Le Vent du Nord was last here seven years ago, a last minute, mid-week booking held at the Robin Theatre. The night proved to be incredibly memorable for those in the quickly sold out house.
Grosse Isle
Grosse Isle is one of a few Celtic bands that features the uilleann pipes – often called the Union pipes or Irish pipes – a complex set of bellows, reeds, a chanter, drones and regulators. Uilleann pipes are quieter than other pipes, and usually played sitting down. The drones found in haunting Irish melodies often originate from uilleann pipes. Grosse Isle sings and play a wide variety of instruments. We welcome them to the Ten Pound Fiddle.
St. Pat’s Day Sing-Along – 6pm Show
EARLY SHOW! Let’s sing a few Irish songs on St. Pat’s Day! Last year was so much fun we’re doing two shows this year. Pick your time, grab a beverage at nearby Sleepwalker or the REO Town Tavern, and come sing! Lyric sheets provided. Song leaders Michael McConeghy, Abbey Hoffman, and Sally Potter.
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
One of the most popular acts on the traditional folk music circuit, Alisdair and Natalie return to the Fiddle to present an extended conversation between a fiddle and cello.
Solas
Last year, Celtic Supergroup Solas completed a huge North American reunion tour marking the band’s 30th anniversary. They had so much fun they are doing it again this year, and the Fiddle is on their schedule.
VERY LAST and ABSOLUTE FINAL Used CD and LP Fiddle Scout Fund-Raiser
From 11 am – 9 pm, it will be your last opportunity to sift through thousands of classic folk, blues and Americana CDs and LPs, most for $1 each. All proceeds go to fund Fiddle Scouts, a program where musicians play music with children.
Cecilia
Continuing the Fiddle tradition of presenting premier musicians, Cecilia features three of Canada’s finest interpreters of both Celtic and Quebecois traditions
From Ireland, JigJam
Bluegrass meets Celtic when JigJam starts to play.
“JigJam demonstrates a verve and versatility that allows them to transcend any singular style and simply create a sound that doesn’t defer to any preconceived parameters. In that regard they are fully capable of conveying any number of truly tuneful treats” -BLUEGRASS TODAY
Jake Blount and Nic Gareiss and Simon Chrisman
Lansing’s Nic Gareiss travels the world both performing and teaching dance. Each season, Nic gathers very talented friends and plans a Michigan tour, making a Friday night stop at The Ten Pound Fiddle. This year, Nic and Old Time musician Jake Blount and hammered dulcimer player Simon Chrisman will combine their sound and talent to present a night of exceptional performance pieces.
RUNA
RUNA breathes fresh life into traditional Celtic music by digging into the songs and tunes to find the universal thread that binds past to present.
Tall Poppy String Band and Northern Resonance
Co-produced with the Robin Theatre. Two phenomenal trios, bringing stellar examples of American and Swedish string music traditions, one one bill!
The Very, Very Last and FINAL Used CD and LP Fund-Raiser for Fiddle Scouts
Your last opportunity to sift through thousands of classic folk, blues and Americana CDs and LPs, most for $1 each. All proceeds go to fund Fiddle Scouts, a program where musicians play music with children.
John Doyle
You have seen him in Solas or playing with Liz Carroll. Don’t miss this very rare solo visit by one of Celtic musics superstars!
Joe Jencks, Alternative Holiday Sale Concert
Co-Produced with The Peace Education Center/ Alternative Holiday Sale. A veteran of the peace and justice caucus under the folk music umbrella, Joe Jencks presents songs to make us laugh, cry and sing along.
From Nova Scotia, Cassie & Maggie
“With songs ranging from heartbreakingly beautiful and soft to loud and boisterous, Cassie and Maggie’s sisterly voices blend in such a way that you automatically know it is genetic… theirs are voices that wrap themselves around each other more than others.” -No Depression
“Song of Solstice” featuring OCEAN Celtic Quartet
A Celtic Christmas Celebration for all! Bring your voices, as you’ll be invited to sing along!
Sound an Echo: Sara Pajunen and Rachael Kilgour – Wednesday Show
In Sound an Echo, Rachael Kilgour and Sara Pajunen bridge their distinct yet complementary musical histories within traditional music from their European heritages. What happens when a Finnish fiddler extraordinaire teams up with a veteran singer songwriter? Magic. These Minnesota natives match energy, speed and intonation and deliver an evening of solid sound and song.
From Scotland, Old Blind Dogs
“The Old Blind Dogs play with a compelling energy and intoxicating rhythm,” says The Scotsman, “…as players and audience seem to share a wild ecstasy of emotion.”
Irish Quartet, Téada
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day week, this veteran Irish band presents both fine instrumentals and outstanding vocal performances. Do you love Celtic music? Do not miss this show!
POSTPONED: Sound an Echo: Sara Pajunen and Rachael Kilgour
POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022
POSTPONED From Scotland, Old Blind Dogs
“The Old Blind Dogs play with a compelling energy and intoxicating rhythm,” says The Scotsman, “…as players and audience seem to share a wild ecstasy of emotion.”
The Outside Track – Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
March 15, 2019 Performance. A Scots, Irish, and Cape Breton fusion of songs, tunes and step dance, The Outside Track is a young, tight, very talented, high-energy quintet which combines immense talent from three shores.
JigJam
JigJam is a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. Blending the best of traditional Irish music with bluegrass and Americana in a new genre which has been branded as ‘iGrass’, their onstage energy along with their virtuos musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world. “Here’s an Irish band that’s going to impact the world as hard as Clancy Brothers or U2 if they get only half a chance.”
MWSFF Concert: House of Hamill, and Liz Carroll with Nic Gareiss and harpist Maeve Gilchrist
Chicago’s premier Irish fiddler Liz Carroll is joined by harpist Maeve Gilchrist, and Lansing’s own dance phenom Nic Gareiss. Opening the night will be intricate, unpredictable arrangements of traditional songs and fiddle tunes; compelling and catchy original songs and completely unexpected covers, by Philadelphia’s House of Hamill.
The Seamus Egan Project
Seamus Egan (Solas, Shanachie Records) teams up with composer and guitarist Kyle Sanna, and multi-instrumentalist Owen Marshall (The Press Gang, Haas, Walsh and Marshall) to present an incredible evening of world-class music, steeped in the Celtic tradition.
The Outside Track – Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
A Scots, Irish, and Cape Breton fusion of songs, tunes and step dance, The Outside Track is a young, tight, very talented, high-energy quintet which combines immense talent from three shores. On the weekend of St. Pat’s Day, don’t miss live Celtic music at its finest!
Annual Ten Pound Fiddle Membership Meeting, 6 pm – 7 pm. All are welcome. (Only) Fiddle members vote on any issues. Meet the Fiddle Board of Directors. MSU Community Music School, East Lansing.
Jarlath Henderson – Sunday Concert
Renowned primarily for his extraordinary prowess on Uilleann pipes and whistles, Henderson is fast emerging as an equally gifted vocalist. (Similar to last season’s Le Vent Du Nord show) this very special Sunday concert is one of those extraordinary events you will not want to miss!
ANNUAL PUB SING at The AMP 7:30pm: Finvarra’s Wren, 9pm Pub Sing, led by Sally Potter
Detroit-area quartet, Finvarra’s Wren, will present a set of Irish songs and tunes, followed by a Pub Sing, led by song leader Sally Potter. Lyric sheets provided. Crafts beer available, refreshments provided.
From Toronto – The Fitzgeralds
“The Fitzgeralds are standout musicians in our Canadian music industry…The caliber of musicianship is very high- I think together they are beautiful blend of gorgeous fiddle music, and top rate, absolutely exhilarating dance routines.” -Natalie MacMaster, Cape Breton Fiddling Sensation
The Ragbirds – In Concert
“It’s rare to hear something new and exciting in the realm of folk/roots music, but the careful alchemists of The Ragbirds have given us just that!” -Bryan Rodgers, Homegrown Music Network