Concert: Old Sod Series, Matthew Byrne from Newfoundland) - 25 Nov 2016

The Old Sod Society is delighted to welcome back the great Newfoundland traditional singer and guitarist, Matthew Byrne to the Old Sod Stage next month. Matthew's last concert for us garnered rave reviews from all who were there, and we hope the word gets around for a great show on Nov 25th.

Here are the details:

2015 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Traditional Album of the Year

Date: Friday November 25th
Time: 8pm: Doors open at 7:30pm.
Venue: Mill Road Community Space, 8 Ch. Mill, Chelsea, QC
Presented by The Old Sod Folk Music Society.
Tickets $18 in advance from www.ottawacontra.ca, or $20 at the door

Visit the Old Sod Society concert webpage for further information.

http://www.ottawacontra.ca/view/?concert

Watch and listen: www.matthewbyrne.net/media     (ed: superb!)

Concert: HISPANIA ! 29 October 2016

Dear Friends,

If you missed our HISPANIA ! concert last Spring, here is another opportunity to come on an enchanting musical journey with us…

This is a concert of beautifully unusual and rarely performed repertoire of Medieval and Renaissance Spain.

Soulful "Romances" of the Sephardic Jews are interwoven with songs of courtly love and tragic loss. In the second half you are invited to cross the ocean to hear a variety of rhythms of the Spanish diaspora of South America.

The performers are a blended group of Ottawa musicians with singer Sylvia Larrass, Greg Weeks on cello and tabla, Graham Lindsey on percussion and flute, and Celtic harp duo Acacia Lyra, with Janine Dudding and Susan Sweeney Hermon.

Saturday October 29, 8 pm. Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Ave. N. at Byron.

Tickets $20. can be purchased online at www.rasputins.ca or at the door. Doors open 7.30pm.

For an appetizer, click on the link below:
http://youtu.be/qFNalL2mbok

We hope to see you there !
Susan

Concert: Homage to Patagonia, The Welsh in Argentina - 12 Nov 2016

Bore da, gyfeillion,

I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful fall weather.

We want to remind you of our exciting new event this fall, a Homage to Patagonia, sponsored in part by the Celtic Chair at U of O.

Saturday, 12 November 2016 7:30 pm
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Roosevelt Avenue
Tickets $20

The evening begins with a tango demonstration by professional dancers, and continues with Welsh/Argentinian music presented by three groups, snacks (included in admission) and wine (cash bar).Also included is a short talk on the Welsh in Argentina and some of their folk tales, by Dr. Pawl Birt, one of the foremost authorities on the Patagonian Welsh and member of the Ottawa Welsh Society.

Please note that there is no meal, just a variety of snacks to sample the cuisine of Patagonia. Also, we must have an accurate count of attendees to plan adequately for the snacks. There are 80 spots available. To reserve a spot, please contact marilyn.e.jenkins@sympatico.ca or call me at 613-820-6687. The deadline is November 1st. Thanks.

Have a lovely day.

Marilyn

Workshops/Concert: Cape Breton Session music workshops - 29 October 2016

A series of two hour sessions - mix and match sessions to fill your day for a mini-Gaelic College experience! Students are expected to bring their own instrument, and may also bring music stands and recording devices if desired. Each session is $25, with a discount for those registering for two or more sessions.

All sessions are open to any age, however students 10 and under must have a parent or guardian stay onsite during the entire class.

Advance registration preferred, onsite registration will be available space permitting.

Please visit http://www.cbsession.com/Workshops.htm for complete information

Classes will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 2345 Alta Vista Rd. Ottawa, ON. Tickets for the house concert that Ben, Anita, Tyson and Zakk will be performing at later in the day must be reserved directly with the concert host Graham Crate at gcrate @ rogers . com.

Musicians/instructors (bios at above link):
Ben Miller - Small Pipes
Tyson Chen - Cape Breton Piano Accompaniment
Zakk Cormier - Celtic Guitar
Anita MacDonald - Cape Breton Fiddle/Stepdance

Concert/Ceili: Anna Ludlow - 21 Oct 2016

Concert: Brian Pickell Band - 15 Oct 2016, Chelsea QC.

Local musician James Stephen's reminds us of a great upcoming gig.

I will be playing with the Brian Pickell Band on Saturday,Oct 15th at the Mill Road Community Space in Chelsea.I am always honoured to be in the company of these fine musicians,including Shane Cook,one of the finest fiddlers on this planet and probably any other;Julie Schryer,a piano accompanist of the utmost sensitivity;Pat O'Gorman-master of the flute,whistle,Irish and Highland pipes and acerbic but friendly wit;and not to mention our glorious leader, Brian Pickell, the author of countless beautiful and widely played tunes as well as being a singer/songwriter of the highest order. This is really an excellent band! It would be great to see you all there! 

Details:

Saturday October 15th/Ottawa Area
Mill Road Community Space/Chelsea Quebec
http://www.millrdcommunityspace.ca/contact.html
8 Ch. Mill, Chelsea, QC 

Online Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brian-pickell-band-concert-tickets-28505402426 

Adults $20

12 and under $10

Concert starts at 7:30.

Irish Musical Murder Mystery - 23 October 2016

The Irish Society of the National Capital Region would like you to consider attending a very fun Murder Mystery. The date is October 23, beginning at Brigid's Well at 1:00 pm. (St Brigid's Centre for the Arts, 310 St.Patrick's st) The cost is $30.00 including a substantial lunch. This will be done in the Film Noir tradition and based on the 1941 Maltese Falcon. Except, this will be an IRISH MUSICAL MURDER MYSTERY. We do hope you and your members will join us. You may telephone (Evelyn) me at 613-742-1442. Or After October 11, Corrine at 613-218-3009. We can promise you a wonderful time. Best regards, Evelyn Maloney

More info on other events, including this one:
http://www.irishsocietyncr.com/eventsUpcoming.html

"The Irish Experience in the Ottawa Valley" Lecture Series, Ottawa Public Library - Saturday 15 October 2016

"The Irish Experience in the Ottawa Valley" Lecture Series | Ottawa Public Library
https://t.co/fWpZYA1I95

The Goulbourn Township Historical Society presents a lecture by local author and historian, Terry Currie on "The Irish Experience in the Ottawa Valley." All are Welcome. Please visit www.http://goulbournhistoricalsociety.org / for details.

Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 1:30pm
1:30pm , 210 mins. Stittsville, Meeting Room

For further information see the Goulbourn Historical Society webpage:
http://goulbournhistoricalsociety.org/

Upcoming: Writers Festival and Musical Events, Irish content in October and November.

Upcoming events that may be of interest to the community.

The Ottawa International Writers Festival, September & October 2016 – http://www.writersfestival.org/events

Mary Morrissy participates with Embassy of Ireland, Ottawa and Literature Ireland support.

The Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra, "Irish Eyes" 1916 Commemoration Concert, Montreal, 23 October 2016 – with the support of the Embassy of Ireland, Ottawa - www.musiciansoftheworld.ca

A Centenary Commemoration of Easter 1916 in Words and Music featuring Irish musicians: Tom Sweeney and Evans & Doherty, 9 November 2016 (Centrepointe Theatre, Nepean) http://centrepointetheatre.ca/en/events_tickets/November2016/A_Terrible_Beauty/index.htm

(thank you to the Irish Embassy for providing this information)

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Present: A Celtic Family Christmas - 21 December 2016

"This year, A Celtic Family Christmas exceeds all expectations with riveting performances by Natalie, Donnell, and their children, bringing the Cape Breton Christmas to you. Through a mix of both song and dance, they will take you on a journey of virtuoso performances, telling the story of the night before Christmas in the Leahy/Macmaster household. “Christmas is where this whole concept started and we are excited to be travelling as a family,” says Donnell. “It’s a perfect time to travel across Canada and bring light and happiness to families and fans across the country.” With a lineup of familiar Christmas songs intermingled with classic Celtic songs sure to warm your heart, A Celtic Family Christmas brings you in the door, and welcomes you in as part of the family."

For more info and tickets:

http://nac-cna.ca/en/event/14185