The Fiddle & The Harp - WOMR's Celtic/World Radio Program Cape Cod & Beyond

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow has received a nomination for Best Folk Album!

Thanks to our peers for recognizing the power of field recordings and the music of our ancestors- pure and unadulterated. It’s a wonderful opportunity to mention Joe Thompson, Etta Baker, Lachlan Shaw, and other NC tradition bearers that are the legacy that Justin and I are bringing forward. Big thanks to Joe DeJarnette (Studio 808A) and Justin Harrington ❤️❤️❤️ Big hugs to all of our other fantastic musical friends, whether nominated or not- as we are all equal in this world.

From our front porch to yours…

10/13/2025

Great playing of a great tune!

10/07/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
To arrange an interview or for more information, please contact:
Jay Michaels (508) 863-2989 [email protected]

Press Release: The Auld Triangle Irish Restaurant and Pub in Hyannis honors Harp Day with Irish Music by The Harper and The Minstrel
Saturday, October 18th, is Lá na Cruite, or Harp Day. This event honors the national symbol of Ireland, the Harp, and is celebrated in Ireland and around the world. The organization Cruite Éireann (Harp Ireland), in association with The Auld Triangle Irish Restaurant and Pub, pays tribute to this historic instrument with a special concert featuring the Harp and Irish Harp music.
Please join Jay and Abby Michaels, The Harper and The Minstrel, from 4 to 6 p.m. This program will feature the traditional wire-strung Irish Harp called Cláirseach and the contemporary Electric Harp, along with Irish Flutes, Penny Whistles, Viola da Gamba, Hammered Dulcimer, beautiful singing, and more!

The Auld Triangle is located on 412 Main Street, Hyannis, Massachusetts.
https://www.theauldtriangle.com/

Jay and Abby Michaels are a husband-and-wife musical duo, The Harper and The Minstrel. They have performed Celtic music throughout this country for over twenty years. In 2023, they performed in Waterford and Cork, Ireland. Jay is a member of the Historical Harp Society of Ireland and is the past president of the Historical Harp Society of America.
https://theharperandtheminstrel.com/

Home page of theharperandtheminstrel.com, a celtic group from Boston. Jay and Abby Michaels are The Harper and The Minstrel. Celtic Music, Medieval, and Renaissance music played on a variety of instruments including Wire-strung Harp, Electric Harp, Aulos

10/01/2025

I’ll be playing fiddle for this Silent Film this Thursday, accompanied by pianist Bill Cannon, at radio station, in the large room called The Davis Space.
It starts at 7:30
So come around 7:00 😉
494 Commercial Street, Provincetown
Bring snacks to share
It’s free but donations are excepted!
There is wine available too

09/20/2025

A new documentary highlighting the enduring bond between the Irish and Native American people has aired.

09/06/2025

Save the date September 20 at Wellfleet Preservation Hall. We 4 DJs Dinah, Walter, Mark & Denya will perform together for you as a fundraiser for WOMR, our beloved Community radio station. We will share Celtic/World Music, Appalachian, Jewish, Cajun and more.

08/28/2025

¡Hola a todos los musicos hispanohablantes! Este viernes, los invitamos a unirse a "Play Music on the Porch" Inscribanse en https://
playmusicontheporchday.com y
formen parte de esta gran celebración por la paz a través de la música.