Music
We can’t think of a better way to end our 25th Christmas season than by bringing back Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen! Harvey has performed at BRT for longer than any other musician, going back to our days at the old Central Falls location. Joyce & Harvey’s spirited and reverent Christmas concert draws on traditional holiday repertoire, unknown…
On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founded through their love of bluegrass and the band the Punch Brothers. They have already gained recognition and praise for their exploration and strong execution of the challenging music, as well as for their new original music. The…
New Orleans jazz exponents Soggy Po Boys, native to New England, return to Blackstone River Theatre for a Saturday matinee show! Spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond, the Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their…
Zafarán crosses time and boundaries and incorporates musical traditions from around the Mediterranean, weaving together such diverse threads as Southern Italian chants, Sephardic love songs, Romani laments, and Turkish and Greek folk tunes. With driving rhythms, virtuosic improvisation, and the powerful voice of award-winning Italian singer Carmen Marsico, Zafarán bridges languages and cultures with their own eclectic…
The Swedish phenomenon Symbio is regarded as one of the most prominent bands from the progressive Folk & World music scene today. Hearing this symphonic duo will make you doubt the fact that they are only two musicians on stage. This is music that you have never heard before — prepare for a mesmerizing and…
Drenched in the emotions of blues, soul, folk and country music, roots singer-songwriter Kerri Powers uses her dramatically dark voice to mine the depths of romantic heartbreak and broken dreams in the edgy narratives of her songs. A native of rural Massachusetts, Powers sings the blues with such authentic, down-home grit that you might well think she’s from Mississippi. With “Love…
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) on September 21 to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to celebrate the end of summer! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! The IPC invites the community to participate in a Community Lunch (1-3 pm) prior to its…
Back by popular demand, An Irish Christmas with Ishna returns to the ICC with its band and champion Irish dancer line-up! Fronted by husband wife duo Ciaran Nagle (tenor) and Tara Novak (fiddle), both of Riverdance and the Three Irish Tenors, Ishna is a contemporary Irish folk band. Members hail from around the world, bringing…
Join Chloë Agnew for her annual Christmas Celebration at the Irish Cultural Centre! There’s no better way to kick off your holiday season than spending the evening at the Irish Cultural Centre with the entire family! Chloë Agnew is a singer, songwriter and actress from Dublin, Ireland. Agnew gained fame for her integral part as…
From her home base in Boston, Lori McKenna has carved out an enviable niche for herself as one of Nashville’s most in-demand songwriters, all while maintaining a prolific and remarkably consistent career as a solo artist. The release of her anticipated album,1988, adds to a series of landmark years for McKenna and follows three widely…
3 Shows: March 2, 3 & 4 commencing at 7:30 p.m. each night. Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences…
Celebrate the holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert setting. The show features the all-female ensemble’s favorite Yuletide songs: O Holy Night, Little…
The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene during a 1998 special. With ten best selling CD’s to their credit, they share company with the likes of The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli as the biggest money makers PBS has presented. The Irish Tenors rekindled the love…
The acclaimed Irish ensemble Solas is a headliner at the 2025 Lowell Folk Festival, taking place in the City of Lowell on July 25-27, 2025. Billed as the largest free folk festival in the nation, the Lowell Folk Fest is replete with traditional folk music and dance from across America and across the world. New…
Emer Dunne, an acclaimed Irish folk singer, has been enchanting audiences with her vocal purity and rich storytelling ability! Having released three No 1 hit singles, and her no 1 charting folk album, ‘Hourglass’ with acclaimed producer Bill Shanley (Mary Black, Paul Brady, Gilbert O Sullivan), Emer has reviews from Hot Press, RTE Behind the Music…
Join the Irish Cultural Centre community to celebrate Maeve Kelly – the 2025 Boston & New England Rose of Tralee winner. Maeve will Represent Boston and New England at this year’s Rose of Tralee Festival in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. The Rose of Tralee International Festival (also known as the Kerry Festival) will take place…
A “Divine” Comedy of belly laughs, blessings, blarney and bingo. Join Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings for this divine presentation of stories and one liners about growing up Catholic. From miracles and marriage counseling to bazaars and birth control, nothing escapes the good father’s razor sharp Irish wit. This hilarious, interactive comedy includes a collection, a…
Kennedy Library Community Nights Celebrate the summer at the JFK Library! Head to Columbia Point to celebrate First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s 96th birthday as part of Community Nights! Well-known as a style icon, Mrs. Kennedy was an integral player in the Kennedy administration and revolutionized the role of the First Lady. Learn more about her…
Making their debut appearance at the Irish Cultural Centre, The Irish Lads are a high-energy Irish music and dance act that showcases the very best of Ireland’s rich cultural traditions. With electrifying performances, they bring together the driving rhythms of traditional Irish music and the precision of world-class Irish dance. Their dynamic stage presence, infectious energy, and…
Hailing from County Cork, Ireland, Meadhbh Walsh is a 23-year-old Irish folk singer and instrumentalist whose powerful voice and unique blend of traditional and contemporary folk have earned her a dedicated following around the world. After touring extensively in Dubai, Ireland, the UK, Canada, and the United States since 2022, her heartfelt performances and original…
A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Derek Warfield and They Young Wolfe Tones are bringing that musical tradition forward with a reverence for Ireland’s past and the energy…
Join the IPC to celebrate Bloomsday and to enjoy the humor, pathos and extraordinary language of the work of James Joyce with theatrical adaptations from his celebrated book, Ulysses, with traditional music by the HCE Trio. If you are not familiar with Joyce, this will be a great introduction. If you already know his work, you…
Irish and Celtic music and dance are popular throughout New England not just around St. Patrick’s Day but all year round, thanks in large part to Spectacle Live, the region’s premier music promotion company. Based in Lexington, MA, Spectacle has booked five top-selling Irish and Celtic shows this summer alone, at concert halls in Massachusetts,…
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) on August 17th to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to celebrate the summer season! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! Tea/Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. View more IPC events here.
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