Music
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…
Celtic Thunder: Celebrate Your Favorite Songs Seeing Irish musical phenomenon Celtic Thunder in person offers more than you might expect from a typical concert. The settings and showmanship are akin to a Broadway theatrical production, with a wealth of musical talent at the center of it. The four singers who make up Celtic Thunder are…
Join the Irish Cultural Centre in the marquee tent on Sunday, August 30 for a delightful evening of music and song with Andy Cooney and his band! Andy Cooney has nine Carnegie Hall sellouts under his belt, and also filled The David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center with The New York Tenors. His outstanding voice…
Open Road Open Heart Fall Tour! Britain’s Got Talent and YouTube sensation Father Ray, The Singing Priest of Ireland, makes his ICC debut as part of his North American Fall Tour! Father Ray Kelly has been blessed with many opportunities to bring comfort and joy to people all over the world by sharing his voice and…
The multi-talented Trevor Sexton returns to the ICC with his acclaimed solo act! An Irish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his powerful vocals, stage presence, and contributions to contemporary Irish folk and country music, Sexton has built a reputation as a live performer both in Ireland and internationally, performing as a solo artist and…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Boston is awash in a frenzy of fun, fandom and fever pitch this summer as visitors descend upon the area for three special occasions: World Cup Soccer, America 250 celebrations and the return of the Tall Ships. These events showcase all that Greater Boston has to offer. In addition to…
Tickets start at $46! Interested in buying 10+ tickets? Email or call Isabel Nichols: inichols@spectaclelive.com or 617-531-1257 x3) Noam Pikelny is widely recognized as the preeminent banjoist of his generation. Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as the “pros’ top banjo picker,” Noam is a founding member of Punch Brothers, a string ensemble which The Boston Globe calls “a…
Bruce Cockburn with special guest Livingston Taylor One of Canada’s finest artists, Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. The Ottawa-born artist remains deeply respected for his activism on issues from native rights and land mines to the environment and Third World debt, working for organizations such as…
Released in 1989, Indigo Girls’ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the Grammy-winning duo…
Air Supply – A Matter of Time Tour Air Supply audiences have already been smiling widely as the band performs the album’s symphonic, high spirited lead single “Wrap My Arms Around You” amidst their cavalcade of hits. Graham wrote the song during the pandemic, reflecting on the importance of physical human connection and a time…
Roger Daltrey – A Great Night Out Roger Daltrey returns to the stage in 2026! A deeply personal show that blends The Who classics, rare gems, and solo favorites from his extraordinary career. Backed by a semi-acoustic, rock-driven band, the performance offers a fresh, intimate take on iconic songs, alongside candid stories that give you…
Mat Kearney: Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain Tour with Augustana Over his career, Mat Kearney has released seven studio LPs, claimed the #1 spot on iTunes, topped multiple Billboard charts, made four entries into the Hot 100, and amassed over 2.5 BILLION global streams. Kearney, a Multi-Platinum songwriter and producer, has performed live on…
Hope and Fury Tour 2026 On January 18, 2019, Jackson released the album Fool. Jackson said about the album on his website: “One of my inspirations for this album was the band I’ve been touring with on and off for the last 3 years. I’ve had many different line-ups but this one is special.” Jackson and the…
ARRIVAL from Sweden was founded by Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden. ARRIVAL from Sweden very soon became one of the world’s most popular and most selling ABBA show band. Since the start in 1995 the band has toured in close to 55 countries and has appeared in several TV and radio shows all over…
Live Nation and the Boston Red Sox are excited to welcome RÜFÜS DU SOL to America’s Most Beloved Ballpark. The Tuesday, June 23, 2026 show, part of the Nucar Fenway Concert Series presented by Wasabi Technologies, will also feature special guest Maribou State. Other amazing live concerts return to hallowed Fenway Park this summer, a…
Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, continue its Rocky Road Tour 2026, much to the delight of fans. As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With their signature blend of classic…
Please join BRT and help support future Blackstone River Theatre programming as well as area craft vendors and home-based businesses while you do your holiday shopping locally! BRT will have 24 vendors on site between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and the event will also feature continuous live music with Bob Drouin, Matt Cook, and…
Performing mostly original music but inspired by choro and samba, 7-string guitarist Igor Souza and 10-string mandolinist Ian Coury have played with Brazil’s biggest names such as Caetano Veloso and Xande de Pilares. They are two of the most dynamic virtuosos of the new generation of Brazilian musicians. Recently part of a select few who were invited to participate…
With a career spanning over two decades, Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler. A driving force in the ever-changing landscape of acoustic music, Hanneke blends originality and innovation with the spirit of Scottish traditional fiddle. Fusing musical roots from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton Island with Americana stylings,…
Dallahan – after a 10 year hiatus from North America – is coming finally back. Forged out of the traditional music scenes of Scotland and Ireland—yet influenced by the sounds of the Balkans, North America, and far beyond—Dallahan have spent over a decade guiding audiences through a musical world tour of their own making. Their dazzling…
A native of Italy, contemporary fingerstyle guitarist Peppino D’Agostino has made his considerable international mark as a musical artist on the guitar since he arrived in America in the late 1980s and helped redefine the boundaries of the acoustic guitar. His virtuosic technique, penchant for open tunings, and percussive effects are the basis of his unique compositional…
If you love American roots music, don’t miss this amazing family band! Jay Ungar & Molly Mason are masters of music and storytelling who generously share their lives and their music with audiences. We are thrilled to have them perform at Blackstone River Theatre for the first time! They achieved international acclaim when their performance of Jay’s…
Blackstone River Theatre is trilled to present a solo concert with Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling,” spanning the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over several decades, Fraser has truly set the standard for fiddle traditional music, thrilling audiences internationally with virtuosic playing and the joyful spontaneity and sheer…
Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles is a dance-driven ensemble whose concert sets literally move with the music as they explore “The Irish Roots of American Tap Dance.” National Heritage Fellow Kevin Doyle will set the rhythm with his signature jigs, reels, hornpipe, and tap dance, joined by sister Maureen Doyle and tap dancer Amara Grant. Providing the tunes that underscore the songs, steps, and…
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