BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gerry O'Connor - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gerry O'Connor X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gerryoconnor.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gerry O'Connor REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T213000 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20250401T153409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T153409Z UID:46330-1757187000-1757194200@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:No Earthly Estate - A Concert of Archive Material DESCRIPTION:A Concert of live music from the Oriel Traditional Music Archive (OTMA)\nFor this project\, Oriel Traditional Music Archive have invited renowned musicians Gerry O’Connor (fiddle)\, Nuala Kennedy (flute and voice) and Eilís Lavelle (harp) to delve into the archival material within OTMA and curate a programme of music which showcases the music of Oriel from the 19th and 20th centuries. As well as the better-known Donnellan and McGahon Collections\, they will bring to our ears lesser-known material from Mary Ann Carolan\, Séan O’Boyle\, the McArdle brothers and Lizzie O’Brien among others to demonstrate the particular influences and features of music from this historic area. \nAddress: The Patrick Kavanagh Centre\, Inniskeen\, Co. Monaghan\, Ireland A91 KT20 URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/no-earthly-estate-a-concert-of-archive-material/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20250219T153330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T153330Z UID:46325-1756771200-1757030399@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Thomas D'Arcy McGee School 2025 DESCRIPTION:Sept. 2-4 Thomas D’Arcy McGee School\, Carlingford\, Co. Louth \nhttps://thomasdarcymcgee.com URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/thomas-darcy-mcgee-school-2025/ CATEGORIES:Concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250820 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20250219T153145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T153145Z UID:46324-1754956800-1755647999@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Milwaukee Irish Fest 2025 DESCRIPTION:August 12-17\, Milwaukee Irish Fest\, Milwaukee\, WI\, USA \nI will play at the Opening Reception on Monday\, August 12th\, followed by a Q&A interview. about my musical life and the publication” The Rose in the Gap” \n August 12\, 13\, 14; Two classes per day (one for intermediate\, one for advanced)\, 90 minutes per class\, on each of the three days: \nAugust 15th; Friday One-off workshop for 90 minutes \nAugust 15th Friday @ 5:45-6:45 performance on “An Gaeltacht” Stage \nhttps://irishfest.com URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/milwaukee-irish-fest-2025/ CATEGORIES:Concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250810T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20250321T194035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T194035Z UID:46329-1754841600-1754848800@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Chicago - Chief O'Neill's - Concert Lecture on the Music of South Ulster DESCRIPTION:“How one moment in time can impact and provide the catalyst and inspiration for over forty years of music and scholarship.  That is what happened during a session at Mark’s Bar\, Dundalk in 1976 when Gerry O’Connor was handed a photocopy of an article on the fiddle music of Oriel.  It is a fascinating story that culminated in 2018 in Gerry’s publication of “The Rose in the Gap”\, Dance Music of Oriel from the Donnellan Collection.” \nFor the second part of the evening Gerry will be joined by guitar ace Don Penzien. \nhttps://jimmykeane.com/event/6032924/716635893/gerry-o-connor-irish-dance-music-and-stories-from-oriel URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/chicago-chief-oneills-concert-lecture-on-the-music-of-south-ulster/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20250219T153037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T153037Z UID:46323-1752451200-1752969599@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Catskills Irish Arts Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:July 14-19 Catskills Irish Arts Week\, East Durham\, NY USA \nThe Catskills Irish Arts Week features a jam-packed\, fun-filled roster of activities and opportunities for students to mix and mingle with world-class instructors\, meet friends new and old\, and immerse yourself in the music and culture. \nClasses Am and PM of 90 mins duration \nhttps://www.facebook.com/CatskillsIrishArtsWeek/ URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/catskills-irish-arts-week-2025/ CATEGORIES:Concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20240813T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T150749Z UID:46317-1751760000-1752451199@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:SSWC- Willie Clancy Summer School 2025 DESCRIPTION:Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy\, The Willie Clancy Summer School\, a major traditional Irish music\, song and dance event held annually in Miltown Malbay\, County Clare\, Ireland with instrument and dance classes\, lectures\, workshops\, recitals and céilithe all through the week. \nI will teach Mon-Sat and play at the Fiddle Concert (Monday Night) \nPlease direct all enquiries to: scoilwclancy73@gmail.com URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/sswc-willie-clancy-summer-school-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250706 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20241206T131259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T131259Z UID:46318-1750896000-1751759999@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:with White Raven in Iceland DESCRIPTION:I will join my friends Kathleen Dineen\, Matthias Degar and Mathias Sporrey\, the vocal trio White Raven\, for a short tour and festival appearance in Iceland. https://www.whiteraven.info \nFRIDAY\, June 27th\, Reykjavik/Hannesarholt\,Grundarstigur10\,101 Reykjavik /Concert at 20.00 /Tickets at the door. \nSUNDAY\, June 29th\, Akureyri/ Akureyrarkirka / Concert at 20.00/ Tickets at the door. \nTUESDAY\, July 1st Dalvik\,/Berg Culturehouse\,Goðabraut2\,Dalvik620 /Concert at 20.00/ Tickets at the door \nTHURSDAY\,July 4th – Siglufjörđur Festival. \n 10:00 – 11:00 The Rose in the Gap Concert /Lecture \n 14:00 to 17:00 Irish Fiddle Masterclass \n 21:30 Concert with White Raven @ The Boat House \n   URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/white-raven-in-iceland-july-2-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20250219T152727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T152727Z UID:46322-1750291200-1750809599@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Brittany/ Normandy Concerts 2025 DESCRIPTION:Fri. Jun 20th – Concert at Fête de la musique 2025\, 35430 Saint-Jouan-des-Guérets org Association O’Gueret www.oguerets.com \nSat. 21st AM – Workshop 35430 Saint-Jouan-des-Guérets org Association O’Gueret www.oguerets.com \nSat. 21st PM – Concert à Le centre équestre le Mesnil\, 519 Chemin de Blamont\, Le Mesnil. 14370 ARGENCES. https://www.equitation-normandie.com \nSun. 22nd. AM – Workshop at Le centre équestre le Mesnil\, 519 Chemin de Blamont\, Le Mesnil. 14370 ARGENCES.https://www.equitation-normandie.com \nSun. 22nd PM – Concert at 17:00 Concert at KRabo 2 Rue de la Pommeraie\, 61210 Putanges-le-Lac\, https://www.facebook.com/lekrabodanges/ URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/normandy-concerts-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250604T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20250604T191918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T191918Z UID:46332-1749024000-1749056400@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Fiddle Hell in Person 2025 DESCRIPTION:Fiddle Hell is an extravaganza of 300 fiddle-related events\, and 20 concerts\, showcasing fiddle music from all over the world. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/fiddle-hell-in-person-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20240813T144936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T144936Z UID:46315-1748131200-1748735999@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:North Shore Strings Fiddle Festival\, Covington LA DESCRIPTION:A festival of Irish\, Cajun and Jazz fiddle performances\, tuition and lectures for all ages \nMay 25 – 30 https://www.nsstrings.org/fiddle-camps \nSat 31- Concert in Abitaa Springs Town Hall with Don Penzien https://www.nstms.org/celtic.html \n11th Annual Fiddle Camp\nIn Covington\, Louisiana\nFEATURING – MASTER IRISH TRAD FIDDLER GERRY O’CONNOR\nSponsored by the North Shore Traditional Music Society\nA Day Camp For Violin\, Viola\, Cello or Bass players\nages 6-8 (half day) and 9-18 (full day) – art and dance included!\nCamp Dates: Monday May 26th\n– Friday\, May 30th\, 2025 – see below\nDaily CLASSES\, PUBLIC WORKSHOPS and CONCERTS\nCeltic\, Cajun\, Bluegrass\, Old Time Fiddle Styles taught by guest clinicians\nNEW! ADULT FIDDLE CAMP!\nRegistration open until 5/20\nNsstrings.org/fiddle-camp\nNsstrings.music@gmail.com\n985-807-5324\nGuest Artist WORKSHOPS 1:30-3:15 ($20 per participant):\nAT FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – included in Camp Tuition\nMonday\, May 26 – Gerry O’Connor\, Irish Trad\nTuesday\, May 27 – Anya Burgess with Christine Balfa\, Cajun/Old Time\nWednesday\, May 28 – Harry Hardin\, Jazz and Bluegrass\nThursday\, May 29 – Gerry O’Connor\, Irish Trad\nGuest Artist CONCERTS 3:30-5:00 ($15 adults\, kids free):\nAT FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – included in Camp Tuition\nMonday\, May 26 – 3:30-5:00 – WHISHT\nTuesday\, May 27 – Anya Burgess and Christine Balfa\nWednesday\, May 28 — The Electric Yat Quartet\n*********************************************************\nFIDDLE CAMPERS’ PUBLIC PERFORMANCE\nAt the Covington Farmers Market\, 609 N. Columbia St.\, Covington\, LA\nSaturday\, May 31\, 9:00-10:30 am\, followed by a jam with Fiddle Campers\nand teachers!\n**************************************\nSaturday\, May 31\, 5:00 pm Shamrock Soiree!\nFeaturing Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien. Abita Springs Town Hall\n22161 Level Street Abita Springs\, LA 70420\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/shamrock-soiree-tickets-1276810236789?aff=erelexpmlt URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/northshore-strings-festival-covington-la/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20250305T193414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T193414Z UID:46328-1747353600-1748044799@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:May tour of the US North East with Kevin McElroy DESCRIPTION:I will play a short tour with Kevin McElroy (songs and Guitar) https://www.kevinmcelroy.net \nFri. 16 – NYC American Irish Historical Society https://aihsny.org/. \nSat. 17 – NJ Bergen Irish Association (BIA) (201) 384-2687 https://www.bergenirishassociation.com \nSun. 18 – MA West Springfield Irish Cultural Center of West New England.https://www.irishcenterwne.org/events/gerry-oconnor-051825/ \nMon. 19 – NY Bethlehem school\, private visit \nTue. 20 – NY Albany Irish Heritage Museum. https://irish-us.org/contact \nWed. 21 – MA Boston The Burren Backroom Concert Room https://www.burren.com/ \nThu. 22 MA CCE Boston; Canadian American Club\, 202 Arlington St\, Watertown\, MA 02472\,\n for students of various ability/experience. https://bostonirishmusicschool.com \nFri. 23 GA Atlanta Emory area Concert & Workshop (contact Gerry for details) \nFurther details/bookings: contact Miki at celticbooking1st@gmail.com URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/may-tour-of-the-us-north-east-with-kevin-mcelroy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20250220T105904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T105904Z UID:46326-1744243200-1744588799@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Thomas D’Arcy McGee 200th Anniversary Celebration - Carlingford comes to Canada DESCRIPTION:Carlingford County Louth (where McGee was born) and Ottawa (where he died) join forces to celebrate\none of the great Founding Fathers of the Canadian Confederation. \nThe team behind the Thomas D’Arcy McGee Summer School since 2011 will present\, in\ncollaboration with local Ottawa enthusiasts\, a 3-day celebration of McGee’s 200th\nanniversary.\nThe programme will include;\n The Trial of Thomas D’Arcy McGee; written my Anthony Russell\n Traditional Irish Concert with Gerry O’Connor & friends\n Traditional Irish Music Anniversary Sessions (all levels welcome) \nOptional events \n Fiddle Masterclass traditional Music from the Oriel region of South Ulster (intermediary/master)\, by Gerry O’Connor\n Tin whistle lessons (beginner /intermediary)\, by Tommy Fegan\n Two unique audio-visual presentations on Irish traditional music;\n “The Rose in The Gap” – Dance Music from South East Ulster”\, Gerry O’Connor\n “Irish Travellers and Irish traditional music; a distinct cultural style on the verge of extinction.” Tommy Fegan URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/thomas-darcy-mcgee-200th-anniversary-carlingford-comes-to-canada/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,conference,Irish fiddle masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20240813T142136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T142136Z UID:46314-1743638400-1743983999@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Shennaghys Jiu \, Isle of Man DESCRIPTION:  \nShennaghys Jiu has a wide variety of performers and acts as part of the festival. Traditional Manx music and dance are prominent features of the festival\, but since it was founded in 1998\, the festival has grown to include acts from all Celtic nations\, and Galicia.[4] \nAt Shennaghys Jiu there is a large emphasis on the participation of students from local primary and secondary schools to perform at the festival.[7] \nThere are also language\, dance\, and instrument workshops available throughout the festival.[ URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/isle-of-man-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20250220T114921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T114921Z UID:46327-1740441600-1742601599@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Irish Rovers Tour of Canada - 60 years of music making DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Feb 25th – Halifax\, NS B3J 2V9 CA – Lighthouse Arts Centre\,\n——————–\nThursday\, Feb 27th – Pictou\, NS B0K 1H0 CA – deCoste Entertainment Centre\n——————–\nFriday\, Feb 28th – Summerside\, PEI C1N 5Y8 CA – Harbourfront Theatre\n——————–\nSaturday\, Mar 1st – Saint John\, NB E2L 4B8 CA – Imperial Theatre\n——————–\nSunday\, Mar 2nd – Fredericton\, NB E3B 1C2 CA – The Playhouse\n——————–\nWednesday\, Mar 5th – Brockville\, ON K6V 3S2 CA – Brockville Arts Centre\n——————–\nThursday\, Mar 6th – Belleville\, ON K8N 2Z9 CA – Empire Theatre\n——————–\nSaturday\, Mar 8th – Orillia\, ON L3V 6H6 CA – Casino Rama Resort\n——————–\nTuesday\, Mar 11th – Winnipeg\, Mb R2C 3B2 CA – Club Regent Event Centre (2 shows today)\n——————–\nThursday\, Mar 13th – Regina\, SK S4P 0B2 CA – Casino Regina\n——————–\nFriday\, Mar 14th – Enoch\, AB T7X 3Y3 CA – River Cree Casino & Resort\n——————–\nSaturday\, Mar 15th – Calgary\, AB T3E 3X8 CA – Grey Eagle Resort and Casino\n——————–\nSunday\, Mar 16th – Medicine Hat\, AB T1A 8W2 CA – Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre\n——————–\nMonday\, Mar 17th – Saskatoon\, SK S7K 0C8 CA – Sid Buckwold Theatre at TCU Place\n——————–\nTuesday\, Mar 18th – Camrose\, AB T4V 5J1 CA – Jeanne & Peter Lougheed PAC\n——————–\nFriday\, Mar 21st – Richmond\, BC V6X 3P8 CA – River Rock Casino Resort URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/irish-rovers-tour-of-canada/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250208T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250208T230000 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20241216T165028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T165028Z UID:46321-1739041200-1739055600@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:After-Dinner Concert- Music and Song from County Louth\, and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Traditional Music and Songs from County Louth\, and Beyond! \nGerry and Jim will bring you music\, songs and stories from The Land of Legends.\n Both are steeped in the oral culture of Ireland’s smallest county. \nJim McArdle was born in Drogheda and received his musical education in Carberry’s Pub on the North Strand. He has extensively collected Traditional Music and songs in the Mid Louth area from the Hill of Rath to Ardpatrick\, near Tallanstown (where Cromwell lost his nose). His main sources of inspiration have been the concertina playing and singing of the late Mary Ann Carolan (Usher) from the Hill of Rath and Tenure\, and the late great fiddler Tommy McArdle from Tallanstown. He has several albums of traditional music and song\, including a 3-CD compilation of historic recordings of the Usher family from Tenure. Jim is also a member of the Drogheda-based Old-Timey group\, The Watery Hill Boys. \nSet in the picturesque surroundings of The Glyde Inn\, Annagassan\, this evening pairs extraordinary music with an exquisite 4-course meal\, showcasing the best of Irish hospitality. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the soul of County Louth through music\, song\, and fine dining! URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/afterdinner-concert-music-and-song-from-county-louth-and-beyond/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20241206T145039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T145039Z UID:46320-1736899200-1737331199@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Your Roots are Showing - DESCRIPTION:I will perform at the opening concert of the Conference at the Gleneagles Hotel INEC.\nOther events during the conference are being planned URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/your-roots-are-showing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241223 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20241206T144304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T144304Z UID:46319-1734652800-1734911999@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Concerts and Workshop in Normandy\, France\, Dec 20-22\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:I will play a short series of concerts and a fiddle workshop in Normandy\, France. \nFriday Dec 20th – Le Chat Perché . +33763315348 https://www.lechatperche-pub.com\n 522 Chem. de l’Église\, 14130 Saint-Julien-sur-Calonne\, France \nSat. Dec. 21st – Les Soeurs Pinard. +33231611849 http://www.lessoeurspinard.fr.\n 4 Av. Sainte-Thérèse\, 14100 Lisieux\, France \nSun. Dec 22nd – Le centre équestre le Mesnil d’Argences. Tel : 02 31 23 97 56. https://www.equitation-normandie.com\n  519 Chemin de Blamont\, Le Mesnil. 14370 ARGENCES. Tel : 02 31 23 97 56.\n Workshop / Stage 14;30 Concert @ 17;00 URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/concerts-and-workshop-in-normandy-france-dec-20-22-2024/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241125 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20231221T134631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T134631Z UID:46306-1731542400-1732492799@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Tour of North East USA Nov. 25 -24 DESCRIPTION:After”Fiddle Hell” I will play concerts and teaching workshops in upstate NY\, VT\, CT and NYC. \nWed. Nov. 13 – Mount Hollywood Studio\, Belmont VT 05730 Contact – claudbanjo@gmail.com \nFri. Nov 15 – Irish American Heritage Museum. – https://irish-us.org/contact \nSat. 16 Utica NY – Irish Heritage Museum Teaching workshop & concert https://www.iccmv.org/ \nSun. Nov. 17 – Stone Ridge NY \nTue. Nov. 19 – NYC Irish Arts Teaching Workshop – https://irishartscenter.org/whats-on \nWed. Nov. 20 – Boston\, Burren Backroom Concert Room – https://www.burren.com/ \nFri. Nov. 22 – NYC\, Irish Cultural Center\, Blarney Star series https://www.newyorkirishcenter.org/events \nSat. Nov. 23 – Norfolk CT\, Public Library\, at 5:00 pm – https://norfolklibrary.org/events/concert \nSun. Nov. 24 New Hartford CT House Concert @ 4 PM Contact – noeleensoraghan@gmail.com \nFor 2025 North American bookings/enquiries contact Miki at celticbooking1st@gmail.com URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/tour-of-north-east-usa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20240114T210821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T210821Z UID:46310-1730937600-1731283199@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Fiddle Hell\, Westford MA USA DESCRIPTION:20 concerts\, 35 guided jams\, 325 hands-on workshops 2023 in person \nFH In-Person (Westford Regency Inn \, MA)\, Nov 7-10\, 2024: \nFor 15 years in a row\, Fiddle Hell Massachusetts was an in-person event. In 2020\, we reimagined Fiddle Hell as an online festival and music camp. It was an exciting new way for our music community to reconnect and stay safe during the pandemic. Fiddle Hell Online went live in November\, 2020\, with video replays for the next 4 months. Although we missed seeing our musical friends face-to-face\, and jamming with them in the hallways\, we had front-row seats for every virtual session\, and were joined by new attendees and instructors from around the world! We had such a good time that we ran 5 more FHOs in ’21-’23\, and now Fiddle Hell is online every April. \nBluegrass\, Blues\, Cajun\, Cape Breton\, East European\, Electric\, Irish\, Jazz\, Jazz Manouche\, Klezmer\, Latin\, Mexican\, New Acoustic\, New England\, Old-Time Southern\, Québécois\, Scandinavian\, Scottish\, and Swing styles. Historical and technical workshops will be on the program in addition to tune and style learning. Workshops and jams are designed for Beginners\, Low Intermediates\, URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/fiddle-hell/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240920T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240920T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20240813T150055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T150055Z UID:46316-1726858800-1726862400@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Culture Night- Dunleer\, County Louth DESCRIPTION:Oriel Echoes: A Night of Traditional Music Tickets\, Fri 20 Sep 2024 at 19:00 | Eventbrite\nOriel Echoes: A Night of Traditional Music \nCome join us for a magical evening of traditional music at Teach Ceilí Lann Leire! Immerse yourself in the rich melodies and rhythms of Ireland as talented musicians take the stage to showcase their skills. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of Irish music or just looking for a fun night out\, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be swept away by the enchanting echoes of Oriel! See you there! URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/culture-night-dunleer-county-louth/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240913T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240913T223000 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20240428T212329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T212329Z UID:46312-1726257600-1726266600@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Harp Ireland - Concert in Drogheda\, Co. Louth DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the 280 anniversary of the Drogheda Harp Festival URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/harp-ireland-concert-in-drogheda-co-louth/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20231120T143306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T143306Z UID:46303-1723680000-1724025599@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Oslo Irish Festival\, Norway Aug 15-18 DESCRIPTION:a weekend of classes\, concerts and sessions in the heart of Oslo \nThe venues\nThe classes\, ceili night\, and teachers’ concert will all take place at Popsenteret and Øvingshotellet\, in Trondheimsveien 2. \nThe opening concert will take place at Sentralen\, Øvre Slottsgate 3. \nThe sessions will take place at the Dubliner Folk Pub in Rådhusgata 28\, a few minutes’ walk from Sentralen 3. \nhttps://www.feileoslo.com URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/oslo-irish-festival-norway-aug-15-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20240128T195726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T195726Z UID:46311-1722124800-1722815999@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Alasdair Fraser's Music Week in Crisol de Cuerda\, Burgos\, Spain DESCRIPTION:Crisol de Cuerda – “Crucible of Strings” – a weeklong feast ofTuition and performances of Traditional music on fiddle\, cello\, guitar\, flute\, cello\, song\, percussion\, dance etc etc – in Burgos\, Spain ( Northern) URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/alasdair-frasers-music-week-in-crisol-de-cuerda-burgos-spain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240725T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240725T213000 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20240111T115432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T115432Z UID:46308-1721935800-1721943000@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Lowell\, MA with Kevin McElroy DESCRIPTION:Kevin McElroy and I will play a concert of traditional Irish music and songs at the Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts\, 502 Christian Hill Road in Lovell\, Maine. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/6368/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,irish music,Irish song END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240724T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20240611T090644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T090644Z UID:46313-1721849400-1721854800@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Brick Museum \, Kennebunk ME DESCRIPTION:Gerry will be joined by guitarist/singer Kevin McElroy for an evening of music and songs \nThe museum is adjacent to the Town Hall and across Route 1 from the UU Church and the town library. The program center is in a building behind the main museum building. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/brick-museum-kennebunk-me/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20231120T143128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T143128Z UID:46301-1720915200-1722211199@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Catskills Irish Arts Week | July 14 - 20\, followed by a week of concerts with Kevin McElroy DESCRIPTION:This year’s CIAW and East Durham Trad Fest will be held from Sunday\, July 14 to Saturday\, July 20.\nThe Catskills Irish Arts Week features a jam-packed\, fun-filled roster of activities and opportunities for students to mix and mingle with world-class instructors\, meet friends new and old\, and immerse yourself in the music and culture. \nClasses Am and PM of 90 mins duration \nAfter the Catskills\, I plan to stay in the Nort East and play some concerts with Kevin McElroy \nJuly 24 – Brick Store Museum\, Kennebunk ME\nJuky 25 – Brick Church\, Lovell ME URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/catskills-irish-arts-week-july-14-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240714 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20231120T140449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T140449Z UID:46300-1720396800-1720915199@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Willie Clancy Summer School July 08-13\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy\, The Willie Clancy Summer School\, a major traditional Irish music\, song and dance event held annually in Miltown Malbay\, County Clare\, Ireland with instrument and dance classes\, lectures\, workshops\, recitals and céilithe all through the week. \nI will teach Mon-Sat and play at the Fiddle Concert (Monday Night) \nPlease direct all enquiries to: scoilwclancy73@gmail.com URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/willie-clancy-summer-school-july-08-13-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20231221T133736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T133736Z UID:46305-1717632000-1717977599@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Eastport Traditional Arts Week ME\, USA DESCRIPTION:I will return to Eastport ME and undertake a series of Fiddle masterclasses \, Concerts \, sessions\nAll enquiries.https://info@eastportartscenter.org URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/eastport-traditional-arts-week-me-usa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240603 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20240111T114855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T114855Z UID:46307-1717286400-1717372799@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Westbrook\, ME with Kevin McElroy DESCRIPTION:Conant Homestead\, ME 04092. – with Kevin McElroy https://\n www.facebook.com/theConantHomestead/ URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/westbrook-gerryoconnor-with-kevin-mcelroy/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,Irish fiddle masterclass,irish music,Irish song,lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531 DTSTAMP:20260411T171732 CREATED:20231221T132129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T132129Z UID:46304-1716681600-1717113599@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Northshore Strings Summer Camp\, Covington\, LA\, USA DESCRIPTION:I will return to the North Shore Summer Camp\, Covington\, LA\, USA and give a series of fiddle workshops\, concerts\, sessions and lectures\nFor all enquiries please contact Annie Young Bridges at nsstringsllc@gmail.com URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/northshore-strings-summer-camp-covington-la-usa/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,irish dance,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music,lecture END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR