Tag: irish music

The Rosie Caine Trio joins us to celebrate St. Patrick’s week at the ICC on Thursday, March 20 from 6–9 pm. We strongly suggest making a reservation if you would like a table for dinner this evening – please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

Rosemary Caine was born in Ireland. After studying law at UCD, she changed course for a singing career at the beginning of Irish cultural tourism. She was recruited by Tommy Makem to come to the US to perform and tour in 1972 in The Burren Flora. She never went back to Ireland. Rosie and her husband Howard are committed community participants in the Pioneer Valley.

Rosie’s life as a songwriter and composer started after she took up the Irish Harp in 1998. She has written, produced and collaborated on five Irish themed musicals, and founded Wilde Irish Women in 2002. She is also the founding member and leader of Wilde Women Shenanigans, an offshoot of Wilde Irish Women. Learn more >

The Ireland Parish Band of Holyoke joins us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the ICC on Monday, March 17 from 6–9 pm. Ben Lavelle and Matt McAndrew combine Irish music and family in this favorite local band. We strongly suggest making a reservation if you would like a table for dinner this evening – please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

The Al MacKay Band closes out our St. Patrick’s week with live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, March 22 from 5–8 pm (note time change). Al MacKay on the button box accordion and Jim MacKay on guitar play Irish and Scottish jigs, reels, waltzes and your favorites for a St. Patrick’s celebration. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

Last Night’s Fun joins us to celebrate St. Patrick’s week at the ICC on Friday, March 21 from 6–9 pm. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Last Night’s Fun features Seán Burke on mandolin, Irish bouzouki and vocals, David Clopp on Irish bouzouki, guitar and vocals and Ellen Redman, Irish flute, whistles and concertina. As members of bands such as Banish Misfortune, BlackSheep and Spancil Hill, they bring decades worth of songs and tunes to audiences throughout western New England. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

Billy Eagan plays live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, February 1 from 6–9 pm. Please note that this is our St. Brigid’s Raffle Drawing night and Billy will take a break at 7 pm for the ticket drawing festivities. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Billy has been playing for over 20 years, from Boston to New York. He was the founding member of the Rising Band. Tonight he’ll be playing your Irish Pub favorites, keeping the Irish culture alive and well! Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

Local favorites Don and Sheila Healy play their classic live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, March 29 from 6–9 pm. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. Listening to The Healys will transport you right to a pub in Ireland. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

New Leaf plays live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, March 8 from 6–9 pm. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. New Leaf is Kira Jewett on fiddle, Jacob Hagelberg on accordion, and Jim Bunting on guitar, vocals and bouzouki. Together they play traditional tunes with tight, driving rhythm, interspersed with Jim’s unique take on Ireland’s song repertoire.

Kira Jewett started playing classically when she was just three years old, but fell in love with the music of Ireland in her 20s and studied extensively with the virtuoso fiddler Brian Conway. She is the 2003 All-Ireland fiddle Slow Airs Champion. Singer and rhythm player Jim Bunting is an avid local session player who brings a sensitive touch and driving rhythm to the band. Jacob Hagelberg is a session musician who specializes in the B/C style of accordion. He fell in love with the music at 17, and has been playing ever since studying under Billy McComiskey and Damien Connolly.

Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

The Corner Boys play at the ICC on Saturday, March 1 from 6–9 pm. We’re excited to welcome this Traditional Irish & Folk band from Holyoke! If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

Local favorites Don and Sheila Healy play their classic live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, February 22 from 6–9 pm. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. Listening to The Healys will transport you right to a pub in Ireland. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

The Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub is closed Saturday, Feb. 15 due to inclement weather.

The Blaney Brothers play live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, February 15 from 6–9 pm. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. The Blaney Brothers provide a great evening of entertainment, with pub songs, rebel songs, jigs and reels, ballads, and jokes! Thanks to our Business Sponsors.