Upcoming Events

Scotland in Connecticut!

Sunday 8th October 2023
11:00 AM
Scotland (CT) Highland Games
Edward Waldo Homestead, Waldo Road  Scotland CT
http://scotlandgames.org
(860) 822-8060
So nice to be back in this beautiful area--- 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! Fiddler Tad Marks returns! Email: apnsdean@aol.com


Celtic and Maritime Music in Historic Olde New Castle (DE)!

Tuesday 17th October 2023
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!


Concert in Perkasie, PA!

Saturday 21st October 2023
7:30 PM
Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse
Perkasie Mennonite Meetinghouse, 320 W. Chestnut Street  Perkasie PA 18944
http://www.perkmenno.net/coffeehouse/
215.257.3117
This must be the 11th time or so I have been invited to sing at this wonderful coffeehouse/concert series. It is always great to be back---) I hope to see you all there---singing lots of original, Celtic and maritime musical tonight, and joined by my friend/fiddler Tad Marks!


Music of John Denver in Burlington County NJ

Sunday 22nd October 2023
2:00 PM
Burlington County Library Auditorium
5 Pioneer Boulevard  Westampton NJ
https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/events/7705
(609) 267-9660
**NEW DATE FROM POSTPONED CONCERT** 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


Concert in Colora, MD!

Friday 3rd November 2023
7:00 PM
West Nottingham Presbyterian Church
1195 Firetower Road  Colora MD 21917
http://westnottinghampc.com/wp/
410-658-6366
My third time performing in this beautiful church, I sure hope you can join us! Lots of great traditional songs, Celtic songs, and even a few of John Denver. Tad Marks joins on fiddle, looking forward to seeing you there! email: r.orndorf@zoominternet.net


Tribute to the Irish Brigade in Lancaster, PA!

Saturday 4th November 2023
12:00 AM
Lancaster Tennis and Yacht Club
2615 Columbia Ave  Lancaster PA 17603
https://www.liacs.org/
TBD
Delighted to be invited to bring the Irish Brigade program to the Lancaster County Irish Society---they meet at this nice Tennis and yacht club, but you are invited! After the program detailed below I will be presenting some great Irish songs by your request---hope to see you here! Journey in song and story through the Civil War guided by heroic Irish-American Capt. James Haggerty of the 69th New York State Militia, which so boldly fought in the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861. Charlie Zahm, renowned traditional balladeer and multi-instrumentalist, recreates in first-person the Donegal immigrant, who rose through the ranks of the state militia system in New York, and took the field knowing full-well he and his men were watched by both the United States (the land of his adoption) and Ireland (the land of the exile’s birth). Haggerty gave his last full measure of devotion to his adopted land at Bull Run, and this program features Zahm as our guide Haggerty leading the audience through the heroic story of the Irish Brigade, formed in part by the men of the old 69th, as they covered themselves in glory in every major battle of the Army of the Potomac.


Tribute to John Denver in Bucks County (PA)!

Saturday 4th November 2023
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.


Tribute to the Irish Brigade in Lancaster, PA!

Sunday 5th November 2023
12:00 AM
Lancaster Tennis and Yacht Club
2615 Columbia Ave  Lancaster PA 17603
https://www.liacs.org/
TBD
Delighted to be invited to bring the Irish Brigade program to the Lancaster County Irish Society---they meet at this nice Tennis and yacht club, but you are invited! After the program detailed below I will be presenting some great Irish songs by your request---hope to see you here! Journey in song and story through the Civil War guided by heroic Irish-American Capt. James Haggerty of the 69th New York State Militia, which so boldly fought in the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861. Charlie Zahm, renowned traditional balladeer and multi-instrumentalist, recreates in first-person the Donegal immigrant, who rose through the ranks of the state militia system in New York, and took the field knowing full-well he and his men were watched by both the United States (the land of his adoption) and Ireland (the land of the exile’s birth). Haggerty gave his last full measure of devotion to his adopted land at Bull Run, and this program features Zahm as our guide Haggerty leading the audience through the heroic story of the Irish Brigade, formed in part by the men of the old 69th, as they covered themselves in glory in every major battle of the Army of the Potomac.


Celtic and Maritime Music in Historic Olde New Castle (DE)!

Tuesday 7th November 2023
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!


Coffeehouse Concert near Baltimore!

Friday 17th November 2023
7:00 PM
Morgan's Coffeehouse
6750 Woodbine Road  Woodbine MD 21797
https://morganchapel.church/coffeehouse.html#
(410) 970-2485
Delighted to be on this year's roster of traditional musicians at a new venue for us! Tad Marks joins oin fiddle for an evenings of acoustic music al over the traditional map----would love to see you there!


Celtic Concert in Pennsville NJ!

Saturday 18th November 2023
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


Celtic Christmas Concert in Delaware County PA!

Sunday 19th November 2023
1:00 PM
Middletown Presbyterian Church
273 S. Old Middletown Road  Media PA
https://www.middletownpres.org/
(610) 565-4080
So happy to be invited **back** to share the music of the Celtic lands in this beautiful church this afternoon! The church celebrated 300 years of service in 2020 honoring the Scots and Scots-Irish church fathers---and the celebration continues! Tad Marks joins on fiddle! Email for info: sereed2@verizon.net


Celtic Christmas Concert in Levittown, PA!

Friday 1st December 2023
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


Celtic Christmas Concert in Aberdeen, MD!

Saturday 2nd December 2023
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


Celtic Christmas concert in Mount Holly, NJ!

Sunday 3rd December 2023
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 form Scotland and Ireland! Info: jcpetersestes@yahoo.com


Thursday Noontime Concert! (Wilmington, DE)

Thursday 7th December 2023
12:30 PM
First & Central Presbyterian Church
1101 N. Market Street  Wilmington DE
http://marketstreetmusicde.org/
(302) 654-5371
Great to be back for an afternoon (30 minute) concert of song at this beautiful and historic church as part of this this esteemed series---Celtic and Christmas music today!! See you there!


Oxford, PA, Celtic Christmas Concert!

Friday 8th December 2023
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


Celtic Christmas in Perkasie, PA!

Saturday 9th December 2023
7:00 PM
Solomons United Church of Christ
2990 Bedminster Rd.  Perkasie PA
http://www.solomonsucc.org
(215) 795-2923
The last 12 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


Afternoon Celtic Christmas Concert in NJ!

Saturday 9th December 2023
1:30 PM
First Baptist Church of Allentown, NJ
72 Waker Avenue (Rte 526)  Upper Freehold Twp. NJ 08501
http://firstbaptistallentownnj.org/

I am so looking forward to returning and bringing a big bag of Celtic and Christmas songs to this beautiful church! Plenty of parking, and it is a true delight to be asked back, and again this time with wonderful fiddler Tad Marks---I hope you can join us!


Celtic Christmas Concert in Historic Church near Harrisburg, PA!

Sunday 10th December 2023
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 fifth Christmas show here and would love to bring in a wonderful crowd! :) Questions, best bet to call the phone number.


Celtic and Maritime Music in Historic Olde New Castle (DE)!

Tuesday 12th December 2023
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!


Celtic Christmas Concert in Pottstown, PA!

Wednesday 13th December 2023
7:00 PM
St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
Beech and Hanover Streets  Pottstown PA
http://www.saintaloysius.net/

I am so looking forward to this Celtic Christmas concert, and my first visit to this church! Would love to see you there! Thank you to the Hennessey Family for making this happen!


Celtic Christmas in Exton, PA!

Friday 15th December 2023
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 to this beautiful church for so many Celtic Christmas Concerts! A collection of beautiful songs of Christmas, plus many from the Celtic lands! I always have had a great time here---I hope you can be there too! Info: dmycpa@verizon.net


Celtic Christmas Concert in Medford, NJ!

Saturday 16th December 2023
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


Celtic Christmas Concert in Lewes, DE!

Sunday 17th December 2023
4:00 PM
The Anchor Coffeehouse at Groome Church
601 Savannah Road  Lewes DE 19958
http://www.groomechurchlewes.org
(302) 645-6256
I am so excited to bring my Celtic Christmas show to beautiful seaside Lewes Delaware again---7TH time in 2023! It will be such a joy to be back, and I hope you can be here too! Songs of the season, Celtic songs, and beautiful songs of the sea. Email contact: mdarlingbox@aol.com


Robert Burns Afternoon Supper

Saturday 20th January 2024
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


Celebration of Robert Burns in Philadelphia!

Saturday 27th January 2024
6:00 PM
Lazaretto Ballroom
99 Wanamaker Ave  Essington, PA 19029


Hosted by the Valley of Philadelphia, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Knights of St. Andrew. From the organization: "Come join the Valley of Philadelphia for our 2nd Annual Robert Burns Supper Celebration with Poems, Music, and Life accomplishments of Robert Burns the Bard of Scotland. Great Scottish food, poetry, songs, toasts, and loads of fun! Menu: Cock-A-Leekie Soup, Haggis, Whisky Sauce, Chicken Marsala, Neeps and Tates, Seasonal Vegetable, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Soda." I will be providing music of the Bard---would love to see you there! Email for captronboice@gmail.com


Scottish Celebration in Chester County PA!

Saturday 3rd February 2024
5:00 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


Celtic Concert in Souderton, PA!

Sunday 11th February 2024
4:00 PM
Zwingli UCC
350 Wilie Ave.  Souderton PA 18964
www.https://www.zwingli.org/
(215) 723-1186
I am so looking forward to performing again at this church as part of their music series! Hope you can join us for a great early evening of Celtic songs old and new, and Tad Marks joins on fiddle! email for all info: ginomattes@gmail.com)


Lincoln Day Parade in Philadelphia!

Monday 12th February 2024
12:00 PM
The Esteemed Union League
140 South Broad Street  Philadelphia PA
http://www.unionleague.org/
(215) 563-6500
So looking forward to the wonderful Grand Parade in honor of our 16th President, and the joyous receptions at the historic Union League. If you are one of the marchers, please join the gang upstairs for wonderful camaraderie, warm drinks, and I am sure songs will be shared! Look at the website for pics of this historic landmark, I very much enjoy being part of the parade and the whole day. Info, email: awaskie01@gmail.edu


Annual Scottish Celebration of Robert Burns in Elkton, MD!

Friday 16th February 2024
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 2024! Tad Marks joins on fiddle. Information and tickets, visit website or email: Alisa@CecilLandTrust.org


"An Evening Of Music with Charlie Zahm"

Saturday 17th February 2024
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! "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).


Celtic Concert in Hampton, NH!

Friday 1st March 2024
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---just in time for the Irish month of March! 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


Celtic Concert in Derry, NH!

Saturday 2nd March 2024
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 of the Emerald Isle and other Celtic Favorites---just in time for the Irish month of March. Always a joy to be in the Granite State---would love to see you here tonight! Tickets are available online at BrownPaperTickets.com or at the door. If you have questions, please contact Bruce Cameron at CameronBrosNH@gmail.com


Celtic House Concert in CT!

Sunday 3rd March 2024
2:00 PM
The Jarvis House
 Portland CT
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090305460340

"Built in 1887 by Charles Jarvis, hosts Intimate house concerts to promote Celtic music in Connecticut" So looking forward to being part of this Celtic Music House Concert Series put on by two very talented musician friends!! Songs of the Celtic Lands and Seas today, would love to see you here this afternoon---email for all the details! For all info: portland.and.district.pipers@gmail.com


Irish Music in Tom River, NJ!

Monday 4th March 2024
6:30 PM
Ocean County Library
101 Washington St.  Toms River NJ
https://theoceancountylibrary.org/
732-349-6200
So happy to be back at this great library, this time performing music of Ireland just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Spend the evening on a musical journey through the Emerald Isle here tonight! email: lkostiha@theoceancountylibrary.org>


Music Tribute to the Irish Brigade via Zoom!

Thursday 7th March 2024
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 Journey in song and story through the Civil War guided by heroic Irish-American Capt. James Haggerty of the 69th New York State Militia, which so boldly fought in the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861. Charlie Zahm, renowned traditional balladeer and multi-instrumentalist, recreates in first-person the Donegal immigrant, who rose through the ranks of the state militia system in New York, and took the field knowing full-well he and his men were watched by both the United States (the land of his adoption) and Ireland (the land of the exile’s birth). Haggerty gave his last full measure of devotion to his adopted land at Bull Run, and this program features Zahm as our guide Haggerty leading the audience through the heroic story of the Irish Brigade, formed in part by the men of the old 69th, as they covered themselves in glory in every major battle of the Army of the Potomac.


Chester County (PA) Irish Concert

Friday 8th March 2024
7:00 PM
Doe Run Presbyterian Church
3104 Doe Run Church Road  Coatesville PA
http://www.doerun.org/

I am so happy to be invited back to sing the great songs of Ireland in this beautiful and historic church near my home. Tad Marks joins on fiddle and Steve Hobson on guitar---will be a wonderful time and always incredible refreshments! I do hope you can join us!!! Email: lathea@verizon.net)


Celtic Fest in North East, MD!

Saturday 9th March 2024
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!


Irish Music at the Burlington County, NJ, Library Auditorium!

Sunday 10th March 2024
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


Celtic Concert in Exton, PA!

Friday 15th March 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* (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


Celtic Concert in Franklinville, NJ!

Thursday 21st March 2024
6:30 PM
Franklin Township Library
1584 Coles Mill Road  Franklinville NJ 08322
https://ftlnj.org/
856-694-2833
Looking forward to returning with a big songbag of songs from Ireland, Scotland, and the Sea! Would love to see you here tonight! For info: nniziolek@ftlnj.org


Saint Patrick's Celtic Concert in Maryland!

Saturday 20th April 2024
6:30 PM
Cecil County Library - Elkton MD
301 Newark Ave  Elkton MD 21921
https://www.cecilcountylibrary.org/
(410) 996-6269
Delighted to return to this wonderful library with a big collection of songs of Ireland, Scotland and the Sea! Just in time for Saint Patrick's Day! I hope to see you there---PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION THROUGH THE LINK!! Info: pgarvin@cecilcountylibrary.org


"Catonsville Concerts at 3"! (Maryland)

Sunday 21st April 2024
3:00 PM
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road  Catonsville MD 21228
https://www.catonsvilleconcerts.org/
410-747-6180
Delighted to be invited to be a part of this esteemed concert series---over 25 years running! A mix of Celtic and maritime songs, joined by Tad Marks on fiddle on Steve Hobson on guitar! Hope to see you here!


Scottish Program: The Jacobite Risings in Burlington County, NJ!

Saturday 27th April 2024
2:00 PM
Burlington County Library Auditorium
5 Pioneer Boulevard  Westampton NJ 8060
http://www.bcls.lib.nj.us
(609) 267-9660
"I will share the fate o' my Prince, and so shall every man over whom God and Nature has given me power!" Sit back and enjoy the Scottish Jacobite experience of Scotland, in which the exiled Stuarts made many attempts with their loyal Highlanders to try to regain their throne. It is a great story in song and spoken word as Charlie portrays Sir John MacDonald, a true Jacobite who fought along with Prince Charlie. This program followed by some great Scottish songs in concert. Email for info: programs@bcls.lib.nj.us


South Jersey Celtic Society Robert Burns Celebration!

Saturday 4th May 2024
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---this is a much bigger and expanded event this year! Check back for more details!


Back at the Gwynedd Friends Meeting Coffeehouse (North Wales, PA)!

Saturday 11th May 2024
8:00 PM
Gwynedd Friends Meeting
US Route 202 and Sumneytown Pike  Gwynedd PA
https://www.gwyneddmeeting.org/Groups/355045/Coffeehouse.aspx
215-699-3055
So nice to be back at this wonderful concert series---it has been a few years for me, but I hope to see my friends (no pun intended) there again! Tad Marks joins on fiddle! I have wonderful memories here, hope we all can make some new ones tonight---Please come out and support the series, and enjoy some great Celtic and Maritime music! email: mikemanton52@yahoo.com


3nd Annual air Hill Scottish Games Nite in Elkton

Friday 17th May 2024
6:30 PM
Elk River Brewing
112 E Main St.  Elkton MD 21921
fairhillscottishgames.org

Great to be back at this fine venue, this time at the invitation of the great Colonial (Fairhill) Games, which take place the next day! Excellent night to enjoy before the big fest, lots going on, much more to be announed! hope to see you there!


Maryland Scottish Games!

Saturday 18th May 2024
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! The venue is is close but not exactly the same, please check the Games website above to keep up with the chages. See you there!


Scottish Fest at Old Orchard Beach Maine!!!

Saturday 1st June 2024
10:00 AM
Old Orchard Beach Scottish Fest
Veterans Memorial Park  Old Orchard Beach ME
http://mainescottishfest.com/
(207) 590-4201
My 7th 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


Scottish Tattoo in Mystic, Connecticut!

Sunday 9th June 2024
12:00 PM
St. Edmund's Retreat
Enders Island  Mystic CT
https://endersisland.secure.retreat.guru/program/st-edmunds-3rd-annual-pipes-drums-flag-day-tattoo/?lang=en
860-536-0565
Delighted to be invited BACK again as part of this wonderful afternoon Tattoo, featuring the St. Edmund’s Pipes and Drums, dancers, and yours truly---all on a beautiful and scenic CT island! Would love to see you there at this popular family-friendly event! info@endersisland.org


Maine Festival Performances!

Saturday 17th August 2024
9:00 AM
Maine Highland Games at the Thomas Point Beach
29 Meadow Rd.  Brunswick ME
http://www.mainehighlandgames.org
207-242-8588
Delighted to be back at one of my favorite festivals anywhere. Back at Thomas Point Beach! You will enjoy the music, dance, crafts and friendship of the Down East Scots! Hope to see you there!


Christmas Music at the Burlington County Library Auditorium!

Sunday 1st December 2024
2:00 PM
Burlington County Library
5 Pioneer Boulevard  Westampton NJ
https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us
(609) 267-9660
So happy to be invited *back* to present music of the Christmas Season as part of music series today, again in the beautiful auditorium. So great to be back at the Yuletide season, would certainly love to see you! 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