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 […]
Cayley Schmid and Aaron Guest – 2023
We are very happy to host this wonderful duo, a fine addition to Northwest Celtic music culture. Cayley Schmid and Aaron Guest met at the Bellingham Farmers Market in 2009. Desperately jealous of each other’s busking success, they neutralized the competition and started a band together. This was the beginning of a decade-long musical partnership that descended into marriage. […]
Kevin Carr – 2023
“For over thirty years dynamic fiddler-piper-storyteller Kevin Carr has honed his craft in smoky Irish pubs, remote cabins in Quebec, and in dance halls across America. He’s played banjo in Latvia, learned to play the bagpipes of a dozen countries, and dug deep to find just the right stories to share. His one-man musical theater […]
Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter – 2023
Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter are a multi-instrumentalist duo with Celtic Harps, Swedish Nyckelharpa, Ukrainian Bandura, Bouzouki, Cittern, and more. They hail from San Francisco and tour extensively, both having successful recording and performing careers built from years of street performing and a background as rock musicians. They have performed with some of the biggest […]
Altan – 2022
“With their exquisitely produced award-winning recordings, ranging dynamically from the most sensitive and touching old Irish songs all the way to hard-hitting reels and jigs, and with their heartwarming, dynamic live performances, Altan has moved audiences from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle. Throughout, there has been the unwavering commitment of the band to bringing the […]
