Gerry O'Connor

Harp Ireland - Concert in Drogheda, Co. Louth
2024-09-13 20:00 - 22:30 UTC
Celebrating the 280 anniversary of the Drogheda Harp Festival

Oslo Irish Festival, Norway Aug 15-18
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-18
a weekend of classes, concerts and sessions in the heart of Oslo
The venues
The classes, ceili night, and teachers’ concert will all take place at Popsenteret and Øvingshotellet, in Trondheimsveien 2.
The opening concert will take place at Sentralen, Øvre Slottsgate 3.
The sessions will take place at the Dubliner Folk Pub in Rådhusgata 28, a few minutes’ walk from Sentralen 3.
https://www.feileoslo.com

Alasdair Fraser's Music Week in Crisol de Cuerda, Burgos, Spain
2024-07-28 - 2024-08-04
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)

Lowell, MA with Kevin McElroy
2024-07-25 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
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.

Brick Museum , Kennebunk ME
2024-07-24 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
Gerry will be joined by guitarist/singer Kevin McElroy for an evening of music and songs
The 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.

Catskills Irish Arts Week | July 14 - 20, followed by a week of concerts with Kevin McElroy
2024-07-14 - 2024-07-28
This year’s CIAW and East Durham Trad Fest will be held from Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20.
The 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.
Classes Am and PM of 90 mins duration
After the Catskills, I plan to stay in the Nort East and play some concerts with Kevin McElroy
July 24 – Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk ME
Juky 25 – Brick Church, Lovell ME

Willie Clancy Summer School July 08-13, 2024
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-13
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.
I will teach Mon-Sat and play at the Fiddle Concert (Monday Night)
Please direct all enquiries to: scoilwclancy73@gmail.com

Eastport Traditional Arts Week ME, USA
2024-06-06 - 2024-06-09
I will return to Eastport ME and undertake a series of Fiddle masterclasses , Concerts , sessions
All enquiries.https://info@eastportartscenter.org

Westbrook, ME with Kevin McElroy
2024-06-02
Conant Homestead, ME 04092. – with Kevin McElroy https://
www.facebook.com/theConantHomestead/

Northshore Strings Summer Camp, Covington, LA, USA
2024-05-26 - 2024-05-30
I will return to the North Shore Summer Camp, Covington, LA, USA and give a series of fiddle workshops, concerts, sessions and lectures
For all enquiries please contact Annie Young Bridges at nsstringsllc@gmail.com

Australian Celtic Festival, Glen Innes NSW & visits to Adelaide, Melbourne, Yette Yattah, Sydney & Brisbane
2024-04-15 - 2024-05-12
With the support of @cultureireland I will undertake this short tour of Eastern Australia
Wed.17 Adelaide SA 5066. Workshop. 6-9 pm 1 Rosalind St, Erindale, SA 5066. Contact Connor Hoy
Thur 18 Adelaide SA 5000 Concert -Irish Club, Irish Club 13 -15 Carrington St, George Parade, Adelaide SA 5000 +61 8 8212 3767
Sat. 20 Collingwood VIC 3067 CCE Melbourne Workshop & Concert, St Philip’s Anglican Church Hall, 146 Hoddle St, Collingwood VIC 3067 Contact Mary McBride – marymcbride01@yahoo.com.au
Sun. 21 Keysborough VIC 3173 Gaelic Park Concert, 5:00 PM Perry Rd, Keysborough Contact Ann Marie Scanlon annniescanlon1@hotmail.com
Wed. 24 Canberra ACT 2611 Irish Club @ 18.00 Concert /Lecture Canberra Irish Club,6 Parkinson St, Weston. contact mary.collier@mac.com
Fri. 26 Yatte Yattah NSW 2539 House Concert Contact Ian Stewart ian@yattah.net
Sat. 27 Sydney NSW 2010 Gaelic Club – Concert. A1/64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 as part of the Bealtaine Festiva;
Sun. 28 Sydney NSW 2010. Gaelic Club- Workshop 3-5 pm the Library, +61 2 9212 1587
Thur.02 Australian Celtic Festival Glen Innes NSW 2370 09;00Open Festival & Lecture,Celtic Symposium, Grey St.,Glen Innes
AND 8.15pm Concert Performance Celtic Symposium, Grey St, Glen Innes https://www.australiancelticfestival.com/
Fri. 03. Australian Celtic Festival 18:00 – 19:00 Perform Highlands Stage, Australian Standing Stones
Sat. 04. Australian Celtic Festival 20.00pm 21.00pm Chapel Theatre Performance with The Australian Celtic Women
Sun. 05 Australian Celtic Festival 14.45pm 15:30pm Highlands Stage, Perforamance
Tue. 07 Annerley QLD 4103. Junction Hotel, Annerley – Workshop @ 6.30pm Contact Melanie Coles
Thur.09 Pimpama QLD 4209. Workshop @ 08:00 Gold Coast LORDS School – 68 Mirambeena Dr, Pimpama QLD 4209 Contact – Melinda Coles
Fri. 10 @18-21 Brisbane QLD 4000 Gilhooley’s @ 18:00-21:00 https://www.gilhooleys.comhtt
Sat. 11th St Lucia QLD 4067 Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club Workshop @ 13:00-15:00. St Lucia Comm. Hall, 27 Guilfoyle Street, Ironside Park,
Sat. 11 Gravatt QLD 4122 Concert@ 19:30 with The Australian Celtic Women. Upper Mt.Gravatt Progress Hall,1873 Logan Road Mt.Gravatt 4122
Sun. 12 Beenleigh QLD 4207@ 13:00 Beenleigh Theatre with. The Australian Celtic Women. https://beenleightheatregroup.com/
PROMO
Gerry O’Connor, a renowned Irish traditional musician, is set to embark on a series of performances, workshops, and lectures across Australia in 2024. This tour will span various cities in four states, including Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, before culminating in a special guest appearance at the Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes, New South Wales. This educational event, suitable for research thesis education levels, promises to be a cultural extravaganza showcasing the richness and beauty of Irish traditional music.
Throughout this tour, Gerry O’Connor will bring the magic of Irish traditional music to audiences across Australia. His performances will enrapture listeners, transporting them to the green landscapes of Ireland and invoking a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the music’s heritage. From obscure jigs and reels to soul-stirring airs, Gerry’s mastery of the fiddle will entertain both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
In addition to his performances, Gerry O’Connor will conduct workshops and lectures, providing aspiring musicians and researchers with invaluable insights into the world of Irish traditional music. These interactive sessions will offer participants the opportunity to learn from a true master of the craft, gaining a deeper understanding of the, history, of the music and song of Oriel in South Ulster and the cultural significance behind this unique genre. Gerry’s engaging teaching style and wealth of knowledge will undoubtedly inspire and motivate individuals to further explore and delve into the intricate nuances of Irish traditional music.
Furthermore, Gerry O’Connor’s appearance as a special guest at the Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes will undoubtedly be a highlight of this tour. As one of Australia’s premier Celtic festivals, this event draws thousands of visitors each year, celebrating the shared heritage and traditions of the Celtic nations. Gerry’s performance as a special guest will not only showcase the beauty and authenticity of Irish traditional music but also further strengthen the cultural exchange between Ireland and Australia.
The Irish traditional music tour featuring Gerry O’Connor presents a unique opportunity for both music enthusiasts and researchers alike. It offers a chance to immerse oneself in the vibrant world of Irish traditional music through performances, workshops, and lectures. Aspiring musicians can learn from a true virtuoso while researchers can gain valuable insights into the genre’s historical and cultural context. The tour’s culmination at the Australian Celtic Festival will undoubtedly be a memorable experience, uniting music lovers from all walks of life in a celebration of shared heritage.
In conclusion, Gerry O’Connor’s upcoming tour across Australia promises to be a remarkable journey through the world of Irish traditional music. This series of performances, workshops, and lectures will provide a unique educational experience suitable for individuals at the research thesis education level. Through his mastery of the fiddle, Gerry will transport audiences to the Emerald Isle, captivating them with heartfelt melodies and lively rhythms. With the tour culminating as a special guest appearance at the renowned Australian Celtic Festival, participants will have the chance to further immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Celtic culture. Overall, this tour is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone interested in exploring the beauty and heritage of Irish traditional music.
Before travelling to the ACF I am planning visits to Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney
I am happy to Teach, Talk and Perform, keeping busy as much as I can
1. Perform solo concerts
2. Give a concert lecture on The Rose in the Gap
3. Teach workshop/ masterclass on Irish fiddle /Tunes Workshop/Ensemble Arrangement of Irish melodies etc

2024 USA Spring Tour - OH, TN, MI, IL, WA, OR, CA, & LA.
2024-02-14 - 2024-03-17
I will perform 24 concerts and hold a series of fiddle workshops and lectures in the USA this spring
Feb.14 – Wed. Beavercreek OH House Concert with hillary@jimsredpants.com or 937-623-1904
Feb.15 – Thur. Yellow Springs OH. House Concert with hillary@jimsredpants.com or 937-623-1904
Feb.16 – Fri. Columbus OH Natalie’s Grandview -945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
https://nataliesgrandview.com/events/trad-nua-celtic-series-presents-gerry-oconnor/
Feb 17.- Sat. Cincinnati OH + Mixed Instrument Masterclass; 12:30-14:00 Riley School of Irish Music https://rileyirishmusic.com
Feb 19 – Mon. Nashville TN + Fiddle Workshop at Vanderbilt University.1100 – 15:00 Room 1190
2400 Blakemore Ave. Nashville, TN 37027 https://nashvilleirishmusicschool.com/upcoming-events/. contact:ashleighbunn79@gmail.com
Feb.20 – Tue. Nashville TN.
Feb.21 – Wed. Nashville TN. Concert 6:15 PM at Williams Fine Violins M 204 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. (615) 429-2927 https://nashvilleirishmusicschool.com/upcoming-events/
Feb.22.- Thur. Nashville TN 19:00 The Rose in the Gap – Audiovisual Concert/ Lecture, The Violin Shop, 2504 8th Ave S, Nashville.TN 37204. (615) 662-1570 Contact: ashleighbunn79@gmail.com
Touring with Don Penzien (Guitar)
Feb.24 – Sat. Saline MI. Acoustic Routes S 447 E. Michigan Ave, Saline MI 48176 contact:Jim Cain – acousticsaline@gmail.com
Feb.25 – Sun. Chicago IL. Chief O’Neill’s, 3471 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618 – https://www.chiefoneillspub.com/. contact: jimmy@jimmykeane.com
Feb.27 – Tue. Vashon Isle.WA Havurat Hall contact:janetstrolle@comcast.net
Feb 28 – Wed. Olympia. WA. New Traditions Café, 300 5th Ave SW Olympia WA 9850 – newtraditionscafe.com. contact:newtraditionsevents@gmail.com
Feb 29 – Thur. Pt Townsend WA. Palindrome, Eaglemount Winery, https://eaglemountwinery.com/event-schedul 300 5th Ave SW Olympia WA 9850 – contact: centrumrecording@gmail.com
Mar.01 – Fri. Mount Vernon WA. Celtic Arts Foundation, 1124 Cleveland Ave, Mt.Vernon WA 98273
+ Workshop Sat. Morning in Mt Vernon. – contact:cayley@Celticarts.org
Mar.02 – Sat. Seattle WA. + Workshop Sat. Afternoon at Dusty Strings.Seattle
https://store.dustystrings.com/
Seattle Folklore Society, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle WA 98103 – https://www.seafolklore.org/concerts/. at 19:30 contact: celtic.booking1st@gmail.co
Mar.03 – Sun. Portland OR Abbie Wiesenbloom Presents – contact: abbiew@froggie.com
Mar.04 – Mon. Portland OR + workshop Portland OR 6 pm Nancy Conescu’s – contact: concerts@nancyconescu.com /
Mar.05 – Tue. Eugene OR Contact Mike Meyer – mmeyer@efn.org
Mar.06 – Wed Ashland OR Private event – contact kyenney@yahoo.com
Mar.07 – Thu. Weaverville CA. Trinity Alps Perf. Center, 101 Arbuckle Ct, Weaverville CA 96093 http://www.tapaconline.org/ – contact: taylor@aglipaymusic.com
Mar.08 – Fri. McCloud CA. McCloud River Mtn Music, 325 Lawndale Court, McCloud CA. – https://www.mccloudmusic.com contact: reynolds.dave3@gmail.com
Mar.09 – Sat. San Francisco CA.Plough and Stars, 116 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 – https://theploughandstars.com. contact: Sfplough@aol.com
Mar.11 – Mon. Berkeley CA. Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94709. www.hillsideclub.org. contact: ellen.hsc@gmail.com / plitsky@gmail.com
Mar.14 – Thur. San Diego CA + workshop 16:30 – 18:00 CCE San Diego Contact Quin Herron;qherron@gmail for details https://www.facebook.com/comhaltas.sandiego.com
at 19:00 Hooley’s Bar, Pvt Room, 5500 Grossmont Center, La Mesa 91942.
Mar.16 – Sat. Lafayette LA Celtic Bayou Festival 2024 http://www.celticbayoufestival.com
Mar.17 – Sun. Lafayette LA Celtic Bayou Festival 2024 http://www.celticbayoufestival.com

Workshop 7pm/ Concert and Jam session hosted by Toronto Fiddle Collective. Toronto TIME (+5hrs)
2024-01-17 19:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Karachi)
https://www.facebook.com/events/750778276474098/?ref=newsfeed
Wednesday JAN 17th 2024 EST
Toronto Fiddle Collective
ONLINE ZOOM
-Entire evening $35 includes:
7pm Workshop
8pm Concert
9pm Jam
-Concert only $25
We are very excited to welcome back for the first time since 2016, GERRY O’CONNOR, fiddler from the Irish Rovers, to host the Toronto Fiddle Collective ONLINE on WEDNESDAY Jan 17th 2024. Starting with a fiddle workshop at 7pm EST, followed by a concert at 8pm, then jam until 930pm. This is an online event.
Tickets are $35 for the entire evening or $20 for workshop or concert only. For advanced tickets, email fiddleshow@gmail.com or www.torontofiddlecollective.com.
All ages, levels and folk instruments welcome. The ZOOM LINK will be sent just before the concert. Participants/viewers should make sure they can access ZOOM on their device. You may need to download the app if you are on a phone or tablet. We hope to see you online.
The Toronto Fiddle Collective (TFC) is a community gathering run by local fiddler and teacher Celina Marie DiCecca. She started the monthly gathering in 2014 as a means for her students to play tunes together as well as learn from and see intimate concerts by other professional fiddlers from all over the world. Now 6 years later, fiddlers and folkies from all over southern Ontario join in on the fun.
Fiddlers and folk musicians of all ages and levels come together on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for various fiddle focused events. TFC hosts a new special guest professional musician to run/lead workshops, kitchen parties, jam sessions, concerts, dances and more. To keep up to date with TFC, simply email fiddleshow@gmail.com and you will be added to the monthly e-news email list.
Tickets are always sold at the door or, for special events, in advance email fiddleshow@gmail.com

"Your Roots Are Showing"; Ireland's folk, roots, and traditional music conference,
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-21
Your Roots Are Showing is Ireland’s newest and largest annual folk, roots, and traditional music conference, showcase, festival and trade fair taking place at The Crowne Plaza, Dundalk in beautiful County Louth. Now in its second year, the event provides opportunities for showcasing, professional development, and networking for artists and music industry professionals in Ireland and the international Folk community, with tailored programming for people at all stages of their careers, from emerging to export-ready.
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Drogheda Traditional Music and song weekend
2023-11-24 - 2023-11-26
THe annual end of year gathering of musicians and singers in Drogheda , County Louth

USA - Eastport ME & Covington LA, May 22- Jun 09, 2024
2023-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
During the week May 22 – 29 in Eastport, MA , June 1-7 in Covington, LA I will give a series of teaching workshops, lectures and performances concerts

The Rose in the Gap Concert /Lecture
2023-11-15 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Gerry O’Connor will present a Concert Lecture on a recent publication of traditional Instrumental music from the South East Ulster area “The Rose in the Gap”
His talk will highlight the rich body of dance music, song and dance that was in circulation in Counties Louth, Armagh, Monaghan and Cavan over 100 year ago. The influence of Scottish music and culture celebrated in this area will also be examined
A Power Point presentation illuminating the concert lecture will feature landscape images of the area, maps locating the music to place, and quality images of the original hand written manuscripts which are been made available for the first time. During the presentation music from the collection will be played live by the author.
This 50 min presentaton will feature Gerry giving the background to the Gaelic Cultural revival of the early 20th Century . He will describe the process of re-imaginating this unique body of melodies from the dusty archives of University College Dublin and will perform a variety tunes from the collection, presenting all in an entertaining and professional manner.

Tour of Denmark with Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O'Leary
2023-11-03 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
Fri. 03-11-2023

Musik mellem Fjordene Vigvejen 10, c/o Stig Pedersen, 4050 Skibby, Denmark

http://musikmellemfjordene.blogspot.com/p/arrangementer.html

Sat. 04-11-2023

Haslev Folk Club Kirsebærvej 2, 4654 Faxe Ladeplads, an Danmhairg

http://www.haslev-folk-club.dk

Sun. 05

Mon. 06

Tue. 07-11-2023

Folk for Folk Svendborg

Wed 08-11-2023

GUF Strib

https://guf-stribvinterfestival.dk/guf/

Thur. 09-11-2023

Roots Aarhus

https://rootsaarhus.dk

Fri. 10-11-2023

Shamrock 9700, Nørregade 45, 9700 Brønderslev, near Aalburg

Sat. 11-11-2023

Halkaer Kro , Halkærvej 59, Halkær
9240 Nibe , N Jutland

https://halkaer.dk/maerkmusikken/

Sun. 12–2023

Concert - Drogheda, Co. Louth
2023-09-09 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Sean Corcoran Series
GUTH na nDAOINE / THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
A joyous salute to the life and work of Seán Corcoran in words, music, song and dance with Radie Peat, Harry Bradley, Róisín Ní Mhainín, Stephen Rea, John Banville, Breda Keville, Jesse Smith, Maighread and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill, Libby McCrohan, Neil Martin, Gerry O’Connor.
Venue: St Peter’s Church of Ireland, Peter Street, Drogheda
Date: Saturday, September 9
Time: 8pm (Doors 7.15pm)
Tickets: €27

programme

Sweden - Korrö Musik Festival 2023, with Éilis Lavelle Harp & Brendan McCreanor Uilleann Pipes
2023-07-27 - 2023-07-30
Gerry with Éilis Lavelle Harp & Brendan McCreanor Uilleann Pipes
Korrö Folkmusic Festival takes place every year over four beautiful summer days in the last
weekend of July, and consists of some hundred concerts, around ten short courses and
workshops, three different dance floors and activities for children, together with concerts with
special themes or settings.
https://www.korrofestivalen.se/

Cairo, Egypt 2023 IASIL Conference 17-21 July
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-23
2023 Conference of The International Association of the Studies of Irish Literature

“The Performance by Mr Gerry O’Connor is billed as the main cultural event of the Conference. Gerry’s concert will be the highlight of the event; he will be playing to an audience in attendance from all around the globe”

Invited by Associate Prof. Rania M Rafik Khalil

Director-Research Centre for Irish Studies (RCIS), Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The British University in Egypt. El Sherouk, Cairo, Egypt. Tel: +2 0226890000, Ext. 1724. www.bue.edu.eg
IASIL was founded in 1969, with the chartered aims of: Promoting the teaching and study of Irish literature in third-level education throughout the world. Facilitating international contact between scholars researching in the field of Irish literary studies. Serving as a vehicle for bringing Irish writing to a wider audience throughout the world. Our members, working in both the academic and arts-related professions, are located in 35 countries worldwide, making Irish Studies truly a global endeavour.

Celtic Week - Swannanoa Gathering, Warren Wilson College, Ashville, NC
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-15
The week will feature classes, potluck sessions, concerts, and jams. For those taking any of the style classes for fiddle, it is recommended that students should play at an Intermediate level: students should have mastered beginning skills, be able to tune their instruments, keep time, play the principal scales cleanly, and know how to play a few tunes with confidence. Fiddle classes are double-length, and students may take either intermediate or advanced classes, but not both. The uilleann pipes class is also double-length. Fiddlers who plan on taking both Irish and Scottish fiddle should consider their stamina and the available practice time before registering for two daily 2 1⁄2 hour classes.
For novices, “Fiddle for Complete Beginners” will cover the basics and two sections of“FiddleTechnique”will address technical problems for all players, while“Tinwhistle for Complete Beginners” will provide new whistle players with a repertoire of simple tunes.

Scoil Samhradh Willie Clancy - Willie Clancy Summer School .
2023-07-01 - 2023-07-09
The 51st Willie Clancy Summer School, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland. Saturday 1st July to Sunday 9th July, 2023

Louisiana USA - Northshore Strings Summer Camp plus Concerts
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-17
Jun. 4-10th – Northshore Strings Summer Camp and Fiddle Week Concerts
A week-long course of intensive solo and group tuition, workshops, lectures and concerts under the direction of Annie Bridges Young
Tuition; Monday to Saturday. 09:00 -15:00 daily
https://www.facebook.com/people/NorthShore-Strings-LLC/100071036720224/
Plus Concerts
The Fiddle Week concert series is being hosted by Northshore Traditional Music Society, Covington LA https://www.nstms.org/
Sat. Jun 10 – Concert with Gerry O’Connor & Don Penzien at Cristwood. Christwood.com
Sun June 11. Concert with Gerry O’Connor & Don Penzien, 3:00-5:00 at Fuhrmann Auditorium, Covington LA

Week 2
Mon. Jun. 12. Opelousas; Whirlybird https://www.thewhirlybird.com/events/ Concert with Don Penzien Opelousas, LA, 70570
Tue. Jun 13. Lafayette, A Fiddle Masterclass at Anya Burgess Sola Violin shop, 100 E. Vermilion St., Suite 102 LA 70501 . Tel 337-534-4436. anya@solaviolins.co
Wed. Jun 14. New Orleans – House Concert. details Tel: (504) 287-1598
Sat. Jun 17. Baton Rouge House Concert details Tel: (225) 888-9796
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Peyriac-de-Mer ( 101, Aude)
2023-05-25 - 2023-05-28

12th at Whirlybird , LA
2023-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
12th at Whirlybird

Gerry O'Connor Spring Tour USA East Coast- Apr. 17 - May 14, 2023
2023-04-18 - 2023-05-14
With the support of Culture Ireland, I will undertake a USA East Coast tour of OH, NC, SC, ME, MA, & CT with a series of concerts, talks and teaching programmes.

April 17 – 23 Ohio – Teaching, Talks and Concerts, Dayton OH area. A series of Masterclasses and Orchestral
Arrangement Classes in Traditional Music in the Dayton Area, including Stivers, Stivers School for the Arts,
Yellow Springs & Centerville City, Contact hillary@jimsredpants.com

Sun. – Apr.23 Dayton OH – Concert with Jim’s Red Pants 16:00 @ Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant.
720-218-4144 https://www.facebook.com/wanderingg/

Mon. – Apr. 24 Pittsburg PA – Bottlebrush Gallery for the Arts, with Kevin McElroy. http://www.irishcentrepgh.org/
539 Main St. Harmony, PA16037 7- 9 pm Contact Janine Nist /pghcce@gmail.com/ 724-584-1762.

Tue. – Apr. 25 Alexandria VA – History Museum at the. Lyceum, Kevin McElroy- 201 South Washington, Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314. https://www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum. https://ticketstripe.com/GerryOConnor

Wed. – Apr. 26 Richmond VA – Kelly’s House Concert. Richmond, VA. (804) 814-5921 with Kevin McElroy.
Contact; kelkennedy7@gmail.com

Thur. – Apr. 27 Greensboro NC – Fiddle & Bow Society Concert with Kevin McElroy at Presbyterian Church of the
Covenant, 501 South Mendenhall Street, Greensboro, NC 27403. https://fiddleandbow.org

Fri. Apr. 28 Charlotte NC – Workman’s Friend Pub, with Kevin McElroy 1531 Central Ave Charlotte, NC 28205/
(980) 621- 0141 https://theworkmansfriend.com/

Sat Apr. 29 Charleston SC – College of Charleston, 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424. – with Kevin McElroy-
https://www.cofc.edu/

Tue. May 2. Eastport ME Eastport Arts Center, (EAC) 6 Washington Street Eastport, Maine 04631
Fiddle Workshop 6-7 pm https://eastportartscenter.org

Wed. May 3. EAC – The Rose in the Gap Lecture 12-1 pm https://eastportartscenter.org
EAC – Fiddle Workshop 6-7 pm at the Eastport Arts Center https://eastportartscenter.org

Thur. May 4. EAC – Fiddle Workshop 6-7 pm at the Eastport Arts Center. https://eastportartscenter.org

Fri. May 5. EAC – Concert 7-9 pm at the Eastport Arts Center with Kevin McElroy. https://eastportartscenter.org

Sat. May 6 Open Session 3-5 pm at the Old Sow Grill and Bar, https://www.facebook.com/oldsowgrill
31 Water St, Eastport, ME 04631 +1 207-853-2323

Sun. May. 7 Brewer ME – Next Generation Theatre with Kevin McElroy39 Center St. Brewer, @ 18:00 PM –
bangorceltic.org. 207 249-1976. pauleena21@gmail.com

Mon. May. 8 Westbrook ME – Conant Homestead, with Kevin McElroy. . https://www.facebook.com/theConantHomestead
Thur. May. 11 Cambridge, MA – Club Passim, with Kevin McElroy. 47 Palmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138,
matt@passim.org / (617) 512-1381
Fri. May. 12 Middletown CT – Wesleyan University. https://www.wesleyan.edu
2.00 – 3:30 pm – Lecture “The Rose in the Gap the Dance music collection of Oriel
4 – 6 pm Fiddle Workshop – Music Seminar Room, Olin Memorial Library
Both at Olin Memorial Library, Rare Book Room, 252 Church St, Middletown CT 06457

Sat. May. 13 Middletown CT – Wesleyan University https://www.wesleyan.edu
1:30 -3:30 pm Fiddle Workshop, Middletown CT. Contat /jcormack@wesleyan.edu
7:30 pm Concert with Kevin McElroy. Tel; 860-983-7963. /jcormack@wesleyan.edu

Sun. May. 14 Orleans MA – Fiddle Workshop and Song workshop (Times TBC)
Dinah Mellin’s Brick Hill House Concerts. @ 7:30 pm With Kevin McElroy –
chezdi@yahoo.com, 508-255-3864

The Irish Rovers 2023 Tour of Canada
2023-03-03 - 2023-04-15
2023 TOUR
OPENING NIGHT FRI MARCH 3 – IMPERIAL THEATRE, SARNIA ON
SAT MARCH 4 – CHATHAM CAPITOL THEATRE, CHATHAM ON
WED MARCH 8 – CENTENNIAL HALL, LONDON ON
THU MARCH 9 – SANDERSON CENTRE, BRANTFORD ON
FRI MARCH 10 – CASINO RAMA RESORT, ORILLIA ON
SAT MARCH 11 – BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CTR, BURLINGTON ON
MON MARCH 13 – FIRSTONTARIO PAC, ST. CATHERINES ON
WED MARCH 15 – EMPIRE THEATRE, BELLEVILLE ON
THU MARCH 16 – KINGSTON GRAND THEATRE, KINGSTON ON
ST. PATRICK’S DAY 6pm MAR 17 – SHENKMAN ARTS CENTRE, OTTAWA ON
ST. PATRICK’S DAY 8:30pm MAR 17 – SHENKMAN ARTS CENTRE, OTTAWA ON
SAT MARCH 18 – CAPITOL CENTRE, NORTH BAY ON
WED MARCH 22 – CLUB REGENT EVENT CENTRE, WINNIPEG MB
THUR MARCH 23 – WINKLER CONCERT HALL, WINKLER MB
FRI MARCH 24 – CENTENNIAL AUDITORIUM, BRANDON MB
SAT MARCH 25 – MAE WILSON THEATRE, MOOSE JAW SK
MON MARCH 27 – CASINO REGINA, REGINA SK
TUE MARCH 28 – VIC JUBA THEATRE, LLOYDMINSTER AB
WED MARCH 29 – JEANNE AND PETER LOUGHEED PAC, CAMROSE, AB
FRI MARCH 31 – CENTURY CASINO, EDMONTON AB
SAT APRIL 1 – DEERFOOT CASINO, CALGARY AB
MON APRIL 3 – KEY CITY THEATRE, CRANBROOK BC
THU APRIL 6 – KELOWNA COMMUNITY THEATRE, KELOWNA BC
SAT APRIL 8 – VERNON DISTRICT PAC, VERNON BC
TUES APRIL 11 – FRANK VENABLES THEATRE, OLIVER BC
TOUR FINALE – FRI APRIL 14 – McPHERSON PLAYHOUSE, VICTORIA BC

"Tunes with Joe", Tutty's Bar, Hollywood, Co Wicklow, Ireland
2023-02-23 21:00 - 23:30 UTC
I will team up with an old friend of mine, Derry native Joe Mc Hugh, a renowned Uilleann Piper, back living in Ireland, having been in Switzerland for most of his adult life. (…. if he ever grew up… )
We will share tunes learned from music legends Cathal McConnell, Charlie O’Nell , Josephine Keegan and Joe Holmes, plus tunes shared an learned in our times meeting on the road in Arizona, Annalong and Algiers .. and that’s just the start of it …
Come along for a tune and a chat .. a most hospitable house, Tutty’s is

Association Irlandais De Paris will host a Fiddle Masterclass at Centre Culture Irlandais , Paris
2023-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Gerry O’Connor will spend time with this group of Fiddle Students showing and explaining
some Typical Bowing Patterns in Irish Music specific to the playing of Dance music.
This class is offered to students of an intermediate level of fiddle playing.
Some experience in learning by ear would be an advantage; a positive approach to
attempting to learn by watching and listening is essential
The bowing and articulation of bow patterns in the playing of jigs and other familiar dance rhythms introduced in the early part of the class will provide the basis for a systematic approach to a generic playing of Irish fiddle music suitable for this level of experience.This will enable the student to identify some repetitive patterns of bowing which, although non specific, will aid the student in understanding the non- random activity of fiddle bow activity in Irish fiddle playing.
Audio and selective video recording is encouraged. The notation of the workshop tunes with some typical bowing motifs indicated will be forwarded by email after the class. Video clips of all the music taught in this class will be forwarded after the class
The focus in this class will be not just to learn more tunes but to improve the ability to play and enjoy the experience of playing the fiddle. A class of 10 -12 would be considered appropriate.
