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Traditional Concert Series

Title:Traditional Concert Series
Date & Time:Fri Jun 7, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location:Lyceum
201 S. Washington St.
Event Details:Irish music featuring Brian Conway (fiddle) and Brendan Dolan (piano, flute, and whistle). Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Free snacks; cash bar for beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail.

Brian Conway, one of the finest fiddlers in Irish music today, is a three-time All-Ireland champion. Born in the Bronx to parents who had both emigrated from County Tyrone, Brian is a New York fiddler whose playing comes straight from heart of the Sligo tradition. Brian's early mentors include Martin Wynne and Andy McGann.

Brian is joined by Brendan Dolan, a superb pianist, keyboardist, flutist, and whistle player. Brendan is the son of renowned Irish-traditional pianist Felix Dolan. He has worked with accordionist John Whelan, singer/songwriter Cathie Ryan, Andy Statman, Itzhak Perlman, and the group Atlantic Bridge, which also featured former Solas vocalist Karan Casey.
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Fees:$25/$12 ages 12-17
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Arts, Lyceum, Museums


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