The Ireland Parish Band of Holyoke joins us to celebrate St. Patrick’s week at the ICC on Thursday, March 19 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. Ben Lavelle and Matt McAndrew combine Irish music and family in this favorite local band. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Trinity Pub with Kilashandra on Tuesday, March 17 from 6–9 pm. This Celtic-influenced jam band mixes traditional and modern Irish music with twists of blues, rock and soul. Please note! Table reservations are fully booked on March 17. Standing room at the bar for drinks only. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.
Join us for great entertainment with Jimmy McArdle and Jerry Murphy on Saturday, January 31 from 6–9 pm. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music.
Jimmy McArdle, an original member of the Irish folk band The Bards, has performed with many well-known acts such as The Clancy Brothers and The Wolfe Tones. Jimmy continues to perform in Western MA, Cape Cod, and throughout the Boston area. He often teams up with the area’s finest musicians, including Holyoke’s accomplished accordion player Jerry Murphy. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.
Join us in the ICC’s Trinity Pub for a weekly seisiún. This traditional open Irish session features talented musicians led by Ellen Redman and guest hosts each week. New musicians are always welcome. Every Wednesday from 6:30–9:00 pm. It is an enjoyable, authentic Irish pub evening to spend with friends and family of all ages. If you would like a dinner reservation, please call the pub directly at 413-342-4358. You are welcome to join us just for drinks or the “craic” as well. This evening is open to the public.
We are excited to welcome guest host John Nolan on accordion to our weekly session! John played in the group The Big Wheel with fiddler Pat Keogh, and later made a duet recording with Pat. In 1982, he returned from Listowel as the first American senior All-Ireland button accordion champion.
The ICC’s traditional Irish session in the Trinity Pub features talented musicians led by Ellen Redman and guest hosts each week from 6:30–9:00 pm. It is an enjoyable, authentic Irish pub evening to spend with friends and family of all ages. If you would like a dinner reservation, please call the pub directly at 413-342-4358. You are welcome to join us just for drinks or the “craic” as well. This evening is open to the public.
Local favorites Don and Sheila Healy play their classic live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, March 28 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.
Built for Comfort plays on Friday, March 27 from 6–9 pm, featuring acoustic rock, blues and some surprises! 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.
Kittie and The Beard plays on Friday, March 13 from 6–9 pm. Kittie and The Beard is an acoustic duo formed by Kim O’Brien and Jon Adams. They have a great songlist with music to keep audiences entertained. 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.
New Leaf plays live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, March 7 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 and Jim Bunting on guitar, vocals and bouzouki, often with a third player steeped in the tradition. 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.
Thanks to our Business Sponsors.
Brothers by Law plays on Friday, March 6 from 6:30–9 pm (note later start time). The acoustic duo of Ty Blanton and Tim Cecchetelli play songs from the 70s to now. 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.
