Expect reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes and some lovely songs when Sarah Bauhan launches her fifth album, Elmwood Station, with a concert at the The Burren in Somerville on , Sunday, February 25th, at 4 p.m. Bauhan, a native of the Monadnock region of New hampshire is a noted Celtic flutist and whistle player who has been part of the New England traditional music scene since her teenage days in the 1970s.
She will be joined at the concert by a host of musician friends who can also be heard on the album: David Surette on guitar, mandolin, and bouzouki, Kent Allyn on piano and bass, Jane and Russell Orzechowski on fiddle, Francis Orzechowski on piano, and vocalists Susie Burke and Chloe Green.
This will be a celebration of community as well as of the music itself.
Sarah Bauhan: Take a look/listen by clicking below.
The Burren Backroom series launched in October of 2011 but has already created many memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was created by well-known traditional musicians Tommy and 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, and conversations around the music. As is the custom of the Burren, it is anticipated informal and dynamic post concert sessions will be a feature.
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 and we will send you the code.
Seating is VERY limited and these events have been selling out, so get your tickets today!
Location
The Burren Backroom (View)
247 Elm Street, Davis Square
Somerville, MA 02144
United States