Summer Concert Series

The Irish Cultural Center is proud to showcase traditional and popular Celtic music this summer with a series of concerts. We have lined up highly acclaimed performers who represent the best of the Celtic music world, from masterful trad to dynamic, original tunes. This musical celebration continues the ICC’s mission of promoting the Irish arts by bringing new music to the community.

Searson – High Energy Canadian Celtic
Favorites of the Celtic music world, Searson’s special album release show will feature their original Ottawa Valley style music mixed with Celtic, East Coast and Scottish, which includes high energy fiddling, passionate vocals and step dancing. Sisters Erin and Colleen Searson perform on a variety of instruments, including fiddle, piano, and vocals. Rounding out the group are Danno O’Shea on drums, and Fraser Gauthier on bass and acoustic guitar.
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Date: Saturday, July 11
Time: 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00)
Where: Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road (Route 5), Holyoke, MA
Tickets: $20 for ICC members / $23 for non-members / $28 at the door

House of Hamill – Trad Irish Fiddle and Eclectic Folk
Brian Buchanan (of Jubilee Riots, formerly Enter the Haggis), and Rose Baldino (of Burning Bridget Cleary) team up for an intimate, relaxed performance of trad Irish sets and songs, and original compositions. Brian and Rose are both accomplished traditional fiddle players and classical violinists, and together, they write unusual new fiddle tunes while also breathing new life into traditional and contemporary songs.
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Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 3:00 pm
Where: Collegian Court Restaurant, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA
Tickets: $15 for ICC members / $18 for non-members (please purchase by July 16)

Irish Trad Ensemble with Matt Molloy of The Chieftains
This intimate performance will feature the Irish trad superstar ensemble of Matt Molloy of The Chieftains on flute, John Carty on fiddle, and Arty McGlynn on guitar, on their first ever tour of the USA. Matt and John come together to explore the rich and varied tapestry of the fiddle and flute tradition. Arty’s subtle and imaginative guitar playing is the perfect accompaniment to Matt and John’s unique duet.
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Date: Sunday, August 9
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Where: Collegian Court Restaurant, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA
Tickets: $20 for ICC members / $23 for non-members (please purchase by August 6)