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The acclaimed folk-rock trio, which has amassed more than 65 million Spotify streams, returns to touring in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Embers—a mesmerizing collection of acoustic-driven, three-part harmonies. A rare independent success, The Sweet Remains have surpassed 65 million streams on Spotify, earning a devoted global following. Formed by Rich Price…
Big Richard brings their electrifying harmonies, fiery virtuosity and bold bluegrass energy to Rockport! Fresh off the release of their acclaimed debut album Girl Dinner, this all-female supergroup delivers a must-see night of high-energy musicianship and irreverent charm. Since exploding onto the Colorado scene in 2021, the four women of the supergroup Big Richard have…
Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times, London), the Hot Club of Cowtown has always woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, remaining “conscious always that above all else, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time” (New York Times). “An arsenal full of technique…
AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning, energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. “With citrusy melodies full of zest and spark, AJ Lee & Blue Summit demonstrate that California bluegrass is alive and well… AJ’s velvety vocals blend seamlessly atop the many textures and tones this…
The “King of Telluride” delivers Rockport the high-energy, jazz and rock-infused newgrass that earned him an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Sam Bush, a pioneering force in progressive bluegrass, has spent over five decades redefining the genre with his signature mandolin style and genre-blending approach. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, he was immersed in…
PARKER QUARTET: Daniel Chong, violin | Ken Hamao, violin | Jessica Bodner, viola | Kee-Hyun Kim, cello Internationally recognized for their “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) performances, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation. They are renowned for their fresh and unique approach to…
Back by popular demand, singer-songwriter Liz Longley returns to Rockport with her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice in support of her latest EP It’s Me Again. Based out of Nashville, Longley’s deeply emotional music has earned accolades from some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition. For this…
Experience the globally prestigious Pink Martini in Rockport! Blending jazz, classical and vintage pop with multilingual flair, this “little orchestra” has delivered electrifying performances that transports audiences around the world for more than 30 years. Featuring a dozen musicians with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with…
Exploring Celtic Roots & Branches Immerse yourself in a captivating weekend of music, storytelling and cultural exchange at the Rockport Celtic Festival, where tradition meets innovation in a stunning seaside setting. Led by artistic director Maeve Gilchrist, this year’s festival welcomes acclaimed artists from across the Celtic world and beyond, weaving together Irish, Scottish, Breton,…
Essex County, just North of Boston, is a magical destination with miles of pristine beaches and fishing villages, two national parks and a national wildlife refuge, plus a stunning New England landscape stretching across 34 distinctive cities and towns. It’s a place of cultural richness, storied history, warm hospitality and some of the best seafood…
The Boston Irish Tourism Association released its Annual Spring 2025 Travel & Culture magazine today, highlighting New England’s robust St. Patrick’s Day and spring season, plus travel ideas for visiting Ireland this year. The 48 page magazine is available for free at visitor centers and cultural venues in greater Boston and throughout New England, and is also available in digital form…
GRAMMY-nominated, all-women string band Della Mae returns with their signature blend of high-octane bluegrass, Americana and roots music. Celebrate fan-favorite songs and over a decade of groundbreaking artistry with Della Mae as they deliver a dynamic live performance filled with foot-stomping energy and exceptional musicianship.
The acclaimed duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas return for a spectacular evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello explorations of Scottish traditional and global music. ” … you would think they’d been playing together for centuries. While his fiddle dances, her cello throbs darkly or plucks puckishly, [reaching] soaring sustains, windswept refrains and sudden, jazzy…
A Grammy and Emmy nominated artist and composer, Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions around the world as the featured Celtic violinist and founding member of the globetrotting music phenomenon Celtic Woman. Fans of all ages, across geographical and cultural boundaries far beyond the musical heritage of Ireland, have adored her beguiling stage presence and versatile instrumental…
Enjoy a stunning musical performance in the beautiful setting of the Forbes House Museum. Regina Delaney loves performing traditional Irish Harp music which she studied in Ireland and the U.S. Twenty years ago, Regina founded The New England Irish Harp Orchestra, which she continues to direct. She has produced eight CDs, and has performed on…
The bestselling author of Black Flags, Blue Waters reclaims the daring freelance sailors who proved essential to the winning of the Revolutionary War. The heroic story of the founding of the U.S. Navy during the Revolution has been told many times, yet largely missing from maritime histories of America’s first war is the ragtag fleet…
Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained presidents and prime ministers. She has traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world. Join Áine to celebration St. Patrick’s month in music song and story at Wright Locke Farm’s beautiful, acoustically gorgeous barn, for an…
Part of Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations Join pianist Terri Kelley (pictured) and vocalist Bill Donelan for an all-new program of Celtic melodies. Enjoy ancient Gaelic aires to contemporary songs at Sargent Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Presented by Division 8 AOH, (FREE) – Handicap Accessible.
“Áine Greaney’s new collection of stories, Trespassers, is a powerful rendering of women in perpetual transition, straddling who they were and what they’ve become.” — Ellen Scheible, author, Body Politics in Contemporary Irish Women’s Fiction: The Literary Legacy of Mother Ireland
Formed along Maine’s rocky coastline, Bailey’s Mistake is a neo traditional, Celtic-inspired folk band playing ancient songs of the sea, Newfoundland, the auld sod, as well as New England. Powered by guitar, bagpipes, tinwhistle, bass and drums, the band’s highly danceable music invites merry hearts to sing along and feel the power of ancient music…
Canada’s internationally renowned virtuoso fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy take their music to new heights with an all-new show. Bursting onto the music scene with exuberant youthful mastery, their two eldest children Mary Frances and Michael Leahy join their parents for a night of musical magic. Don’t miss this rare event this spring! It’s…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with internationally acclaimed Irish folk band Dervish, who have been making Irish music for more than 30 years! Hailed as “an icon of Irish music” (BBC) for their dazzling live performances featuring stunning interpretations of traditional songs, you’ll be dancing in the aisles and tipping your hat to the patron saint…
Embark on an enchanting adventure with the Good Witch of Salem and the mischievous Leprechaun aboard the Salem Trolley! The journey begins at The Good Witch of Salem’s shop with a story time all about rainbows and Leprechauns. The Leprechaun’s rainbow has vanished, leaving him without his magic. Children will help The Good Witch of…
Enjoy a Family Program: St. Patrick’s Day Four Leaf Clover Watercolor. Learn about Irish history on Cape Ann. Find a four-leaf clover in a special “lucky” scavenger hunt, then make your own watercolor painting for Saint Patrick’s Day using salt and other techniques.
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