The Seamus Begley Trio, with Amanda Cavanaugh & Niamh O Brien
The Burren Backroom Somerville, MA
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The Seamus Begley Trio, with Amanda Cavanaugh & Niamh O Brien
Expect sparks to fly when West Kerry accordionist and singer Séamus Begley joins forces with Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada and Californian dancer / pianist Samantha Harvey.
Séamus Begley is of course, the quintessential Irish musician, an eager storyteller known for his sharp wit and famous for pumping out tune after tune at all night sessions with an energy that is sometimes alarming. Fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada is the founder of noted group Téada, has been described by The Irish Echo's Earle Hitchner as "one of the most gifted and creative traditional fiddlers playing today". Providing masterful accompaniment on piano, Samantha Harvey originally from Ventura, California now living in Sligo, is also an award-winning step dancer.
And just added, Boston native and phenomenal fiddler Amanda Cavanaugh will be joined by Niamh O Brien on harp for a special opening. For a sampling of the duo's music, check out below.
The Burren Backroom series is now well established as one of the most sought-after boutique series of trad presentation in the world. It has already created already dozens of memorable, intimate, informal presentations held in a truly atmospheric space which was founded by well-known traditional musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts.
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.
Ticket prices vary and there is 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!
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The Burren Backroom (View)
247 Elm Street, Davis Square
Somerville, MA 02144
United States
