A look at upcoming Irish/Celtic music events in Greater BostonGuess these things just happen sometimes: By whatever twist of fate, this coming month includes an abundance of concerts with performers who have brand new or recently released albums.•At Club Passim in Harvard Square, guitarist-mandolinist-vocalist Flynn Cohen – now Brattleboro-based but a longtime denizen of
By Sean SmithBostonIrish ContributorThe passing of Brian O’Donovan last fall has been felt keenly by the Celtic music community in the Boston area and elsewhere – a community he had no small part in fostering.O’Donovan died on Oct. 6 of glioblastoma; he chose Seamus Heaney’s phrase “walking on air against his better judgement” as his legacy to all his family, friends,
So, here we are, in what is arguably the most active month on the Irish/Celtic music calendar – especially here in Greater Boston/Eastern Massachusetts. A sampling of what’s coming up follows.– SEAN SMITH We’ll start with the Burren’s Brian O’Donovan Legacy Series, which will present Dàimh on March 6. Based in the Isle of Skye and West Lochaber, the quintet – former winner of
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.
With 2023 over, ahead of us lies a new set of 12 months during which we can anticipate many fine Irish/Celtic music events in the Greater Boston area. Here’s a look at January:•The 21st Boston Celtic Music Fest (BCMFest), which takes place Jan. 11-14, is the big happening this month. Festival events will take place in Harvard Square’s Club Passim as well as the Crystal