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The Burren Backroom Series, launched in October of 2011, has already created many memorable, intimate, informal presentations. These shows are held in a truly atmospheric space, created by well-known traditional musicians Tommy & Louise McCarthy in Davis Square, Somerville, Masachusetts.
Hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio, these gatherings feature core performers from many aspects of traditional music as well as special guests, & conversations around the music.
Tickets are $23 in advance, with a $5 discount for WGBH Members. If you are a member, send an e-mail to celtic@wgbh.org & we will send you the code.
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Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today! |
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Wednesday, June 5th @ 7:30pm
The series continues with the return of a spectacular trio that started the whole new period of concerts in the Backroom back in October of 2011. And again, what an evening of traditional airs, songs, and spectacular dance tunes this promises to be.
Mick McAuley and Win Horan are no strangers to Boston audiences. Win has been with the amazing group Solas since its inception in the mid 1990s, and Mick joined up after original accordion player John Williams left after two albums. McAuley brought the added dimension of his guitar work, singing and songwriting, and has since become one of the truly dynamic forces of the band. After studying at the New England Conservatory, Win has been at the forefront of the band from truly dynamic forces of the band. After studying at the New England Conservatory, Win has been at the forefront of the band from the beginning alternating between |
wistful air - many self penned - and wildly exuberant jigs and reels as well as sensitive song accompaniments. And Colm O'Caoimh, the young turk, on guitar and occasionally as a singer, was recruited from Mick's home area of Kilkenny.
This trio is really breaking new ground while continuing to illustrate all that has been great in their musical history |
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Wednesday, June19th @ 7:30pm
What a celebration of the new faces of trad music in America this night will be! Really not to be missed. This quartet had been playing informally together for many years and decided to get together to record and tour just last year. Dan Gurney on accordion, Isaac Alderson on flute, whistles, and Pipes, Dylan Foley on fiddle, and Sean Earnest on guitar. Their new CD simply called (appropriately and somewhat facetiously as this is what they would be referred to in Ireland) The Yanks, is pure joy. A new generation of musicians, removed from the homeland but with an umbilical musical connection that feeds their passion.
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| Speaking of next generations, Liz Hanley from Milton now making her home in New York grew up in a very musical family. Her dad is Andy Hanley and wonderful and well known fiddler in this area. But Liz was mostly drawn to Classical music until she went to NYU and began studying with, and shortly afterwards playing with, the legendary Mick Moloney. All changed for Liz and now she is being regarded as one of the most intriguing traditional singers and fiddlers on the scene. A perfect compliment to the evening, Liz (another Yank!) will open and knowing that these youngsters all know each other well, will likely join in for a few pieces! |
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Wednesday, June 26th @ 7:30pm
What a treat for fans of this series! Archie Fisher, whose first recording was released in 1964, is known the world over as Scotland's premiere folk singer. His early appearances at classic editions of the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island have become legendary, and his voice has become the a key symbol of Scottish culture. This will be a chance to see and hear Archie in the unique, intimate atmosphere of the Backroom at the Burren.
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John Whelan & Friends, Paul McKenna Band, The Duhks, Sarah McQuaid, Comas...and much more! |
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