Thursday 4th December 2025
Philadelphia Union League
https://standrewsociety.org/
A private event, but you can join! Honored to sing of Scotland again for the oldest St. Andrews Society in the US, in existence since 1747. Hope to see you there!
Friday 5th December 2025
7:30 PM
Emmaus Road Church
2185 Oxford Valley Road Levittown PA 19057
http://www.emmausroadlc.org/
(215) 946-2155
I have always enjoyed coming to this church to share Christmas songs, as well as a collection of traditional Celtic and maritime songs. Been back for so many years with these friends I have lost count...only missed a year because of C*VID!---I hope you can be with us tonight! My favorite way to begin the blessed Season of Lights!
Email: joyceschu342@gmail.com
Saturday 6th December 2025
7:00 PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
201 Mount Royal Ave. Aberdeen MD 21001
http://www.stpaulselc.org
(410) 272-3111
Always such a pleasure to bring a program to this church as a fund-raiser sponsored by our friend Dave Morlock. And wait til you see the refreshments!! Tad Marks joins on fiddle, Steve Hobson on guitar and I hope you can join us in all the choruses---see you there, and refreshments too! email for info: stpauls@stpaulselc.org
Sunday 7th December 2025
2:00 PM
1st United Methodist Church
25 Brainerd Street Mount Holly NJ 08016
https://www.mthollyfumc.com/
(609) 526-4299
It is a delight to be invited back to perform in this beautiful church in this charming town! My third time here---last year was wonderful---and I hope you can join us for an evening of traditional Christmas songs and some of my favorite selections from Scotland and Ireland! Info: jcpetersestes@yahoo.com
Tuesday 9th December 2025
7:30 PM
Jessop's Tavern
114 Delaware Street New Castle DE
http://www.jessops-tavern.com/
(302) 322-6111
Enjoy the beautiful and historic Jessop's Tavern in Olde Newcastle, just a stone's throw from where the Arsenal was---just down toward the river on the cobblestone street, as you walk back into the 18th Century. **Reservations are strongly recommended to be made early** and the food is great! Everybody sits snug at their tables, so you'll know your neighbors, just like old times. Hope to see you there!
Thursday 11th December 2025
7:00 PM
Medford Friends Meeting House
Medford Friends Meetinghouse, 14 Union Street Medford NJ
https://medfordfriendsmeeting.org/calendar/
You will love the acoustics in this wonderful meeting house! Great to be back in Medford for a Christmas concert---delicious refreshments are served, would love to see you there!
Friday 12th December 2025
7:30 PM
Oxford (PA) Friends Folk Club
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 116 Lancaster Pike Oxford PA 19363
https://facebook.com/events/s/charlie-zahms-celtic-christmas/412614951620410/
610-869-8076
So happy to have been invited back by the Friends Folk Club for so many years, and tonight I bring a big songbag of Christmas songs, as well as songs of Ireland, Scotland and the Sea! Would love to see you at the beautiful church! Info email: bove1957@aol.com
Saturday 13th December 2025
7:00 PM
Solomons United Church of Christ
2990 Bedminster Rd. Perkasie PA
http://www.solomonsucc.org
(215) 795-2923
The last 15 years (in a row!, except 2013 because of 8 inches of snow, and 2020 because of you know what) I have had a truly wonderful time in this BEAUTIFUL church---I am so happy to be asked back to sing some favorite songs of the Season, as well as some Scottish and Irish songs I know you'll enjoy. The wonderful Tad Marks joins on fiddle! Email: mtpastor@outlook.com
Sunday 14th December 2025
2:00 PM
Old Monaghan Church
15 E. Church St. Dillsburg PA 17019
https://darc.wildapricot.org/
717-773-6367
So delighted to be asked back to bring a great collection of beautiful traditional Celtic and Christmas songs to this historic treasure of a church, and accompanied by Tad Marks on fiddle! I hope you can be there---our sixth Christmas show here and would love to bring in a wonderful crowd! :) Questions, best bet to call the phone number.
Monday 15th December 2025
6:30 PM
Warren County Library
404 Route 519 Phillipsburg NJ 08865
https://www.warrenlib.org/
So great to be back at this wonderful library! Tonight, a nice mix of Celtic songs and Songs of the Season! Join us for a joyous celebration! info: kurban@warrenlib.org
Wednesday 17th December 2025
7:00 PM
St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
Beech and Hanover Streets Pottstown PA
http://www.saintaloysius.net/
I am so looking forward to returning to this beautiful church for this Celtic Christmas concert, had a wonderful time last year and would love to see you there! Thank you to the Hennessey Family for making this happen!
Thursday 18th December 2025
7:00 PM
Elkton VFW
208 West High Street
Thursday 18th December 2025
7:00 PM
Elkton VFW
208 West High Street Elkton MD
410.440.9985
Wonderful to share the stage with Gov. Martin O'Malley as part of this very worthy cause!! Lots of great music and a great time! If you can, bring a toy for donation! Steve Hobson and Tad Marks join in on the fun---see you there! Call or text the phone number for info.
Friday 19th December 2025
7:30 PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1105 East Lincoln Highway Exton PA 19341
https://stpaulsexton.com/
(610) 363-2363
Great to be invited back *again* to this beautiful church tonight---this time for a Celtic Christmas performance! We have always had a wonderful time here and tonight will be no different! Amazing refreshments as well :) Info: dmycpa@verizon.net
Saturday 20th December 2025
3:00 PM
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
15 Pearl Street Mystic CT
https://www.stmarksmystic.org/
860-572-9549
So nice to be invited back up to beautiful Connecticut for a Celtic Christmas Concert!! You will love this charming New England church, and all the beautiful songs of the season...along with some timeless songs of Scotland and Ireland. Would love to see you here! Email for QR code: haiti@stmarksmystic.org
Wednesday 14th January 2026
7:30 PM
Jessop's Tavern
114 Delaware Street New Castle DE
http://www.jessops-tavern.com/
(302) 322-6111
Enjoy the beautiful and historic Jessop's Tavern in Olde Newcastle, just a stone's throw from where the Arsenal was---just down toward the river on the cobblestone street, as you walk back into the 18th Century. Reservations are strongly recommended and the food is great! Everybody sits snug at their tables, so you'll know your neighbors, just like old times. Hope to see you there!
Friday 23rd January 2026
6:00 PM
Burns Night at Historic Beale Manor
200 South Church Street Parkesburg PA 19365
Great to be back!! The Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation cordially invites you to Burns Night at Historic Beale Manor.
The evening will begin promptly at 6:00 as guests are piped in followed by a social time and a host's welcome. A traditional haggis ceremony will follow ending with a toast of Scotch. A supper buffet of smoked salmon, haggis, cock-a-leekie soup, neeps and tatties, salad, trifle and shortbread will be served. After supper guests are invited to honor the life of Rabbie Burns with speeches, readings and toasts. I will be presenting the music of the great Burns! Would love to see you there! email for info: dwmccool@gmail.com
Saturday 24th January 2026
11:30 AM
The Episcopal Church of the Messiah
400 N Walnut St West Chester PA 19380
https://dbeinpa.org/event/2026-robert-burns-birthday-celebration/
Come and enjoy a delicious brunch in honor of the great Scottish Bard! Sponsored by the Rose of Chester Chapter of Daughters of the British Empire. Great food, wonderful Rabbie Burns Music, The Watson Pipers, and the list goes on! Please feel free to park at the West Chester Friends School right next door.
Info via email: 1stvicepresident@dbeinpa.org
Saturday 31st January 2026
6:00 PM
Rural Masonic Lodge
20 Greenleaf St. Quincy MA 02169
https://www.facebook.com/QuincyMasonic/
774-406-9119
I am so happy and honored to be invited to present the great music of Robert Burns in Massachusetts once again! This very active Masonic Lodge (and Burns was a Mason) invited us all to be a part of this wonderful evening. I would love to see you there! Info: clanmaclean94@gmail.com
Friday 6th February 2026
6:00 PM
American Legion, Post 194
338 East Main Street Street Rising Sun. MD
http://www.cecillandtrust.org
410-443-3717
Join me and Tad Marks as we bring the beautiful music of the great Bard of Scotland back to this celebration of his life and legacy, with a special emphasis "Celebrating the Gift of Good Land." This is sponsored by the good people at the Cecil Land Trust---and you are invited! Burns loved the majestic Creation, and tonight we celebrate in song, story, piping and poetry. These sell out, get your tickets early for 2025! Tad Marks joins on fiddle. Information and tickets, visit website or email: Alisa@CecilLandTrust.org
Thursday 12th February 2026
11:00 AM
Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street Philadelphia PA
http://www.unionleague.org/
(215) 563-6500
We will be lending period music to the glorious celebration of our 16th president at the annual gathering at the amazing Union League! "Founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support the Union and the policies of President Abraham Lincoln, The Union League of Philadelphia laid the philosophical foundation of other Union Leagues across a nation torn by civil war."---I love this place---and hope to see you at the parade!
Friday 13th February 2026
7:30 PM
St. Paull's United Church of Christ
47 S Whiteoak St. Kutztown PA
https://www.kutztownfolkmusicsociety.org/home
484-336-9639
Great to be returning to this fine concert series! Bringing a collection of traditional songs from around the English-speaking world tonight, as well as a few from my own pen. I hope you can join us! Info:
keith.brintzenhoff@gmail.com
Saturday 28th February 2026
4:00 PM
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church
116 Lancaster Pike Oxford PA 19363
(610) 932-8134 stchris@stchrisoxford.org
I am SO EXCITED to have been invited by St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Oxford, PA, to present at this historical and musical tribute to King Charles I (feast day Jan. 30) who saved his *Church*, his Friends and his Crown through his execution in 1649. As many of you know, he is a historical figure near and dear to me, so to be asked to provide a commemorative concert on this date close to a date he is remembered by those of like minds, is thrilling an an honor. Much of the music that you love, plus special tributes to thos fine prince.
Sunday 1st March 2026
2:00 PM
Burlington County Library
5 Pioneer Boulevard Westampton NJ 8060
https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us
(609) 267-9660
So happy to be invited *back* to present music of the Irish High Holy Days of March. Would certainly love to see you for what has become an annual event---get there early for a seat! Joined by excellent guitarist Steve Hobson and fiddler extraordinaire Tad Marks. Email for info: programs@bcls.lib.nj.us
Thursday 5th March 2026
7:00 PM
North Shore Civil War Roundtable
145 Pidgeon Hill Road (South Huntington Public Library) Huntington Station NY 11746
631-549-4411
Tonight's theme: the Irish in the Confederate Armies. Delighted to be asked back via the magic of the internet, and you are invited! Please email for information: hbsavitt@sks-law.com
Saturday 7th March 2026
7:00 PM
Saint Andrew's United Church of Christ
615 Walnut Street Perkasie PA 18944
https://www.standrewsucc.org/
267-664-0231
From the church---would love to see you here tonight---so happy to return! This wonderful Steve Hobson joins on guitar!
"St. Andrew's UCC in Perkasie is hosting An Evening Of Music with Charlie Zahm on February 17th at 7:00 pm. The charge is $15.00 with proceeds going to mission activities and the capital campaign. There will be refreshments, a raffle and a 50/50 at intermission. We encourage reservations by calling Karen at 267-664-0231 or email kapcharlkp@gmail.com. Checks can be made out to St. Andrew's and mailed to the church" (address above).
Sunday 8th March 2026
7:30 PM
Roxbury Performing Arts Center
Investors Bank Theater, 72 Eyland Ave Succasunna NJ 7876
http://roxburyartsalliance.org
(862) 219-1379
Bringing a big song bag from Ireland and Scotland in this Celtic season, and Tad joins on fiddle! So nice to return to this beautiful and intimate theater and I hope to see you there!
Wednesday 11th March 2026
7:00 PM
Upper Shores Library
112 Jersey City Avenue Lavallette NJ
732-793-3996
Very happy to be asked BACK by this wonderful library to bring a big songbag from across the seas in celebration of St. Patrick's Day! You can also get a library card and check out a book about some of the places and people I'll sing about :) Info: SBoyce@theoceancountylibrary.org
Friday 13th March 2026
7:30 PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1105 East Lincoln Highway Exton PA 19341
https://stpaulsexton.com/
(610) 363-2363
Great to be invited back *again* (13 years in a row now!) to this beautiful church's concert series---and just in time for St. Patrick's Day! We always have had a great time here and tonight will be no different :) Plus, you will love the refreshments! Tad Marks joins me on fiddle, and I hope you can be there too! Info: dmycpa@verizon.net
Saturday 14th March 2026
7:00 PM
Milburn Stone Theater at Cecil College
One Seahawk Drive North East MD
https://www.milburnstone.com
(410) 287-1037
Great to return to this beautiful theater (where we filmed a live DVD a few years back) as part of their great Celtic Fest! I'll be MCing and performing with Tad Mark and Steve Hobson. Lots of music and dance through a full evening of varied Celtic entertainment. Don't miss it!
Saturday 14th March 2026
1:00 PM
Moorestown Library
111 West Second St. Moorestown NJ 08057
https://moorestownlibrary.org/
856-234-0333
So happy to be invited BACK to this welcoming library to sing the great songs of Scotland, Ireland and the Sea---JUST IN TIME FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY! It will be a joy this afternoon, and I would love to see you here! email for information: chawendrio@moorestownlibrary.org
Sunday 15th March 2026
4:00 PM
Bread box Theater
220 Valley Street Willimantic CT
https://breadboxfolk.org/index.html
So happy to be asked back again to bring my Celtic concert to this very charming theater in Connecticut! It is always wonderful to share music in beautiful New England, and I hope to see you there! Contact info on the website.
Friday 20th March 2026
5:00 PM
Groome Church Concert Series
601 Savannah Road Lewes DE 19958
http://www.groomechurchlewes.org
(302) 645-6256
I am so excited to bring a big Celtic and maritime songbag back to this beautiful seaside town! It will be such a joy to be back, and I hope you can be here too! Email contact: mdarlingbox@aol.com
Sunday 22nd March 2026
2:00 PM
Bridgeton Library (Cumberland County, South Jersey)
150 Commerce St E Bridgeton NJ 8302
http://www.bridgetonlibrary.org/
856-451-2620
Very happy to be asked BACK by the Friends of Bridgeton Library to bring a big songbag from across the sea! Thanks to the Friends, and thank you (in advance) for coming out and supporting the afternoon! You can also get a library card and check out a book about some of the places and people I'll sing about :) Info: g3robins3@gmail.com
Friday 17th April 2026
5:30 PM
Dills Celtic Fest @ Historic Dills Tavern
227 North Baltimore Street Dillsburg PA
https://dillscelticfest.com
Delighted to being back AGAIN as part of this celebration of Celtic Culture! On the grounds of the wonderful and historic Dills Tavern. Tad Marks and I do one set 5:30-6:45. So much going on at this great festival--we would love to see you there! Info: irishtrad@embarqmail.com
Friday 24th April 2026
7:30 PM
Oxford (PA) Friends Folk Club
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 116 Lancaster Pike Oxford PA 19363
610-869-8076
So happy to have been invited back by the Friends Folk Club for so many years, and tonight we bring a big song bag of songs from the great folk songs of the 1960s, plus John Denver! I love the music of the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary, the New Christy Minstrels, and so many more---those great sing-along days of the great Folk Boom with songs like "If I Had a Hammer," "Charlie on the MTA," "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?", and so many more. Oxford favorite Steve Hobson joins on guitar---You will love it, and we hope to see you! Email: Bove1957@aol.com
Saturday 16th May 2026
10:00 AM
Colonial Scottish Games
Fair Hill Natural Resources Area on MD Rte. 273 Fairhill MD
http://fairhillscottishgames.org
(302) 309-0032
Great to be back at this fine Scottish festival in beautiful Fairhill, MD. Something for the whole family, whether you are Scottish or just love Scotland, and I hope to see you there! Performing with Tad Marks on fiddle and Steve Hobson on guitar! See you there!
Saturday 23rd May 2026
Burlington County Fairegrounds
1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd. Columbus NJ 08022
https://njrenfaire.com/wordpress/
After many performances at the invitation of the South Jersey Celtic Society's special weekend at the Faire, it is great to return as a special guest as part of the regular run! Come and celebrate all that is olde and magical! Exact performance times TBA. Check back soon and see you there!
Sunday 24th May 2026
Burlington County Fairegrounds
1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd. Columbus NJ 08022
https://njrenfaire.com/wordpress/
After many performances at the invitation of the South Jersey Celtic Society's special weekend at the Faire, it is great to return as a special guest as part of the regular run! Come and celebrate all that is olde and magical! Exact performance times TBA. Check back soon and see you there!
Thursday 11th June 2026
6:30 PM
Middletown Free Library
464 S. Old Middletown Road Middletown PA 19063
https://www.MiddletownFreeLibrary.org
610-566-7828
Great to return to the wonderful library auditorium for a fine evening of early American music, much of which dates back to the birth of our nation as we celebrate 250 years! Fiddler Tad Marks joins us---I hope to see you there!
email for information: MIREFERENCE@delcolibraries.org
Sunday 14th June 2026
3:00 PM
The Old Yellow Meeting House
70 Yellow Meetinghouse Rd Cream Ridge NJ 8514
http://www.oymh.org/
(609) 234-8357
So glad to be returning to this acoustically amazing old meetinghouse! It does my heart good to sing here---songs of Early America and the sea today! Enjoy the old historic cemetery with a self guided tour. Picnicers before the concert are welcome. Refreshment provided by the Friends of the Old Yellow Meeting House. Tad Marks on fiddle! You'll love this place, see you there.
Email: Cindy.Bloom-Cronin@outlook.com
Saturday 18th July 2026
7:30 PM
North Elk Coffeehouse
St. Mary-Anne's Church, 315 S. Main Street North East MD
http://www.stmaryanne.org/coffeehouse.html
(410) 287-5522
Really great to be back at this popular concert series! A wonderful night of songs of Ireland, Scotland and the Sea. Delicious refreshments are served and I hope you can be there! Proceeds go to the worthy cause of "Meeting Ground" for their work with the homeless in Cecil County, MD Info: mcfasselj@verizon.net
Monday 20th July 2026
6:30 PM
Ocean County Library
101 Washington Street Toms River NJ
http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org
(732) 349-6200
Great to return to the wonderful library auditorium for a fine evening of early American music --- much of which dates back to the birth of our nation as we celebrate 250 years! Fiddler Tad Marks joins us---I hope to see you there! Contact email: lkostiha@theoceancountylibrary.org
Saturday 8th August 2026
9:00 AM
Maine Highland Games at the Thomas Point Beach
82 Ridge Rd Windsor ME 04363
http://www.mainehighlandgames.org
207-242-8588
Delighted to be back at one of my favorite festivals anywhere. You will enjoy the music, dance, crafts and friendship of the Down East Scots! Hope to see you there!
Sunday 23rd August 2026
5:00 PM
Primitive Hall
830 North Chatham Road West Grove PA
http://www.primitivehall.org/
I am so *looking forward* to returning for a concert at this historic gem of Chester County---A beautiful lawn surrounds the 1738 House, kept in amazing condition by the Primitive Hall Foundation. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic box---fiddler Tad Marks, guitarist Steve Hobson and I will do the rest with an array of traditional songs your family will enjoy---and note the Hall is open for touring that day from 3:00 - 4:30! Email for info: trishscott456@gmail.com
Sunday 30th August 2026
7:00 PM
Rotary Park
400 Lafayette Street Cape May NJ
https://www.capemaycity.com/rotary-park-concerts
So great to be back in this BEAUTIFUL coastal NJ town bringing a big songbag of Celtic and maritime songs. Tad Marks joins on fiddle, Steve Hobson on guitar. There is limited bench seating, so bring a lawn chair just in case. See you there!
Friday 11th September 2026
7:00 PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
201 Mount Royal Ave. Aberdeen MD 21001
http://www.stpaulselc.org
(410) 272-3111
Very honored to be asked to bring a tribute to our awesome active duty military, our wonderful veterans, and our incredible community of first responders in tonight's performance, as we remember the events of 9/11 and those who stood up for us. Many great songs from our military's gallant song book, songs I have written myself, and others to round out a wonderful evening with fiddler Tad Marks and guitarist Steve Hobson. Hope you can be there---and bring one who has served our country with you! info: stpauls@stpaulselc.org
Saturday 12th September 2026
11:00 AM
9th Annual Covenanter Scottish Festival
1199 Valley Road Quarryville PA 17566
https://www.covenanterscottishfestival.com/
Great to be back---one of my favorites events anywhere :) ! Performing with fiddler Tad Marks at one of the nicest Celtic events in my corner of Pennsylvania. Check back for additional details. Hope to see you there!
Sunday 13th September 2026
4:00 PM
Jerusalem Mill and Village
2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville MD
http://www.jerusalemmill.org/
410-877-3560
So happy to be back at historic Jerusalem Mill, songs of Early America and the Celtic lands! We love this incredible site and the folks who maintain it with tender loving care---I hope to see you! Tad Marks joins on fiddle, Steve Hobson on guitar!
Saturday 26th September 2026
11:00 AM
Lime Rock Park
60 White Hollow Rd, Lakeville CT Lakeville
https://limerock.com/event/litchfield-hills-highland-games/
A brand-new Scottish festival organization---had a wonderful time in 2024 and 2025---and I am delighted to be coming back to Connecticut!! Bring the family you will love it, and such gorgeous scenery, nestled in the hills.
Saturday 26th September 2026
1:00 PM
Manor Church
505 Street Road Cochranville PA 19330
(717) 808-5870 info
So excited to bring Early American Music to this great celebration of the founding of Londonderry Township! Food, games, lots of family activities and Tad Marks and I bring the great songs of old---we perform 1-3 pm in the church. Would love to see you there!
Sunday 11th October 2026
11:00 AM
Scotland (CT) Highland Games
Brooklyn Fairgrounds - 15 Fairgrounds Rd Brooklyn CT 06234
http://scotlandgames.org
So nice to be back in this wonderful festival--- the leaves are brilliant golds and reds this time of year---carried aloft by the fall breezes. I love bringing my music here, and I hope to see you! Please note the new location at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Fiddler Tad Marks returns! Info email: info@scotlandgames.org
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
7:30 PM
Delta by Marriott Hotel
7736 Adrienne Drive Breinigsville PA
Great to be back performing some great music from the American Civil War, and the stories behind the songs. Please contact the organization with this email if you would like to attend for instructions. Email: kleinschmidt@ptd.net
Saturday 7th November 2026
7:30 PM
Silver Lake Nature Center
1306 Bath Road Bristol PA
https://silverlakenaturecenter.org/
(215) 785-1177
So great to be back! Singing songs of the great groups of the 1960s, such as Peter, Paul, and Mary and the Kingston Trio AND one of my favorite singer/songwriters John Denver in concert at this beautiful nature center. Enjoy the trails and exhibits, then relax and sing along in the auditorium. Visit the website for lots of info on this treasure of Bucks County, and bring the family! With Steve Hobson on guitar and Tad Marks on fiddle! Email: pacutter@buckscounty.org.