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The Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS) presents:
Irish super-group Lúnasa in Concert
Tuesday, March 22nd, 7:30 p.m. at the Haven.
Tickets at brimstunes.org
Lúnasa has long been one of contemporary Irish music’s leading voices. The band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over.
Don’t miss our very own Molly Rose Murphy as part of this amazing event at James Madison University’s Forbes Center for the Performing Arts this Friday! This evening of female singer songwriters is hosted by Tina Owens of WMRA's Acoustic Cafe! Get your tickets TODAY!
The concert lineup for the inaugural "Songstress Sojourn," a partnership between the Forbes Center and WMRA Public Radio, has just been announced! Gina Furtado, Erin Lunsford, Molly Rose Murphy, Ebony Nicole, and Suz Slezak will perform several original songs and share the personal stories behind their creation in a performance on Friday, September 10 @ 8 pm in the Forbes Center Concert Hall.
Tina Owens from WMRA's Acoustic Cafe will host the event, which is sponsored by Cross Keys Studio in Port Republic, Virginia.
For tickets and further information, visit:
https://www.jmuforbescenter.com/events/2021/09/10-songstress-sojourn.shtml
To view the press release, visit:
https://www.jmu.edu/news/arts/2021/09-01-songstress-sojourn-press-release.shtml
The Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS) is hosting an online concert and Zoom workshop with the great Karan Casey on Friday, January 29th 7 p.m. (concert) & Saturday, January 30th 2-3 p.m. (workshop).
If you are interested in more information, concert "tickets" or workshop registration, please visit brimstunes.org
Karan Casey has long been recognized as one of the most innovative, provocative and imitated voices in Irish traditional and folk music. Singing songs charged with a sense of social
responsibility in a career spanning over 25 years, Karan has released 7 solo albums as well as an album for children, a duet album with John Doyle and numerous contributions to other artists’ projects. She has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe and Japan, performing with her own band as well as collaborating with a diverse roster of renowned musicians.
Great song selection today! You rock!
The Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS) and The Prism Coffeehouse present:
Karan Casey in Concert
w/ Matt Heaton & Sheila Falls
Saturday, March 14th
7:00 p.m.
Cville Coffee, 1301 Harris St.
Tickets at brimstunes.org
Karan Casey has long been recognized as one of the most innovative, provocative and imitated voices in Irish traditional and folk music. Karan released her first album with the group Solas, which quickly became the most celebrated Irish band in the U.S., and her four years with the group were pivotal. Since embarking on her solo career Karan has released 6 solo albums, a duo album (with John Doyle), an album for children and numerous contributions to other artists’ projects – appearing on more than 50 albums in total. She has toured constantly throughout North America, Europe and Japan, performing solo, with her own band and with many other diverse artists.
The Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS) presents a house concert featuring singers Eileen Estes, Kevin Elam and guitarist Jesse Langen on Sunday, January 12th, 7:00 p.m. in Earlysville.
Irish music & songs! Address provided upon reservation! Visit brimstunes.org for more info and to reserve seats.
~Eileen Estes, Irish-American musician and singer, has thrilled audiences for years with her extraordinary voice, which effortlessly combines vocal power with subtle emotional expressiveness. She works as a vocal instructor and performer and is a former instructor at Blue Ridge Irish Music School. Daughter of Nita (Conley) Korn, Celtic Thunder’s original lead singer, Eileen grew up immersed in the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland.
~Jesse Langen is an Irish guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who is acclaimed for his beautiful, dynamic and powerful accompaniment of traditional Irish music. Equally comfortable on classical and electric guitar, he seeks to push both the technical boundaries and the conceptual functions of the guitar. Langen is currently an instructor for Chicago’s Academy for the Arts as well as The Irish Music School of Chicago and performs regularly at the Lyric Opera House in Renée Fleming’s The Light at the Piazza.
Kevin Elam is recipient of the All Ireland award for singing.
BRIMS presents an Irish Holiday Showcase on Sunday, December 22nd 2:00 p.m. at The Haven. BRIMS students ages 5-adult will perform Irish dance, music and song. This festive family event is Free and open to the public! Come see what BRIMS is all about. Donations to The Haven will be welcome.
The Blue Ridge Irish Music School presents an
Irish Ceili Family Dance Party
Saturday, November 16th 7:00 p.m. in Earlysville
An Irish Ceili (KAY-lee) is a dance party for all ages and skill levels. Instruction is provided, no experience necessary.
All dances are called to live Irish music!
More info and directions at brimstunes.org
The Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS) presents Steph Geremia & The Flyaways on Saturday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. at Cville Coffee. Irish music and songs on flute, fiddle, bouzouki and guitar.
For tickets and more info brimstunes.org
The Blue Ridge Irish Music School presents:
Fiachra O'Regan, Sophie Lavoie & Andre Marchand
Friday October 4th, 7:00 p.m.
at Cville Coffee in Charlottesville.
Music from Ireland & Quebec:
Fiachra on Irish uilleann pipes, Sophie on fiddle & vocals and Andre Marchand on guitar.
Tickets available at brimstunes.org
