ABOUT THE SHOW
There's no cozier Christmas than an Irish Christmas. Settle in for lively fiddle tunes, spirited Irish dance and stories steeped in tradition. Join us as Irish Christmas in America brings the warmth and wonder of the Emerald Isle to our intimate music lounge.
Produced by acclaimed fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, this beloved holiday tradition brings together celebrated musicians, singers and dancers for a special two-night residency filled with humor and heart.
Performance Notes:
RUN TIME: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
PRODUCER/ FIDDLE: Oisín Mac Diarmada
A graduate in Music Education from Trinity College Dublin/RIAM, Oisín has been described by The Irish Echo's Earle Hitchner as "one of the most gifted and creative traditional fiddlers playing today." Founder of noted group Téada, Oisín is also a regular solo performer, having appeared as guest soloist with the Southern Georgia Symphony Orchestra (USA) and Würtembergische Philharmonie Orchestra (Germany) along with an extensive recording history.
IRISH HARP / CONCERTINA: Gráinne Hambly
Gráinne Hambly from County Mayo in the West of Ireland is an internationally recognized exponent of the Irish harp. In 1998 she completed a master’s degree in Musicology at Queen's University Belfast, for which her main research topic was music collections and the harp in 18th-century Ireland. Since then, Gráinne has toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States, giving concerts, workshops and masterclasses.
VOCALS: Laura Jo
Laura Jo is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Longford, Ireland whose music blends Irish traditional roots with contemporary folk, jazz and Americana. After touring in over 40 countries and across 40 U.S. states with acclaimed groups such as Biird, The Young Irelanders, Perfect Friction, Briste and Billow Wood, Laura Jo appeared on major national festival stages including All Together Now Festival and Electric Picnic before launching her solo career in 2022.
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