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A Take It Outside Concert Take It Outside Concert Series is held in back of Blackstone River Theatre from 4-5 p.m; chairs are provided or you can bring your own. In the event of rain or very high temps/humidity in the forecast, the concert moves inside. Tickets are also available at the gate! Cold Chocolate is...
A Take It Outside Concert Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after. In 2000, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the United States. He formed his own group in...
A Take It Outside Concert High Horse is a Boston-based progressive-acoustic string band breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass, Old-time and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops. Four friends with three bows, one pick, and great vibes, deliver a rollicking romp as the band High Horse. Comprised...
The Gothard Sisters are Greta, Willow and Solana. They are contemporary Celtic folk multi-instrumentalists, composers, performers and songwriters. Blending Celtic, folk, world, classical and new age musical influences, the Gothards bring songs to life with violin, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bodhran, djembe, whistle and vocal harmonies, creating music that is “vivid, inspirational and captivating.” (Tim Carroll,...
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...
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...
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...
The Strayaways are an Irish traditional music trio featuring a collaboration between acclaimed musicians Kevin Burke, Dylan Foley and Eamon O'Leary. The group's members are: Kevin Burke (pictured): A National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, he is an influential fiddler known for his distinctive Sligo-style playing and work with groups like The Bothy...
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...
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into upcycled folk ballads or cracking up a crowd with stories from the road, Indie Irish folk band House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note. The Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a...
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...
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...
Celebrate the Holidays early at BRT with Lúnasa! TWO SHOWS: 3pm & 7pm Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade, an early review from Folk Roots magazine describing the band as an...