Pasadena Folk Music Society

New Artist Series: Joselyn & Don and The Odd Birds in a Shared Concert Sep 20th
2025-09-20 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
Welcome to our New Artist Series with Joselyn & Don and The Odd Birds in a shared concert!
About Joselyn & Don
Live Reviews “Joselyn & Don are a talented, authentic and fresh folk music voice.”- Grand Annex Music Hall
“Joselyn led with her amazing voice, on this night, beginning with her ukulele and later on the congas. Don, as a calming base, held everything down on guitar — acoustic and electric and backup vocals. [Mai] Leisz’s articulate bass and [Jim} McGrath’s smooth percussion amplified the deep sonic ambiance of the room.”- Melina Paris, Angel City Culture Quest
“Not only did the audience love Joselyn & Don and their music, but they were such a joy for staff and techs to work with. In addition, they did a songwriting workshop which was very well attended and the participants gave very enthusiastic reviews. I highly recommend Joselyn & Don for inclusion in any series.”- Christian Wolf, Executive Director, The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation.

About The Odd Birds
“[The Odd Birds] exhibit powerfully emotive songwriting coupled to masterfully shared lead vocals and harmonies, making every track bristle with colorful clarity. […] Every track on Tremolo Heart is an aural pleasure from the well penned lyrics to the luring vocal command and stalwart instrumentation. […] An outstanding album!” –Brian M. Owens, Metronome Magazine (Boston) (print)
“Charming Country Rock That Could Be From Townes Van Zandt’s Front Porch.” “[The] couple haven’t totally strayed away from their Folk roots; but the welcome addition of occasional electric guitar and buoyant melodies means to me that the finished article is genuinely genre-bending as the couple and their enigmatic producer Bobbo Byrnes, add smidgens of Country, Americana and especially Country Rock to the recipe and the end result is very easy on the ear.”–The Rocking Magpie

Purchase Advance Tickets Online
The concert will be Sep 20 at 7:30 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church. Doors will open about 6:45 pm (after the sound check). Advance tickets including fees, are now available on Eventbrite for $28.52 for Adults and $12.51 for Caltech Students and Youth through High School. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Ticket Sales At the Door
Tickets remaining after the presale will be available at the door the night of the concert cash or check only. Adults will be $25 and Caltech students or Youth tickets $10, both with no handling fee.

Pets and emotional support animals Are NOT ALLOWED, no exceptions. Registered Service animals are allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you plan to bring a registered service animal, please notify us in advance at info@pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org

Parking
Knox Church is located at 225 S. Hill in Pasadena, at the intersection of Hill Ave. and Del Mar Blvd. Full information on parking is available at this link.
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The Great Andy Irvine Will Join Us Oct 18, 2025
2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Beckman Institute Auditorium at Caltech, 400 S. Wilson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91001-1649, United States
Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as “a tradition in himself”.
Musician, singer, songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 60-year career.
Andy has been at the helm of legendary bands like Sweeney’s Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, and then Patrick Street, Mozaik, LAPD and recently Usher’s Island. Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians. See the full list of his recordings here.
As a soloist, Andy fills the role of the archetypal troubadour with a show and a travelling lifestyle that reflect his lifelong influence, Woody Guthrie. To quote the Irish Times, “Often copied, never equalled”, his repertoire consists of Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dance tunes and a compelling canon of his own self-penned songs.
Andy plays a range of instruments including bouzoukis (part of the Oud family, a mix of guitar and bass), mandolas, and mandolins, and a “bassouki” (a regular bouzouki restrung and tuned to CGDG).

Updated October 18th, 7:30 AM, Tickets Available at the Door! Online sales have ended.
We will have 41 tickets available to sell at the door this evening, and it’s first come, first served. Click here for parking information and location of the hall.
$40 for adults, and $10 for Caltech Students and Youth through High School
We only accept cash or checks for tickets sold at the door.

Pets and emotional support animals Are NOT ALLOWED, no exceptions. Registered Service animals are allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you plan to bring a registered service animal, please notify us in advance at info@pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org

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Parking
Free parking, including handicap parking, is available in the lot north of Beckman Auditorium, off Michigan Avenue just south of Del Mar Boulevard. You can find additional parking in two parking structures on Wilson Avenue in the first block south of Del Mar. On weekends and after 6 p.m., parking is allowed even in spaces labeled with individual names. On this Caltech campus map, Beckman Auditorium is #91, Beckman Institute is #74 and the parking structures are #123 and #124. Also, street parking is available along Wilson Avenue and some other nearby streets.

A Joyful Seasonal Concert featuring Brocelïande on Dec 6th
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
Brocelïande specialize in seasonal fare, honoring the elements of Nature and celebrating the human experience, and their delight is to uplift their audiences and provide a sonic sanctuary for a time.
Listen to Make We Merry, which showcases the range of music, languages, and instruments they bring to their performances.
Sample Sir Christèmas, a collection of traditional music for the winter holidays. You’ll find favorites such as Gaudete, Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, and Carol of the Birds. Or a new favorite like Entre le Boeuf/Noel Nouvelet. All sung with their exquisite harmonies backed by a variety of instrumentals that evoke the season and the time-periods.
“Broceliande — reminiscent of music from times past, hearkening of an era of chivalry and nobility. Broceliande combines the past with the future with the artistry of four of the finest musicians on the West Coast.” KKUP 91.5FM
“It’s an understatement, but I’ll say it anyway: these people are good. Each is a master of the various instruments they play, and their arrangements are intricate, exciting, exceptional music … their vocal harmonies are exquisite.” Rambles Cultural Arts Magazine
Brocelïande play original arrangements of Celtic music from the British Isles and Medieval and Renaissance music of the courts and countrysides on Celtic harp, guitar, cello, recorders, octave mandolin, nyckelharpa, flute, whistle, percussion, a 10-string hardanger cello d’amore (the only one in existence) and more!
The three members are well-known multi-instrumentalists and singers whose music includes upbeat dances, lovely ballads, and exciting a capella madrigals with evocative lyrics, including some in Medieval French and Portuguese, speak of love and longing, quests and revels, magic and transformation.
Margaret Davis (Vocals, Celtic Harp, Flute, Recorders) brings her academic knowledge of the music of the troubadours. She sings in French, Medieval French, Latin, Provencal, Gallician Portuguese, Gaelic, Spanish, and English.
Kristoph Klover (Vocals, Guitars, Octave Mandolin, Oboe) sings tenor, plays 12-string and 6-string guitar, octave mandolin, and oboe.
Kris Yenney (Cello, Nyckelharpa, Hardanger cello d’Amore, Vocals, Percussion) is a cellist, conductor, composer, teacher and impresario.
Do these names sound familiar? Margaret and Kristoph are also members of Avalon Rising, a unique blend of psychedelic original rock, Celtic and Medieval music.
Purchase Advance Tickets Online
The concert will be Dec 6 at 7:30 PM at Knox Presbyterian Church. Now available on Eventbrite, advance tickets including fees are $33.85 for Adults and $12.51 for Caltech Students and Youth through High School. Click here to purchase tickets.
Once an event sells out, Eventbrite has a waitlist function. If tickets become available due to cancellations or returns, you will be notified by email.
Ticket Sales At the Door
After the presale remaining tickets will be sold at the door – cash or check only. Adults will be $35 and Caltech students or Youth tickets $10, both with no handling fee. Our box office will open at 6:45 PM.

Pets and emotional support animals Are NOT ALLOWED, no exceptions. Registered Service animals are allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you plan to bring a registered service animal, please notify us in advance at info@pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org

Parking
Knox Church is located at 225 S. Hill in Pasadena, at the intersection of Hill Ave. and Del Mar Blvd. Full information is available at this link.
Artist Social Media
Find Brocelïande’s music here: flowinglass.com/broceliande-store
Website: www.broceliande.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Broceliande/100063538483833/
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Coming Jan 10 2026: Amelia Hogan with the Flight Crew
2026-01-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
Amelia Hogan is an impeccably authentic singer of Celtic music and her heart comes through in honeyed tones on Irish, Scottish, British, and American styled vocals. She sings in the Irish music tradition of Sean-Nós, or “old style” as well as accompanied. Amelia also plays bodhran and a small 22 string Welsh lap harp, and has toured internationally to global acclaim.
She sings both traditional and contemporary folk music with lilting graces and sublety, weaving a mysterious old magic that takes the listener out of time and place.
“A beautiful singer” – Niamh Parsons, Parsons and Dunne
“Real Music” – Chris Holloway, The National Park Service
She has toured with Molly’s Revenge as their lead vocalist for the sensational Winterdance holiday tour and collaborates with artists including her groups Amhránaithe, The Flight Crew, Maureen Brennan, Julie Henigan, Niamh Parsons, and Shay Black.

Check out Little Yellow Roses from her studio album “Burnished” released in April 2025.

Purchase Advance Tickets Online
The concert will be Jan 10 at 7:30 PM at Knox Presbyterian Church. Now available on Eventbrite, advance tickets including fees are $33.85 for Adults and $12.51 for Caltech Students and Youth through High School. Click here to purchase tickets.
Once an event sells out, Eventbrite has a waitlist function. If tickets become available due to cancellations or returns, you will be notified by email.
Ticket Sales At the Door
After the presale remaining tickets will be sold at the door – cash or check only. Adults will be $35 and Caltech students or Youth tickets $10, both with no handling fee. Our box office will open at 6:45 PM. However, entrance to the auditorium will depend on when the sound check is completed, which varies from concert to concert.

Pets and emotional support animals Are NOT ALLOWED, no exceptions. Registered Service animals are allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you plan to bring a registered service animal, please notify us in advance at info@pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org

Parking
Knox Church is located at 225 S. Hill in Pasadena, at the intersection of Hill Ave. and Del Mar Blvd. Full information is available at this link.
Artist Social Media

Website: https://ameliahogan.com/about/
Find music here: https://ameliahogan.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliahogansings/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ameliaisaverb

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Share Valentine's Day with Scottish Singer Jim Malcolm on Feb 14 2026
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
After performing with Pasadena Folk Music Society for more than twenty years, both with Old Blind Dogs and solo, Jim is extremely fond of our organization and the wonderful spirit of our audiences, and he’s delighted to be coming back.
As both singer and songwriter, Jim Malcolm is one of the most distinctive voices in Scottish music, “one of the finest singing voices in Scotland in any style”. He was lead singer of the phenomenal Scottish band Old Blind Dogs for seven years, touring extensively throughout Europe and North America and playing at many of the biggest folk festivals. In 2004, Jim was songwriter of the year in the Scots Trad Music Awards, and he has been nominated three times for Scots Singer of the Year. He has a huge repertoire of songs from the Scottish tradition and is a noted interpreter of Burns. These old songs are complemented by his own original and award-‐winning songs, which are at once completely modern and accessible, yet an authentic addition to the canon of Scottish music.
Jim plays expressive guitar and simultaneously plays tunes on harmonicas to a standard you’ll seldom hear elsewhere. “Given the right song, he’ll melt you in your seat,” as one critic wrote. What’s more, Jim’s between-‐song wit has developed to an art form all of its own. Not to be missed!

“One of the finest singing voices in Scotland in any style” Living Tradition
“One of the most outstanding talents to have emerged through the Scottish folk scene in years: The Independent
“A master of well-‐chosen words and melodic inventiveness” Rock ‘n’ Reel magazine
Purchase Advance Tickets Online
The concert will be Feb 14 at 7:30 PM at Knox Presbyterian Church. Advance tickets, including fees, are $33.85 for Adults and $12.51 for Caltech Students and Youth through High School. Click here to purchase tickets.
Once an event sells out, Eventbrite has a waitlist function. If tickets become available due to cancellations or returns, you will be notified by email.
Ticket Sales At the Door
After the presale remaining tickets will be sold at the door – cash or check only. Adults will be $35 and Caltech students or Youth tickets $10, both with no handling fee. Our box office will open at 6:45 PM. However, entrance to the auditorium will depend on when the sound check is completed, which varies from concert to concert.

Pets and emotional support animals Are NOT ALLOWED, no exceptions. Registered Service animals are allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you plan to bring a registered service animal, please notify us in advance at info@pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org

Parking
Knox Church is located at 225 S. Hill in Pasadena, at the intersection of Hill Ave. and Del Mar Blvd. Full information is available at this link.
Artist Social Media

Website: https://www.jimmalcolm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmalcolmmusic/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmFc6wE6BRVuEO28GkYjNw

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Lúnasa “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” on Mar 21
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91104, United States
We’ll be at a new venue – Westminster Presbyterian Church on N. Lake Ave. Click to buy tickets now! Prices are $44.52 (including fee) for advance tickets, and $45 at the door. Caltech students and youth through high school can buy tickets for $12.51 (incl. fee) in advance or $10 at the door. Parking information for this venue.
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade, an early review from Folk Roots magazine describing the band as an “Irish music dream team”. From the start, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over. Critical acclaim followed. The Irish Echo described the band as the “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet”; MOJO magazine named the band “the new gods of Irish music,” adding that “nobody since the Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” Billboard raved that “anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.”
Having since sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,500 shows across 36 countries, Lúnasa has won multiple awards and become one of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music.
Lúnasa’s current lineup includes Trevor Hutchinson, bassist with The Waterboys; uilleann piper Cillian Vallely, who toured with Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen; Kevin Crawford, widely considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players; award winning fiddler Colin Farrell and guitarist Ed Boyd, known on the UK folk circuit for his work with bands such as Flook, Kate Rusby, and Cara Dillon.
The current tour highlights music from their Live in Kyoto album, which was recorded live in the Taku Taku club in Kyoto, Japan in Dec 2023. “This is first class Irish music…. A cracker of an album, well worth having” Living Tradition, UK
Performing The Bull’s March and O’Carolan’s Tea from Live in Kyoto in Eugene, Oregon

Lúnasa stops by WTJU Radio Charlottesville for an intimate live concert.

Lúnasa with founding member Donogh Hennessy perform Morning Nightcap live at Belfast TradFest 2024

Artist Social Media

Website: https://www.lunasamusic.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Lunasafilms
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunasaband/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lunasaband/

On Sale: Irish Traditional Musicians Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O'Leary on April 25
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
We’ll be at Knox Presbyterian Chuch, details and tickets can be found here!
Nuala’s concert tour is sponsored by Culture Ireland.
World renowned as a traditional singer and flute player, Nuala Kennedy is known for her creative reworking and reimagining of traditional songs and for her unique Irish flute style, formed in Dundalk and honed in her long-time adopted home of Edinburgh, Scotland.
She is a musical adventurer who is recognized world-wide as a superlative performer of traditional music. Nuala joined Irish-American Supergroup SOLAS as singer for their 30th Anniversary Reunion in 2025. She has graced the cover of Irish Music Magazine, Sing Out! and appeared on the mainstage at festivals and venues around the world including Rudolstadt (GER), Celtic Connections (UK), Milwaukee Irish festival (USA), Telemark (NOR), Eurofonik (FRA), National Folk Festival (AU) and Celtic Colors (CAN).
“Cheeky, dynamic and full of ideas.” —Scotland on Sunday
“A flute player and composer of remarkable finesse, fearless of the unknown.” —The Irish Times
Her newest release ‘Hydra’ (August 2024) is an atmospheric duo album of songs recorded with Eamon O’ Leary.
‘Sumptous folk songs’ – Folk Album of the Month, The Guardian

Nuala and Eamon share a life-long interest in collecting lesser-known ancient ballads and breathing new life into them, re-working and re-imagining them for audiences today. Their melodies are hypnotic and wandering… much as the musicians themselves. They have honed their craft in tandem over decades of touring every conceivable type of venue; from Carnegie Hall and huge folk festivals, to a hand hewn village hall north of the Arctic Circle.
Eamon O’Leary, from Dublin, is a long time resident of New York City. A singer and string player, with deep roots in the world of Irish trad, he is one half of The Murphy Beds with Jefferson Hamer. Their debut album was described by The Hufffington Post as one that “bears repeated listening from start to finish, with ten beautiful, crystalline songs.” He is also a member of The Alt with Nuala Kennedy and John Doyle. His songwriting can be heard, most recently, on The Silver Sun from Reveal Records.

On Sale: Inspired by Maritime Traditions, Kalos Joins Us on May 9th
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
We’ll be at Knox Presbyterian Chuch. Tickets are on sale on Eventbrite. Prices are $33.85 (incl. fee) for advance tickets, $35 at the door. Caltech students and youth through high school are $12.51 (incl. fee) in advance or $10 at the door.
Kalos is drawn to water. Every performance is like stepping into a river—they never play a song the same way twice. They make music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America. Their album titles—Harbour and Headland—honor the meeting point between the land and sea and they sing songs about shorelines, seafarers and drownings. They revel in the driving danceability of Irish tunes, but also take inspiration from the pastoral melodies and naturalistic metaphors of Scottish music. But while the music they write is forged in tradition, it is nonetheless cast and tempered in new and unexpected ways.
Kalos is an ancient Greek word that means “beautiful” or “praiseworthy” and the root of the English words “calligraphy” and “calisthenics.” Like a fine calligrapher or adept gymnast, each musician possesses a profound attention to detail and form. But within the exquisite architecture of their compositions, they remain inventive—finding new flourishes and discovering unseen ley lines in the fertile ground of traditional music.
“There’s a spontaneity at work as the three musicians alternately contest and duel, combine and coalesce to bring their talents together.”…Folk Worlds magazine
The trio includes musicians you will surely know from their work with Ensemble Galilei and The Syncopaths.
Ryan McKasson (fiddle, viola, background vocals) has gained a strong reputation as a performer, composer,collaborator and teacher. In 1996 he became the youngest ever winner of the US National Scottish Fiddle Championship. In 1997 he was awarded a Merit Scholarship for Viola Performance from the University of Southern California. Over the years Ryan has recorded with a number of influential artists including Scottish fiddle champion Hanneke Cassel’s albums Silver (2006), For Reasons Unseen (2009), and Dot the Dragon’s Eyes (2013), as well as Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas’s recording Highlander’s Farewell (2011).
Eric MacDonald (guitar, mandolin, lead vocals) is now established as one of the USA’s premier accompanists in many styles. He is an active session player, regularly recording and traveling with musicians of many stripes. In addition to guitar accompaniment, Eric’s debut solo album Rove features his unique style and approach to tunes on the mandolin, as well as carefully crafted deliveries of traditional ballads on voice and guitar.
Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano, background vocals) has spent several decades traveling in Europe, doing field research that laid the groundwork for a Master’s degree from the New England Conservatory. Jeremiah has recorded over a dozen CDs with Nightingale, the Clayfoot Strutters, Bob & the Trubadors, Le Bon Vent, and Ruthie Dornfeld.

Artist Social Media

Website: https://kalosband.com/
Bandcamp: https://kalosband.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjZb5gkb5y/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CioUOzMbjFqtlaTcj1Dcn
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kalos/1684012230

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On Sale: Bluegrass with Laurie Lewis and Nina Gerber on June 6!
2026-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
We’ll be at Knox Presbyterian Chuch. Tickets are on sale on Eventbrite. Prices, with fees, are $39.19 for adults and $12.51 for Caltech students and youth through high school. Tickets at the door will be $40 and $10.
Laurie Lews is a multi-award winning American bluegrass singer, musician, and songwriter. She’ll be joined by Nina Gerber, a favored accompanist to some of folk music’s most revered singer-songwriters.

“To ask how Laurie Lewis’s music is relevant in this day and age, in the broader folk, Americana, and bluegrass scenes as a whole, would be similar to asking how a brick in a home’s foundation is relevant to its structure. Her influence, her reach and her artistic intent are quiet stalwarts on which so much has been built.” Justin Hiltner, Bluegrass Situation

For nearly four decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and emotive voice and her versatile, dynamic songwriting. She is a sought-after recording producer and an equally skilled teacher and mentor.

While steeped in the bluegrass tradition, Laurie’s songwriting demonstrates her ability to surpass the limitations of that genre. Her works reflect her wide range of influences: from old time and country to Tin Pan Alley, jazz standards and early rock ‘n roll. A recent project, and Laurie Lewis, is a series of duets with old friends (Kathy Kallick, Tom Rozum, Craig Smith, Mike Marshall, Nina Gerber, Barbara Higbie, and Todd Phillips), and the newest generation of acoustic standouts (Molly Tuttle, Leah Wollenberg and Tatiana Hargreaves).

On Sale: Scottish Folksinger Iona Fyfe Joins Us Jul 11th
2026-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
We’ll be at Knox Presbyterian Chuch. Tickets are on sale on Eventbrite. Including fees, advanced tickets are $33.85 for adults and $12.51 for Caltech students and youth through. Tickets at the door will be $35 and $10.
Aberdeenshire folksinger, Iona Fyfe, has become one of Scotland’s finest singers, rooted deeply in the singing traditions of the North East of Scotland. In 2021, she became the first singer to win the coveted title of Musician of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. A two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Iona has performed across Europe, the US, Canada and Australia.
Growing up within the Traditional Music and Song Association movement, Iona met many revivalist singers such as Jimmie Hutchison, Joe Aitken and Carole Prior who influenced her ballad and bothy ballad style. Attending singarounds, ceilidhs and competitions from 5 years of age, Iona learnt her repertoire mainly through oral transmission and is still a regular within the competitive ballad circuit.

Iona is a fierce advocate for the official recognition of the Scots Language, leading a successful campaign to pressure Spotify into recognising Scots and add it to its list of languages. Honoured at the Scots Language Awards with the title of Speaker of the Year in 2021, Iona performs both folk and pop songs in the Scots language, remaining true to her rooting in tradition. Iona has featured in several publications including The Sunday Post, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Times. She won the title of Scots Singer of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards in 2018 and was described as “one of the best Scotland has to offer.”
While waiting for the concert, enjoy Iona’s music at:

YouTube: ionafyfe
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36PlU2e
Bandcamp: www.ionafyfe.bandcamp.com

Save Oct 3rd for Singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid
2026-10-03 19:30 - 21:30
Sarah McQuaid’s lush, velvety voice combines with her engaging personality and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Her live performances are full of warmth, wit, and intimacy, and have earned her loyal followings on both sides of the Atlantic.
Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material. From contemplative ballads to playful blues to atmospheric instrumentals, Sarah’s music invites reflection, connection, and a deep appreciation of the quiet power of a well-crafted song.
In April 2017, Sarah was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ards International Guitar Festival in Newtownards, Northern Ireland (previous recipients include legendary guitarists Davey Graham, John Renbourn, John Martyn, Martin Simpson, Pierre Bensusan and Martin Carthy) in recognition of her innovative use of DADGAD tuning and her authorship of the Irish DADGAD Guitar Book. Presenting the award, Ernie McMillen of Avalon Guitars said “It is rare in the guitar world to find a player who displays genius without arrogance, and who shares their hard-won skill and knowledge so selflessly. I get to see many specialist guitarists up close, and many over-perform. It’s honey for the soul to witness Sarah McQuaid perform.”

Details are being finalized so stay tuned for event location and pricing. While you wait, enjoy Sarah’s music on:

Website sarahmcquaid.com/music
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCvf4HEYTqVkSpZKeVPm7AhQ
Bandcamp sarahmcquaid.bandcamp.com/
Spotify open.spotify.com/artist/6AzQp7dotpkQ5aDu8CXBgM

Save Oct 31 for Fiddler/Step Dancer April Verch with Singer/Musician Joe Newberry
2026-10-31 19:30 - 22:00
Details are being finalized, so stay tuned!
Best known for her deep expertise in the distinctive Ottawa Valley fiddle and step dancing styles, there is far more to April’s story. Be it regional Canadian roots, American old-time, 50’s Country, Scandinavian folk music, or something original that sounds as though it’s been around for a century—the one common thread is her love and reverence for the music and traditions that have been passed down to her.
April’s diverse repertoire and unbridled passion come to life on stage with a presence that is versatile, robust, and masterfully executed. Audiences remark at her sincerity in sharing stories between tunes. Her delicate voice, energetic footwork, sand paper foot percussion and stunning playing (sometimes combined all at once!) are jaw-dropping. Her ability to preserve the authentic folk traditions of the past and reintroduce them into the musical landscape of the present is a testament to her expert musicianship and widespread appeal.
Enjoy April’s music and step dance performances on her youtube channel.

Save Nov 14 for Scotland’s Great Tannahill Weavers
2026-11-14 19:30 - 22:00
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands – now in their 57th year, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals and songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can’t get better…yet continue to do just that.
“…their great humour and superb musicianship make them one of the finest bands on the circuit.” – Rogue Folk Review
“The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll.” – Winnipeg Free Press
Over the years the Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. In 2011 the band was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, and in 2018 they released their highly acclaimed 50th Anniversary album Òrach (“Golden” in Gaelic) on award-winning label Compass Records.
Their most recent release, Solstice, has won high praises even from sources outside the usual folk scene.

Details are being finalized, so stay tuned!
