The Nightingale

13/03/2021

Today, in just a short time,… Consulate General of Ireland San Francisco, Robert O'Driscoll, welcomes you to celebrate the cultural heritage shared between Ireland and America for a full day of authentic performance and instruction online from some of the world’s top traditional artists in Irish Music, dance, and storytelling.

A rare treat you won’t want to miss as our artists are tuning in from all over the world, bringing a little slice of Ireland to your door.

Thanks to our generous partners and affiliates, the full program can be affordably purchased by going to this link (americeltic.net/productions) all day at the International St. Patrick's Day Festival!

A hundred thousand welcomes to the world of Irish music-lovers who support the artists direct with every ticket!

Go Raibh Mílie Maith Agat! 🙏
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13/03/2021

Shay & Michael Black of the Black Brothers Band are singing siblings from Ireland's foremost family of song, The Black Family, which also includes their sisters Mary & Frances & brother, Martin. Hailed in the Irish Echo as “one of the most impressive groups of Irish singers to be found anywhere; exquisite, exhilarating and nothing short of thrilling”, they raise their sibling rivalry to revelry. The Blacks adroitly accompany themselves on banjo, cittern & guitar. The musical lineup also features keyboardist Eamonn Flynn.

Tickets on sale: https://on.zoom.us/h/americeltic

The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 will be a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly into your computer, tablet or smartphone.

12/03/2021

Tim Hill & Autumn Rhodes - Traditional Irish Music play uileann pipes, flute, concertina, tin whistle, and sing in English and Irish. The pairing of Autumn’s heavily rhythmic style on the concertina and flute mixed with Tim’s relaxed uilleann piping has entertained audiences both in the US and abroad. They will be focusing on Irish Flute and whistles, targeted at two levels of experience. https://www.facebook.com/hillandrhodes

Tickets on sale: https://on.zoom.us/h/americeltic

The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 will be a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly into your computer, tablet or smartphone.

12/03/2021

Helena Byrne - Storyteller & Singer combines her lifelong passion for music and singing with her love of Irish folklore, performing as a seanchaí (storyteller) for audiences of all ages access the globe. Like a seanchaí of times past, Helena Byrne performs regularly across the Atlantic to global acclaim, and was honoured to perform for the Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Daniel Mulhall in Washington D.C. Helena weaves tales of Irish folklore and history with traditional Irish songs and wonderful insights into a historic Ireland. www.helenabyrne.com

Tickets on sale: https://on.zoom.us/h/americeltic

The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 will be a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly into your computer, tablet or smartphone.

12/03/2021

Helena Byrne - Storyteller & Singer combines her lifelong passion for music and singing with her love of Irish folklore, performing as a seanchaí (storyteller) for audiences of all ages access the globe. Like a seanchaí of times past, Helena Byrne performs regularly across the Atlantic to global acclaim, and was honoured to perform for the Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Daniel Mulhall in Washington D.C. Helena weaves tales of Irish folklore and history with traditional Irish songs and wonderful insights into a historic Ireland. www.helenabyrne.com

Tickets on sale: https://americeltic.net/productions/

The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 will be a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly into your computer, tablet or smartphone.

11/03/2021

Shay & Michael Black of the Black Brothers Band are singing siblings from Ireland's foremost family of song, The Black Family, which also includes their sisters Mary & Frances & brother, Martin. Hailed in the Irish Echo as “one of the most impressive groups of Irish singers to be found anywhere; exquisite, exhilarating and nothing short of thrilling”, they raise their sibling rivalry to revelry. The Blacks adroitly accompany themselves on banjo, cittern & guitar. The musical lineup also features keyboardist Eamonn Flynn.

Tickets on sale: https://americeltic.net/productions/

The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 will be a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly into your computer, tablet or smartphone.

11/03/2021

Tim Hill & Autumn Rhodes - Traditional Irish Music play uileann pipes, flute, concertina, tin whistle, and sing in English and Irish. The pairing of Autumn’s heavily rhythmic style on the concertina and flute mixed with Tim’s relaxed uilleann piping has entertained audiences both in the US and abroad. They will be focusing on Irish Flute and whistles, targeted at two levels of experience. https://www.facebook.com/hillandrhodes

Tickets on sale: https://americeltic.net/productions/

The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 will be a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly into your computer, tablet or smartphone.

11/03/2021

4:30 PM PST March 13th: Marla Fibish's Irish Mandolin Workshop
Learn to deliver the beauty and the pulse of irish Music on the Mandolin. She’ll focus on both technique and musicality.

Tickets are on sale: https://americeltic.net/productions/

One of the prominent voices of the mandolin in Irish music, Marla Fibish brings a deep and distinctive sensibility to the music on one of its lesser-heard instruments. She has performed and taught nationally and in Ireland, and was a featured performer at the 2018 Masters of Tradition festival in Bantry, Co. The workshop will focus on acquiring the foundational technique for playing Irish music on the mandolin. More at www.marlafibish.com

10/03/2021

Helena Byrne - Storyteller & Singer combines her lifelong passion for music and singing with her love of Irish folklore, performing as a seanchaí (storyteller) for audiences of all ages access the globe. Like a seanchaí of times past, Helena Byrne performs regularly across the Atlantic to global acclaim, and was honoured to perform for the Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Daniel Mulhall in Washington D.C. Helena weaves tales of Irish folklore and history with traditional Irish songs and wonderful insights into a historic Ireland. www.helenabyrne.com

Tickets on sale: https://americeltic.net/productions/

The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 will be a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly into your computer, tablet or smartphone.

10/03/2021

Shay & Michael Black of the Black Brothers Band are singing siblings from Ireland's foremost family of song, The Black Family, which also includes their sisters Mary & Frances & brother, Martin. Hailed in the Irish Echo as “one of the most impressive groups of Irish singers to be found anywhere; exquisite, exhilarating and nothing short of thrilling”, they raise their sibling rivalry to revelry. The Blacks adroitly accompany themselves on banjo, cittern & guitar. The musical lineup also features keyboardist Eamonn Flynn.

Tickets on sale: https://americeltic.net/productions/

The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 will be a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly into your computer, tablet or smartphone.

09/03/2021

Shay & Michael Black of the Black Brothers Band are singing siblings from Ireland's foremost family of song, The Black Family, which also includes their sisters Mary & Frances & brother, Martin. Hailed in the Irish Echo as “one of the most impressive groups of Irish singers to be found anywhere; exquisite, exhilarating and nothing short of thrilling”, they raise their sibling rivalry to revelry. The Blacks adroitly accompany themselves on banjo, cittern & guitar. The musical lineup also features keyboardist Eamonn Flynn.

Tickets on sale: https://americeltic.net/productions/

07/03/2021

Amelia Hogan will share a song or two from her extensive repertoire of traditional Irish songs 'as Gaeilge' (in Irish) at 4:30 PM PDT in the final workshop of the day.

Tickets on sale: https://americeltic.net/productions/

Amelia Hogan sings a breadth of traditional Irish and American folk songs across both sides of various ponds to global acclaim. Sings as a part of the Award-winning a capella vocal Trio, Yes M’am. and teaches traditional Irish singing and Sean Nos at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival since 2010, Lark in the Morning Music Camp, Western Gate Festival, and more. You’ll learn the why of ornamentation, and the openness that exemplifies Sean Nos (old style) while singing in Irish, As Gaeilge. www.ameliahogan.com

05/03/2021

TIm Hill and Autumn Rhodes play uileann pipes, flute, concertina, tin whistle, and sing in English and Irish. The pairing of Autumn’s heavily rhythmic style on the concertina and flute mixed with TIm’s relaxed uilleann piping has entertained audiences both in the US and abroad. They will be focusing on Irish Flute and whistles, targeted at two levels of experience. https://www.facebook.com/hillandrhodes

Darcy studied violin from age five and grew up loving the deep folklore of traditional Irish music, and while living in Ireland at the age of 18 deepened her study of the tradition, teaching courses to both groups and privately at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, at the NPS Sea Music Series, Lark Music camp, and tour with the Jammy Dodgers to acclaim. Explore what makes Irish music really sound like the Irish traditional style of music. Be inspired and stay inspired to learn more. https://darcynoonanviolin.com

Tickets on sale: https://americeltic.net/productions/

04/03/2021

The Michael Dillon School of Irish Dancing offers one of the most forward-thinking and comprehensive Irish dance programs in the United States. They teach dancers of all ages, some of whom have gone on to compete at the national and international levels. They will be teaching the Molineaux Blackbird, a variation on the Irish classic dance. www.bayareairishdance.com

Tickets on sale: https://americeltic.net/productions/

04/03/2021

04/03/2021

Balladeer Niamh Parsons, and renowned guitarist, Graham Dunne are each a force to be reckoned with in their own right, and together they are simply sublime! Niamh’s singing has been described as “both emotionally haunting and tonally as clear as crystal”, while Graham’s expert accompaniment creates the perfect foil for a rich and warm delicacy.

Thanks to the generous support from the Irish Government tickets are on sale now at a reduced price: on.zoom.us/h/americeltic

03/03/2021

It's great to be included in the events calendar of the Irish Culture Bay Area. Amelia Hogan has done a fantastic job in building community ties to support collaboration between event organizers across the bay. We are really excited to work with her and her fellow artists for the International St. Patrick's Day Festival and we hope this allows for more interconnected events in the future.

Join us for an International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 as we host a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly to your door.

02/03/2021

Socks in the Frying Pan are a multi-award winning trio from County Clare on the West coast of Ireland, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Their dynamic vocal harmonies, virtuosic musical ability and their onstage wit, has captured and captivated audiences the world around. One of the most sought after groups in Irish music today, the worldwide ‘Sock Invasion’ continues!

Buy all three tickets for a day-long rich and multi-faceted experience of Irish Culture! Tickets are available: https://americeltic.net/productions/

01/03/2021

Socks in the Frying Pan are a multi-award winning trio from Clare County on the West coast of Ireland, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Their dynamic vocal harmonies, virtuosic musical ability and their onstage wit, has captured and captivated audiences the world around. One of the most sought after groups in Irish music today, the worldwide ‘Sock Invasion’ continues!

Tickets are available: https://americeltic.net/productions/
Buy all three tickets for a day-long rich and multi-faceted experience of Irish Culture!

The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021, will be a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly into your computer, tablet or smartphone.

All profits of this event will be shared across the many artists involved to support the arts for future generations. Thanks to the Irish Irish Foreign Ministry the tickets for this event are sold at a reduced rate.

27/02/2021

If you're feeling a little Irish in two weeks, for St. Patricks Day, I have an amazing event I'm helping produce. Check it out! Tickets available on https://americeltic.net/productions/