Dervish has been performing Irish traditional music for 30 years and has played at festivals – from Rock In Rio to Glastonbury. The band features some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians and is fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan. All six members of Dervish are steeped in the musical traditions of […]
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas – 2023
The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling,” and brilliant Californian cellist, Natalie Haas, spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 16 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard […]
Karan Casey – 2023
Karan Casey Joins the festival this year with her trio including Niamh Dunne and Seán Óg Graham. She has long been recognized as one of the most innovative, provocative, and imitated voices in Irish traditional and folk music. Singing songs charged with a sense of social responsibility in a career spanning over 25 years, Karan has […]
Cillian Vallely Trio – 2023
Cillian Vallely is the uilleann pipes and low whistle player with the renowned Irish band Lunasa, described as “The hottest Celtic band on the planet” (Irish Voice). Cillian learned music the old-fashioned way – from his parents Brian and Eithne, who founded the Armagh Pipers’ Club, a group that for over three decades has fostered […]
Biddy on the Bench – 2023
Biddy played in Yachats many years ago. Since that time, and with a few new members, they have become a popular and well-respected addition to many Celtic festivals and events in the Northwest. We are very pleased to have them joining us this year. In addition to their appearances on the Commons concert stage, they will […]
On the Lash – 2023
Back in 2018, we hosted a fine young band of 7 musicians, going by the name of ‘The Founding’. Since then, The Founding has distilled its vibrant spirit and musical talent into this powerful quartet. In honor of Irish traditional music, On The Lash creates timeless sounds through original voices. With new takes on classic […]
