Irish Massachusetts

The Boston Pops is presenting Grammy and MacArthur Grant winner Rhiannon Giddens in concert  at Boston Symphony Hall on May 22-25, 2019.  Called 'Redefining American Music,' the four-night stint offers a genre-busting presentation of music from her critically-acclaimed albums with influences in roots, jazz, blues, country, Gospel, and Celtic.  Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart says about Giddens, "She has this amazing, eclectic look at American roots music, including Celtic rich music which has a huge part in the development of American folk tradition." The co-founder of Grammy-winning string band Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon is also a Grammy-nominated solo artist with a reoccurring role on the hit-TV show Nashville, and hosts the Metropolitan Opera’s Aria Code podcast.  Read more about Rhiannon Giddens .  Here is a full schedule of concerts with the Boston Pops Orchestra .

Renowned Irish vocalist Karan Casey and her band perform at the Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland, RI at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  Tickets to the show are $25 in advanced and $28 the day of the show.  Purchase tickets online or reserve them by calling 401 725-9272. Casey is singing songs from her new album Hieroglyphs that Tell the Tale as well as some of her classic songs.  She is joined by Matt Heaton on guitar and Sheila Falls Keohane on fiddle. The Boston Globe wrote, "Casey's voice is among the loveliest in folk music and she's a wonderful interpreter of both contemporary and traditional material.” Her career has spanned 25 years from the early days as a jazz performer in Dublin to her heady days in New York with the band Solas to her now established solo career and she has sold over half a million albums.  Here is a schedule of upcoming events at the Blackstone River Theatre, considered one of the finest small venue acoustic setting...

The Boston Pops is performing with American folk legend Arlo Guthrie at Boston Symphony Hall at 8 p.m. on May 15-16, 2019.  Tickets to the concert are $30 - $96 and can be purchased online . The concert is part of the Pops' Summer of 1969 celebration this year, a look back at the unprecedented scientific exploration, social upheaval, and musical excitement that took place 50 years ago.  2019 is also the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, with Guthrie is helping to celebrate.   Adding to this mix is  a Pops tribute to the year’s two most groundbreaking albums: The Beatles’ Abbey Road and The Who’s rock opera masterpiece, Tommy!  The Pops also pay homage to one of mankind’s greatest achievements with a Boston debut From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond, a new work by James Beckel celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Read more about this season at the Boston Pops in an interview with Pops conductor Keith Lockhart .  Here...

Fiddler Haley Richardson and guitarist Quinn Bachand perform at the  Blackstone River Theatre  in Cumberland, RI at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door. Richardson, a traditional Irish fiddler with a highly ornamented Sligo style, has amassed a long list of accomplishments including multiple All Ireland honors over the past decade. She has performed all over the US, Ireland, Scotland, England, Canada, and Thailand.  Bachand, a member of the Jeremy Kittel Band has also toured internationally with Canadian fiddle icons Ashley MacIsaac and Natalie MacMaster. Recognized as a gifted and creative guitar player, he adds a contemporary edge to traditional Celtic music. Here is a schedule of upcoming concerts at Blackstone River Theatre .  Find year round Irish and Celtic activities in New England at IrishMassachusetts.com . 

Rockport Music presents the Mari Black Trio in concert at the Shalin Liu Performance Center at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 5.  Tickets to the show are $18-$20 and can be purchased online Based in Boston, Mari Black has created a devoted following founded on the strength of her remarkable playing, infectious compositions and style that covers everything from Scottish reels to jazz to klezmer to American string band music.  See schedule of upcoming concerts presented by Rockport Music this spring and summer. Visit IrishMassachusetts.com for year-round details on Irish cultural activities in New England. 

Celtic Country star Nathan Carter is performing live at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston on Tuesday, May 28.  He is being joined by Chloe Agnew, one of Ireland's premier vocalists and former member of Celtic Woman.  They'll be backed by a stellar six-piece band.  You can win a free pair of tickets to this show - just enter the BITA contest here .  Or, you can purchase tickets online to ensure your seats to what promises to be a captivating show.  Nathan is taking the music world by storm. He first catapulted into stardom in his native Ireland, charming audiences on guitar, piano and accordion. Nathan’s live show is a unique blend of Celtic, country and pop favorites that bring audiences to their feet.  Read more about Nathan Carter here. The Wilbur Theatre is located at 246 Tremont Street in downtown Boston, right across from Boston Common, the nation's oldest public park. Tickets to the show range from $35-55.  Find year round details...