Saturday 12th October 2024
12:00 PM
https://sjceltic.org/CeltFest.htm
So happy to be invited to this wonderful 2-day event sponsored by the great South Jersey Celtic Society, one of the most active societies in the States---always doing something amazing! Tad Marks and I are doing 2 sets on the Saturday---check back for more info!
Sunday 13th October 2024
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
Saturday 2nd November 2024
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 one of my favorite singer/songwriters in this tribute 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 Tad Marks on fiddle! Email: pacutter@buckscounty.org.
Sunday 3rd November 2024
2:00 PM
Burlington County Library Auditorium
5 Pioneer Boulevard Westampton NJ
https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/events/7705
(609) 267-9660
So great to return to this wonderful auditorium---this time for a great free concert featuring the music of John Denver! Do you love those old songs "Take Me Home Country Roads", "Rocky Mountain High" or "Annie's Song"? Then hope to see you here! 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
Saturday 9th November 2024
2:00 PM
Moorestown Library
111 West Second St. Moorestown NJ 08057
https://moorestownlibrary.org/
856-234-0333
So happy to be invited to this welcoming library to sing the great songs of Scotland, Ireland and the Sea! It will be a joy this afternoon, and I would love to see you here! email for information: chawendrio@moorestownlibrary.org
Saturday 9th November 2024
7:00 PM
Trinity United Methodist Church
S Broadway & Church St Pennsville NJ 8070
https://www.tumc-pv.org
856.678.5147
Very much looking forward to returning for a concert in Pennsville NJ, right across the river from Olde New Castle DE! Bringing some great songs and tunes from the Celtic Lands and the Sea. I hope you can be there, this will be a great night! email for info: jthom49830@gmail.com
Tuesday 12th November 2024
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!
Sunday 1st December 2024
2:00 PM
1st United Methodist Church
25 Brainerd Street Mount Holly NJ 08016
http://www.firstumcmounthollynj.org/
(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
Thursday 5th December 2024
7:00 PM
St Francis of Assisi Church
136 Saxer Avenue Springfield PA 19064
https://www.sfaparish.org/
610-328-9831
I am so looking forward to coming back to bring a great evening of Celtic and Christmas songs to this beautiful church! I would love it if you could be there too. Tad Marks joins on fiddle, and it will be a wonderful evening! email for info: patrooneybrown@verizon.net
Friday 6th December 2024
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 7th December 2024
1:00 PM
Moorestown NJ
https://www.njdar.org/moorestown-chapter-nsdar.html
A private event, but you can join the organization! See the website, and thankful they have asked me back!
Saturday 7th December 2024
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 8th December 2024
2:00 PM
Old Monaghan Church
15 E. Church St. Dillsburg PA 17019
https://www.dillsburgarts.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.
Tuesday 10th December 2024
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!
Wednesday 11th December 2024
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 12th December 2024
7:00 PM
Medford Friends Meeting House
Medford Friends Meetinghouse, 14 Union Street Medford NJ
https://www.quakercloud.org/cloud/medford-friends-meeting
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! Email for info: rlbucko@comcast.net
Friday 13th December 2024
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 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 14th December 2024
7:00 PM
Solomons United Church of Christ
2990 Bedminster Rd. Perkasie PA
http://www.solomonsucc.org
(215) 795-2923
The last 13 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 15th December 2024
7:00 PM
Bread box Theater
220 Valley Street Willimantic PA
https://breadboxfolk.org/index.html
So happy to bring my Celtic Christmas concert to this very charming theater in Connecticut! It is always wonderful to share songs of the Season in beautiful New England, and I hope to see you there! Contact info on the website.
Friday 20th December 2024
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 21st December 2024
7:00 PM
Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church
500 McKennans Church Rd. Wilmington DE 19808
https://www.rccpc.org/
So happy to return to this beautiful church, but this time for a Celtic Christmas concert! I will be adding more detail when available, but please put this down on your calendar!
Saturday 18th January 2025
6:00 PM
O'Connor's American Bar & Grill
1383 Monmouth Rd Eastampton NJ 08060
http://www.sjceltic.org/
I am so happy to be invited back to share the songs and stories of the Great Bard Robert Burns with this wonderful Society this evening---I hope to see you at the "Supper" Saturday night!
https://sjceltic.org
Saturday 18th January 2025
11:30 AM
The Episcopal Church of the Messiah
1001 Dekalb Pike Lower Gwynedd PA 19002
Come and enjoy a delicious brunch in honor of the great Scottish Bard at this beautiful church, right next to the William Penn Inn! Sponsored by the Charnwood Forest Chapter of Daughters of the British Empire. Great food, wonderful Rabbie Burns Music, pipers, and the list goes on!
RSVP Sara Lang 215-470-4995, via email: Saraleeper@me.com
Saturday 25th January 2025
5:00 PM
Scottish Society of Central PA Robert Burns Supper!
Radison Hotel, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass Camp Hill PA
http://www.pennscots.org/
(717) 238-7680
I am very much looking forward to returning to perform for this fine society! Enjoy the delicious dinner, the historical and stately toasts! A tribute to the Great Bard of Scotland Rabbie Burns, and a toast to the best of Scotia. Tad Marks joins on fiddle! Social hour begins at 5, Haggis Ceremony at 6 sharp! Info and tickets: scotsocietycpa@gmail.com
Friday 31st January 2025
6:00 PM
Edward Walls Activity Center
300 Tawes Drive Elkton MD 21921
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
Saturday 1st February 2025
6:00 PM
Burns Night at Historic Beale Manor
200 South Church Street Parkesburg PA 19365
https://fb.me/e/2VCPz803l?mibextid=N4tvPT
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 8th February 2025
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!
"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 267-664-0231or email kapcharlkp@gmail.com. Checks can be made out to St. Andrew's and mailed to the church" (address above).
Saturday 1st March 2025
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 6th March 2025
7:00 PM
North Shore Civil War Roundtable
145 Pidgeon Hill Road (South Huntington Public Library) Huntington Station NY 11746
631-549-4411
Delighted to be asked back via the magic of the internet, and you are invited! Please email for information: hbsavitt@sks-law.com
Saturday 8th March 2025
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!
Sunday 9th March 2025
2:00 PM
First United Methodist Church
23 Willow Street Mystic CT 6355
http://www.firstumcmystic.org/
SO HAPPY to be asked back for a program of my favorite songs of Ireland, Scotland and the Sea to this beautiful church in Mystic, at the heart of New England maritime history. This is a Kimball Benefit concert with all funds taken in going to support the local outreach. Hope to see you! email:alanandmary77@gmail.com
Friday 14th March 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* (ten 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 15th March 2025
2:00 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
Friday 11th April 2025
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 2nd May 2025
7:30 PM
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
63 E. Broadway Derry NH 03038
Returning to beautiful Derry, NH for an evening of great songs and stories of the Celtic Lands!. Always a joy to be in the Granite State---would love to see you here tonight! If you have questions, please contact Bruce Cameron at CameronBrosNH@gmail.com
Saturday 3rd May 2025
7:30 PM
Hampton United Methodist Church
525 Lafayette Rd, Hampton NH 03842
Returning to the beautiful seacoast of Hampton, NH for an evening of great songs and stories from Ireland, Scotland, and the Sea! Always a joy to be in the Granite State---would love to see you here tonight! Tickets are available in the church office, online at HamptonNHUMC.org, or at the door. If you have questions, please contact Donald Cameron at CameronBrosNH@gmail.com or leave a voice mail at (603) 475-7610
Wednesday 21st May 2025
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 7th June 2025
10:00 AM
Old Orchard Beach Scottish Fest
Veterans Memorial Park Old Orchard Beach ME
http://mainescottishfest.com/
(207) 590-4201
My 8th time at this festival, and it is ALWAYS great to be back Down East! Please come out and support the event---you will love it! And Old Orchard Beach is a destination spot---so beautiful! Great to bring the music of the Highlands back to one of my favorite places! Email: smacdonald@maine.rr.com
Sunday 8th June 2025
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---and the concert is free! 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
Sunday 27th July 2025
4:00 PM
Mohnton Bandshell
202 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton PA 19540
(610) 777-3911
Back again, we love it here! Join us for this sunset concert! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, as well as your singing voices and we will have a great time tonight---something a bit different: The great folks songs of the 1960s by the fantastic folk groups of those years, plus some music of John Denver! Steve Hobson joins on guitar, all my favorites, and I hope yours too! email for info: mifflinlibrary@mifflinlibrary.org
Sunday 24th August 2025
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 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
Friday 12th September 2025
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