides of the Atlantic, gaining critical acclaim and enthusiastic support from folk fans wherever they perform. In the recording studio, as well as on stage, Golden Bough captures the essence and joy of traditional folk music, and captivates listeners with the uniqueness of their original compositions.

Golden Bough has spent over 3 decades researching and performing not only the better known music of Ireland & Scotland, but also the music of the lesser known Celtic lands of Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and Galicia (in Spain). Although their sound is rooted in the music of these Celtic nations, they have expanded upon these ethnic styles to create a sound that is unique in traditional music. This music has a wide and diverse variety of emotions and rhythms; from haunting ballads, mythological tales and beautiful airs, to lively sing-along and toe-tapping jigs and reels.

Official Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcs6LEcKDu0YiaimlHtZHDg

Stout Rebellion

Posted on 1/11/22

TBAanother world.

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Official Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcs6LEcKDu0YiaimlHtZHDg

Renee de la Prade

Posted on 1/11/22

She Plays a mix of rock and folk music on button accordion with punky energy; some genres include Irish, cajun, French, blues, and zydeco. Her shows are always great fun, with funky, technical playing, and a sexy stage outfit which says "party on, it's a special day" to her enchanted audiences.

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Renee is happy playing at upscale parties, punk shows, circussy-burlesque events, farmers markets, retirement homes, classic pubs, and romantic street corners with beautiful old art deco lamps. You can sometimes see her playing larger festivals, especially with her punky Americana trio Whiskey & Women. Original songs with rock and folk influence also get mixed seamlessly in with the vintage music, giving the show a timeless, upbeat feel which is fun for young and old audiences.

Official Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@reneesqueeze

BLAME THE WHISKEY

Posted on 1/11/22

Emerging from recent hibeBlame The Whiskey is an Americana band from New England. The group was founded in April 2017 by Rebecca Carter Burke and David Alex-Barton. David was the lead singer and guitarist in the popular Boston 80’s punk rock band The Outlets. Rebecca is an independent artist and former cast member in the musical “Texas”. They were initially looking to create an acoustic country duo but as their plans took off, so did the band. Blame The Whiskey has grown to a full 4 to 7 piece Americana/Country Band that also offers a Blame The Whiskey Acoustic Duo for smaller events.

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Blame The Whiskey’s sound is big and unique. They are very well received, by local audiences, for their distinctive style and energy. Blame The Whiskey performs covers of Country/Americana songs as well as several original songs which have been featured on Boston's 101.7 The Bull and 92.5 The River.rnation, founding Brother Angus is reimagining the BROTHER sound with his Alaskan mate Alec “Aka” Dickinson. Hypnotic tribal rhythms emanate from Angus’ loop station, interwoven with guitar and his signature bagpipes. Over it all, Angus' soaring vocals transport audiences to another world.
Says Angus: “Aka and I have been raising our kids together here in the southern Oregon mountains. That experience and the sensibilities of our native countries – both huge, exciting frontier lands – inspire our music making in a unique and profound way. We're excited to see where this journey leads us.”

Current core band members include:
Lead Singer, Rebecca Carter Burke
Guitar, John Chebator
Bass/Vocals, Stephen Gilligan
Drums, Dave Hoitt
Guitar(s)/Piano/Vocals, Dave Lieb
Guitar/Vocals, Alex Sennett

The Fresno Stag and Thistle Pipes & Drums

Posted on 12/12/21

The Fresno Stag and Thistle Pipes & Drums was formed as a main offshoot of the founding of the Piping Society of Central California in 1990 as a non-profit organization with the following purpose: "To preserve and promote the great highland bagpipe, excellence in piping and drumming, and the love of Scottish music."

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Now in its 31th year, the band has already accomplished many of its goals. The band teaches piping and drumming for free to anyone who has a genuine interest and willingness to work hard to learn. The band has also sent numerous pipers, drummers and dancers to summer schools and camps when possible. Over the years, the band has played at innumerable parades, dinners, parties, funerals, weddings, ceilidhs [parties], holiday events, highland games and festivals from San Luis Obispo to Mammoth Lakes and San Diego to Sacramento.

EMERALD SOCIETY PIPE AND DRUM BAND

Posted on 3/17/21

Located in Ripon CA The Emerald Society Bagpipe Band features bagpipes and drums since 2005.

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It is the premier pipe band in the Central Valley of CA. It has performed throughout CA including: Modesto, Stockton, Fresno, Angels Camp, Murphys, Sacramento, Sonora, Bakersfield, Oakdale, Ripon and other cities in Southern CA. The band performs sets in both Irish and Scottish music. The band can perform a variety of events including: weddings, parades, cultural events, funerals and private parties. The band can provide solo pipers, a few or a full band with or without drums. We offer free instruction to those who would like to learn to play the bagpipes or drums. Our band is a family oriented group with members ranging from 7 to 70 years of age.