PAST EVENTS
JANUARY 2025
ROBERT MCMURRAY WITH BRIAN BIGLEY: MUSIC FOR UILLEANN PIPES, IRISH FLUTE & ORGAN
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025 - 9:45 AM
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
1460 WAGAR ROAD, ROCKY RIVER, OHIO
Sunday Worship Service (not a concert) at the First Church of Christ Scientist in Rocky River this Sunday will feature organist Robert McMurray and guest artist Brian Bigley on Irish Flute and Uilleann Pipes.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025 - 9:45 AM
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
1460 WAGAR ROAD, ROCKY RIVER, OHIO
Sunday Worship Service (not a concert) at the First Church of Christ Scientist in Rocky River this Sunday will feature organist Robert McMurray and guest artist Brian Bigley on Irish Flute and Uilleann Pipes.
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025 - 7 PM
ST. BRENDAN PARISH
4242 BRENDAN LANE, NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025 - 7 PM
ST. BRENDAN PARISH
4242 BRENDAN LANE, NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
CANCELLED (Will be rescheduled in the Spring)
SUPER-SECRET HARP CONCERT with TIFFANY & ALLISON
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025 - 7 PM
THE SCREW FACTORY
13000 Athens Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio
Tiffany Schaefer (Cleveland Celtic Ensemble) and Allison Miller (Hired Hands) play delicate melodies of Scottish origin on the Harp.
SUPER-SECRET HARP CONCERT with TIFFANY & ALLISON
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025 - 7 PM
THE SCREW FACTORY
13000 Athens Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio
Tiffany Schaefer (Cleveland Celtic Ensemble) and Allison Miller (Hired Hands) play delicate melodies of Scottish origin on the Harp.
DECEMBER 2024
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 4:00 pm
BROOKS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Clemson, South Carolina
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 4:00 pm
BROOKS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Clemson, South Carolina
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7:30 pm
THE HETTENHAUSEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
AT MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY
701 College Street
Lebanon, Illinois
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7:30 pm
THE HETTENHAUSEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
AT MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY
701 College Street
Lebanon, Illinois
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 7:00 pm
CLAYTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
MARYVILLE COLLEGE
E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, Tennessee
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 7:00 pm
CLAYTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
MARYVILLE COLLEGE
E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, Tennessee
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
CHISOLM TRAILS ARTS COUNCIL
SIMMONS CENTER
West Walnut Avenue
Duncan, Oklahoma
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
CHISOLM TRAILS ARTS COUNCIL
SIMMONS CENTER
West Walnut Avenue
Duncan, Oklahoma
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2:30 pm
MEDINA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
851 Weymouth Road
Medina, Ohio
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2:30 pm
MEDINA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
851 Weymouth Road
Medina, Ohio
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 3:30 pm & 7:00 pm
SEBASTOPOL COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER
390 Morris Street
Sebastopol, California
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 3:30 pm & 7:00 pm
SEBASTOPOL COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER
390 Morris Street
Sebastopol, California
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 7:00 pm
LANDER PERFORMING ARTS
LANDER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
305 Baldwin Creek Road
Lander, Wyoming 82520
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 7:00 pm
LANDER PERFORMING ARTS
LANDER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
305 Baldwin Creek Road
Lander, Wyoming 82520
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7 pm
HANNA THEATRE
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
2076 East 14th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7 pm
HANNA THEATRE
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
2076 East 14th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7:00 pm
VAN DUZER THEATRE
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT
Harpst Street
Arcata, California
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7:00 pm
VAN DUZER THEATRE
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT
Harpst Street
Arcata, California
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 7:30 pm
CASCADE THEATRE (Our 20th year at the Cascade!)
1731 Market Street,
Redding, California
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 7:30 pm
CASCADE THEATRE (Our 20th year at the Cascade!)
1731 Market Street,
Redding, California
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm
CRATERIAN THEATER (Our 27th year at the Craterian!)
23 S. Central Avenue
Medford, Oregon
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm
CRATERIAN THEATER (Our 27th year at the Craterian!)
23 S. Central Avenue
Medford, Oregon
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 7:30 pm
THE RESER
12625 SW Crescent Street
Beaverton, Oregon
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 7:30 pm
THE RESER
12625 SW Crescent Street
Beaverton, Oregon
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
A CELTIC CELEBRATION: SOLSTICE, CHRISTMAS, & HOGMANY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2:30 pm
THE SCREW FACTORY
13000 Athens Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2:30 pm
THE SCREW FACTORY
13000 Athens Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio
NOVEMBER 2024
3rd ANNUAL CLEVELAND PIPER'S WEEKEND WORKSHOP
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1-3, 2004
THE SCREW FACTORY, WORKSHOP OF BRIAN BIGLEY
13000 ATHENS AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO
2024 Workshop will feature uilleann pipes instruction by Seán Gavin, Isaac Alderson, Joey Abarta and more. Group Classes and Private Lessons offered.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1-3, 2004
THE SCREW FACTORY, WORKSHOP OF BRIAN BIGLEY
13000 ATHENS AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO
2024 Workshop will feature uilleann pipes instruction by Seán Gavin, Isaac Alderson, Joey Abarta and more. Group Classes and Private Lessons offered.
3rd ANNUAL CLEVELAND PIPER'S WEEKEND CONCERT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 8 PM
ST. MALACHI PARISH
2459 WASHINGTON AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44113
Traditional Irish Music Concert by Seán Gavin, Mike Gavin, Isaac Alderson, and Joey Abarta.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 8 PM
ST. MALACHI PARISH
2459 WASHINGTON AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44113
Traditional Irish Music Concert by Seán Gavin, Mike Gavin, Isaac Alderson, and Joey Abarta.
OCTOBER 2024
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
FREE WORKSHOP AT 3:30 pm, FREE CONCERT AT 7:30 pm
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
7270 BINIKER ROAD
PERRYSBURG, OHIO 43551
Free workshop before the concert! The workshop will introduce participants to the 6 main instruments that are played in the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble; the Scottish small pipes, Uilleann pipes, Celtic harp, fiddle, flute, and whistle. We'll give a demonstration of each instrument and talk about how they are made, the challenges of playing each instrument, how they compare to familiar instruments, and brief history of each instrument. Some instruments may also be available for participants to try.
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
FREE WORKSHOP AT 3:30 pm, FREE CONCERT AT 7:30 pm
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
7270 BINIKER ROAD
PERRYSBURG, OHIO 43551
Free workshop before the concert! The workshop will introduce participants to the 6 main instruments that are played in the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble; the Scottish small pipes, Uilleann pipes, Celtic harp, fiddle, flute, and whistle. We'll give a demonstration of each instrument and talk about how they are made, the challenges of playing each instrument, how they compare to familiar instruments, and brief history of each instrument. Some instruments may also be available for participants to try.
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
KRISTEN & BRIAN BIGLEY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
PRIVATE EVENT
Brian and Kristen Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music. Both have played music for more than 25 years and have performed with orchestras and folk ensembles all over North America and Europe. They love entertaining people at weddings, funerals, parties, and producing ‘A Celtic Christmas’ every December in Medina.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
PRIVATE EVENT
Brian and Kristen Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music. Both have played music for more than 25 years and have performed with orchestras and folk ensembles all over North America and Europe. They love entertaining people at weddings, funerals, parties, and producing ‘A Celtic Christmas’ every December in Medina.
AUGUST 2024
KRISTEN & BRIAN BIGLEY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
PRIVATE EVENT
Brian and Kristen Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music. Both have played music for more than 25 years and have performed with orchestras and folk ensembles all over North America and Europe. They love entertaining people at weddings, funerals, parties, and producing ‘A Celtic Christmas’ every December in Medina.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
PRIVATE EVENT
Brian and Kristen Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music. Both have played music for more than 25 years and have performed with orchestras and folk ensembles all over North America and Europe. They love entertaining people at weddings, funerals, parties, and producing ‘A Celtic Christmas’ every December in Medina.
KRISTEN & BRIAN BIGLEY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
PRIVATE EVENT
Brian and Kristen Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music. Both have played music for more than 25 years and have performed with orchestras and folk ensembles all over North America and Europe. They love entertaining people at weddings, funerals, parties, and producing ‘A Celtic Christmas’ every December in Medina.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
PRIVATE EVENT
Brian and Kristen Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music. Both have played music for more than 25 years and have performed with orchestras and folk ensembles all over North America and Europe. They love entertaining people at weddings, funerals, parties, and producing ‘A Celtic Christmas’ every December in Medina.
EIMEAR ARKINS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 7 PM
SCREW FACTORY
13000 ATHENS AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO
SHHH! Another Super Secret Concert at the Screw Factory!
Eimear Arkins is a violinist, singer and dancer from Ruan in County Clare, Ireland.
She has toured and performed with numerous groups including Cherish The Ladies, The Paul Brock Band, Trinity Irish Dance Ensemble and Téada. She is a regular teacher at St. Louis Irish Arts since and has given workshops at various festivals throughout the world including Catskills Irish Arts Week, New York; Viljandi Pärimusmuusika Festival, Estonia; St. Louis Tionól, St. Louis; Festival Interceltique de Lorient, France, Winnipeg Irish Fest, Canada and Canadian Celtic Celebration, Thunder Bay, Canada. Eimear released her debut album, What’s Next? in June 2018 to great acclaim.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 7 PM
SCREW FACTORY
13000 ATHENS AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO
SHHH! Another Super Secret Concert at the Screw Factory!
Eimear Arkins is a violinist, singer and dancer from Ruan in County Clare, Ireland.
She has toured and performed with numerous groups including Cherish The Ladies, The Paul Brock Band, Trinity Irish Dance Ensemble and Téada. She is a regular teacher at St. Louis Irish Arts since and has given workshops at various festivals throughout the world including Catskills Irish Arts Week, New York; Viljandi Pärimusmuusika Festival, Estonia; St. Louis Tionól, St. Louis; Festival Interceltique de Lorient, France, Winnipeg Irish Fest, Canada and Canadian Celtic Celebration, Thunder Bay, Canada. Eimear released her debut album, What’s Next? in June 2018 to great acclaim.
JULY 2024
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2:30 PM
SCREW FACTORY
13000 ATHENS AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO
SHHH! Another Super Secret Concert at the Screw Factory!
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2:30 PM
SCREW FACTORY
13000 ATHENS AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO
SHHH! Another Super Secret Concert at the Screw Factory!
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
JUNE 2024
BRIAN BIGLEY
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
PRIVATE EVENT
Brian Bigley will be performing on the uilleann pipes, flute and whistles for this private event.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
PRIVATE EVENT
Brian Bigley will be performing on the uilleann pipes, flute and whistles for this private event.
MAY 2024
SUPER SECRET TRAD CONCERT with Isaac, Liz, and Dave!
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 6:30 pm
THE SCREW FACTORY
13000 ATHENS AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO
SHHHHH! Don't tell anyone. Isaac Alderson (Come From Away), Liz Hanley (Green Fields of America), Dave McKindley-Ward (Irish Rambling House) will be in Cleveland for a sneaky performance held in the pipe-making workshop of Brian Bigley at the historic Templar Automobile Manufacturing building - also known as the Screw Factory - in Lakewood. It will be an evening of fantastic music in an old industrial setting.
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 6:30 pm
THE SCREW FACTORY
13000 ATHENS AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO
SHHHHH! Don't tell anyone. Isaac Alderson (Come From Away), Liz Hanley (Green Fields of America), Dave McKindley-Ward (Irish Rambling House) will be in Cleveland for a sneaky performance held in the pipe-making workshop of Brian Bigley at the historic Templar Automobile Manufacturing building - also known as the Screw Factory - in Lakewood. It will be an evening of fantastic music in an old industrial setting.
APRIL 2024
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2 p.m.
BLACK SWAMP PLAYERS THEATRE
115 E. OAK STREET, BOWLING GREEN, OHIO
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2 p.m.
BLACK SWAMP PLAYERS THEATRE
115 E. OAK STREET, BOWLING GREEN, OHIO
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 7 p.m.
ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC PARISH
929 PEARL ROAD, BRUNSWICK, OHIO
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 7 p.m.
ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC PARISH
929 PEARL ROAD, BRUNSWICK, OHIO
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
MARCH 2024
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 - 6 pm
FEDERATED CHURCH
76 Bell Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 - 6 pm
FEDERATED CHURCH
76 Bell Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
RKINS, BIGLEY & COULTER
THURSDAY, MARCH 7 - 7 pm
SUKIN SERIES CONCERTS
THE BILLINGS DEPOT
2310 MONTANA AVENUE
BILLINGS, MONTANA 59101
A trio of seasoned musicians who also perform together in Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas and An Irish Rambling House!
Eimear Arkins' pristine vocals and dexterous fiddle playing compliment Brian Bigley's ethereal and evocative piping. When combined with the solid, rhythmic foundation of William Coulter's exquisite, Grammy-winning guitar playing, they stretch the boundaries of traditional Irish music by incorporating the discipline usually associated with the Baroque music tradition. Eimear and Brian also delight audiences with their world class dancing.
THURSDAY, MARCH 7 - 7 pm
SUKIN SERIES CONCERTS
THE BILLINGS DEPOT
2310 MONTANA AVENUE
BILLINGS, MONTANA 59101
A trio of seasoned musicians who also perform together in Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas and An Irish Rambling House!
Eimear Arkins' pristine vocals and dexterous fiddle playing compliment Brian Bigley's ethereal and evocative piping. When combined with the solid, rhythmic foundation of William Coulter's exquisite, Grammy-winning guitar playing, they stretch the boundaries of traditional Irish music by incorporating the discipline usually associated with the Baroque music tradition. Eimear and Brian also delight audiences with their world class dancing.
AN IRISH RAMBLING HOUSE
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 - 7 pm
HOMESTAKE OPERA HOUSE
313 WEST MAIN STREET
LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA 55754
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 - 7 pm
HOMESTAKE OPERA HOUSE
313 WEST MAIN STREET
LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA 55754
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
AN IRISH RAMBLING HOUSE
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
ADMIRAL THEATRE
515 PACIFIC AVENUE
BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
ADMIRAL THEATRE
515 PACIFIC AVENUE
BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
AN IRISH RAMBLING HOUSE
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
TOWER THEATRE
835 NW WALL STREET
BEND, OREGON
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
TOWER THEATRE
835 NW WALL STREET
BEND, OREGON
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
RIVER RAISIN CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
114 SOUTH MONROE STREET
MONROE, MICHIGAN 48161
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
RIVER RAISIN CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
114 SOUTH MONROE STREET
MONROE, MICHIGAN 48161
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SUNDAY, MARCH 17 - 2:30 pm
MEDINA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
217 E LIBERTY STREET, MEDINA OHIO 44256
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17 - 2:30 pm
MEDINA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
217 E LIBERTY STREET, MEDINA OHIO 44256
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
FEBRUARY 2024
BRIAN BIGLEY with KETTERING PRAISE ORCHESTRA
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance.
JANUARY 2024
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 - 7 pm
DIVINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
11877 Blossom Avenue
Parma Heights, Ohio 44130
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 - 7 pm
DIVINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
11877 Blossom Avenue
Parma Heights, Ohio 44130
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
DECEMBER 2023
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 - 7:30 pm
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, Maryland
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 - 7:30 pm
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, Maryland
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 - 2:30 pm
SIEMINSKI THEATER
800 Fellowship Road
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 - 2:30 pm
SIEMINSKI THEATER
800 Fellowship Road
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 - 4 pm
REGINA A QUICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
3261 West State Road
Bonaventure, New York
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 - 4 pm
REGINA A QUICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
3261 West State Road
Bonaventure, New York
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 - 7 pm
ROCKBOX THEATER
109 N. Llano Street
Fredericksburg, Texas
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 - 7 pm
ROCKBOX THEATER
109 N. Llano Street
Fredericksburg, Texas
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 - 3 pm
RIO THEATRE
1205 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, California
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 - 3 pm
RIO THEATRE
1205 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, California
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 - 7:30 pm
CASCADE THEATRE
1731 Market Street
Redding, California
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 - 7:30 pm
CASCADE THEATRE
1731 Market Street
Redding, California
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
THE RESER
12625 SW Crescent Street
Beaverton, Oregon
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
THE RESER
12625 SW Crescent Street
Beaverton, Oregon
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
2 SHOWS: 3 pm & 7:30 pm
CRATERIAN THEATER
23 South Central Avenue
Medford, Oregon
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
2 SHOWS: 3 pm & 7:30 pm
CRATERIAN THEATER
23 South Central Avenue
Medford, Oregon
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
NOVEMBER 2023
CLEVELAND PIPERS WEEKEND CONCERT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 - 7:30pm
ST. MALACHI PARISH
2459 Washington Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
Come join us for an unforgettable night of traditional Irish music at St. Malachi's Parish!
Traditional Irish Music Concert by: James Kelly, Sean Gavin, Joey Abarta, Caoimhín Ó Fearghail, and Patrick Ourceau!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 - 7:30pm
ST. MALACHI PARISH
2459 Washington Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
Come join us for an unforgettable night of traditional Irish music at St. Malachi's Parish!
Traditional Irish Music Concert by: James Kelly, Sean Gavin, Joey Abarta, Caoimhín Ó Fearghail, and Patrick Ourceau!
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - 7:30 pm
ST. NOEL CHURCH
35200 Chardon Road
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - 7:30 pm
ST. NOEL CHURCH
35200 Chardon Road
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - 7:30 pm
THE PARAMOUNT THEATER OF BURLINGTON
128 East Front Street
Burlington, North Carolina
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - 7:30 pm
THE PARAMOUNT THEATER OF BURLINGTON
128 East Front Street
Burlington, North Carolina
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
2 shows: 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm
HANNA THEATRE, PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
2076 East 14th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
2 shows: 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm
HANNA THEATRE, PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
2076 East 14th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - 2:30 pm
MEDINA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
851 Weymouth Road
Medina, Ohio
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - 2:30 pm
MEDINA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
851 Weymouth Road
Medina, Ohio
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - 7 pm
THE ATHENAEUM CENTER FOR THOUGHT AND CULTURE
936 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - 7 pm
THE ATHENAEUM CENTER FOR THOUGHT AND CULTURE
936 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - 7:30 pm
JACKSON CONCERT SERIES at WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
400 Iowa Avenue
Muscatine, Iowa
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - 7:30 pm
JACKSON CONCERT SERIES at WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
400 Iowa Avenue
Muscatine, Iowa
A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.
OCTOBER 2023
BIGLEY & HURLEY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERT
Bigley & Hurley are traditional Irish musicians from Cleveland, Ohio and Dublin, Ireland respectively.
Brian Bigley plays Uilleann Pipes, flutes and whistles. Ruairi Hurley will be on vocals and guitar.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERT
Bigley & Hurley are traditional Irish musicians from Cleveland, Ohio and Dublin, Ireland respectively.
Brian Bigley plays Uilleann Pipes, flutes and whistles. Ruairi Hurley will be on vocals and guitar.
SEPTEMBER 2023
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
PRIVATE EVENT
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
PRIVATE EVENT
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
LÚNASA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - 3:30 pm
HANNA THEATRE - PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
2067 E. 14th STREET, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade. From the start, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over. Having since sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,000 shows, Lunasa has won multiple awards and become one of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - 3:30 pm
HANNA THEATRE - PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
2067 E. 14th STREET, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade. From the start, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over. Having since sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,000 shows, Lunasa has won multiple awards and become one of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music.
JULY 2023
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
FRIDAY, JULY 21 - 7 pm
ST. BRENDAN'S CHURCH
4242 BRENDAN LANE, NORTH OLMSTED OHIO
Open to the public, free-will offerings accepted.
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
FRIDAY, JULY 21 - 7 pm
ST. BRENDAN'S CHURCH
4242 BRENDAN LANE, NORTH OLMSTED OHIO
Open to the public, free-will offerings accepted.
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
MAY 2023
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY, MAY 27 - 7:30 pm
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE - HANNA THEATRE
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
SATURDAY, MAY 27 - 7:30 pm
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE - HANNA THEATRE
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
APRIL 2023
KRISTEN & BRIAN BIGLEY
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
PRIVATE EVENT
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Brian and Kristen Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music. Both have played music for more than 25 years and have performed with orchestras and folk ensembles all over North America and Europe. They love entertaining people at weddings, funerals, parties, and producing ‘A Celtic Christmas’ every December in Medina.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
PRIVATE EVENT
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Brian and Kristen Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music. Both have played music for more than 25 years and have performed with orchestras and folk ensembles all over North America and Europe. They love entertaining people at weddings, funerals, parties, and producing ‘A Celtic Christmas’ every December in Medina.
MARCH 2023
IRELAND JOURNEY
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
DISCIPLES CHRISTIAN CHURCH
3663 MAYFIELD ROAD, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO
A Concert of Traditional and New Music from Ireland.
In the music haven of Disciples Christian Church, an ensemble of soloists and musicians gather for an Ireland Journey; an evening of Traditional and New Music presented and composed by Eoin McQuinn. Born in Ireland, now settled in Cleveland, World Music expert Eoin brings together some of the top Irish musicians from Ohio, Chicago and Boston to play alongside the Cleveland Chamber ensemble.
The evenings' musical journey travels through Traditional Airs, dance tunes and sparkling rhythms and crosses new terrain of contemporary compositions, drawn from music of Eoin's heartland. Join this special gathering, under the eaves of the beautiful Disciples Christian Church, for this Concert celebrating Ireland's musical heritage.
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
DISCIPLES CHRISTIAN CHURCH
3663 MAYFIELD ROAD, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO
A Concert of Traditional and New Music from Ireland.
In the music haven of Disciples Christian Church, an ensemble of soloists and musicians gather for an Ireland Journey; an evening of Traditional and New Music presented and composed by Eoin McQuinn. Born in Ireland, now settled in Cleveland, World Music expert Eoin brings together some of the top Irish musicians from Ohio, Chicago and Boston to play alongside the Cleveland Chamber ensemble.
The evenings' musical journey travels through Traditional Airs, dance tunes and sparkling rhythms and crosses new terrain of contemporary compositions, drawn from music of Eoin's heartland. Join this special gathering, under the eaves of the beautiful Disciples Christian Church, for this Concert celebrating Ireland's musical heritage.
AN IRISH RAMBLING HOUSE
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
RIVER RAISIN CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
MONROE, MI
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
RIVER RAISIN CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
MONROE, MI
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
AN IRISH RAMBLING HOUSE
SATURDAY, MARCH 11 - 7:30 pm
SAW MILL CREEK CONVENTION CENTER
FIRELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT SERIES
HURON, OHIO
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish Dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11 - 7:30 pm
SAW MILL CREEK CONVENTION CENTER
FIRELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT SERIES
HURON, OHIO
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish Dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
CELTIC JOURNEY with TOMÁSEEN FOLEY
TUESDAY, MARCH 14 - 7:30 pm
SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER
One Symphony Place
Nashville, Tennessee
Authentic Irish music, dance and storytelling meld with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra to revive the majesty and charm of Celtic culture. Hear again the grace and beauty of "Danny Boy," "Galway Bay" and "The Last Rose of Summer."
Celtic Journey is a symphonic presentation of traditional Irish music, story, song and dance. Taking a journey through time, the program features time-honored Irish marches, reels, jigs, and ballads with arrangements especially created to showcase the sound of the orchestra. A company of Irish musicians, dancers, and storyteller join with the orchestra to offer audiences a lively and stirring performance of beloved music and dance from Celtic culture.
The artists of Celtic Journey include virtuosos of the fiddle, uilleann pipes, accordion and guitar, plus two singers, two dancers, and native Irish seanchaí, Tomáseen Foley. At its option, the orchestra may use the Celtic Journey conductor or its own conductor. In addition, each orchestra may invite its local Irish dance troupe to participate in the program, connecting the orchestra to its community in a new and refreshing way.
TUESDAY, MARCH 14 - 7:30 pm
SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER
One Symphony Place
Nashville, Tennessee
Authentic Irish music, dance and storytelling meld with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra to revive the majesty and charm of Celtic culture. Hear again the grace and beauty of "Danny Boy," "Galway Bay" and "The Last Rose of Summer."
Celtic Journey is a symphonic presentation of traditional Irish music, story, song and dance. Taking a journey through time, the program features time-honored Irish marches, reels, jigs, and ballads with arrangements especially created to showcase the sound of the orchestra. A company of Irish musicians, dancers, and storyteller join with the orchestra to offer audiences a lively and stirring performance of beloved music and dance from Celtic culture.
The artists of Celtic Journey include virtuosos of the fiddle, uilleann pipes, accordion and guitar, plus two singers, two dancers, and native Irish seanchaí, Tomáseen Foley. At its option, the orchestra may use the Celtic Journey conductor or its own conductor. In addition, each orchestra may invite its local Irish dance troupe to participate in the program, connecting the orchestra to its community in a new and refreshing way.
ARKINS, BIGLEY & COULTER with special guest Samantha Harvey
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY
1600 E. NEVADA STREET
ASHLAND, OREGON
A trio of seasoned musicians who also perform together in Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas and An Irish Rambling House!
Eimear Arkins' pristine vocals and dexterous fiddle playing compliment Brian Bigley's ethereal and evocative piping. When combined with the solid, rhythmic foundation of William Coulter's exquisite, Grammy-winning guitar playing, they stretch the boundaries of traditional Irish music by incorporating the discipline usually associated with the Baroque music tradition. Eimear and Brian also delight audiences with their world class dancing.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY
1600 E. NEVADA STREET
ASHLAND, OREGON
A trio of seasoned musicians who also perform together in Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas and An Irish Rambling House!
Eimear Arkins' pristine vocals and dexterous fiddle playing compliment Brian Bigley's ethereal and evocative piping. When combined with the solid, rhythmic foundation of William Coulter's exquisite, Grammy-winning guitar playing, they stretch the boundaries of traditional Irish music by incorporating the discipline usually associated with the Baroque music tradition. Eimear and Brian also delight audiences with their world class dancing.
AN IRISH RAMBLING HOUSE
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
TOWER THEATRE
BEND, OREGON
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish Dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
TOWER THEATRE
BEND, OREGON
An energetic folk music, storytelling and dance production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. This show features William Coulter on guitar, Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles and Irish dance), Eimear Arkins (violin and Irish dance), native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Samantha Harvey on accordion, and Irish Dancer Natalie Wagner.
Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.
ARKINS, BIGLEY & COULTER with DONNELLY
SATURDAY, MARCH 18 - 7:30 pm
OLD LIBERTY THEATER
115 N. MAIN AVENUE
RIDGEFIELD, WASHINGTON
A trio of seasoned musicians who also perform together in Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas and An Irish Rambling House!
Eimear Arkins' pristine vocals and dexterous fiddle playing compliment Brian Bigley's ethereal and evocative piping. When combined with the solid, rhythmic foundation of William Coulter's exquisite, Grammy-winning guitar playing, they stretch the boundaries of traditional Irish music by incorporating the discipline usually associated with the Baroque music tradition. Eimear, Brian and Marcus Donnelly also delight audiences with their world class dancing.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18 - 7:30 pm
OLD LIBERTY THEATER
115 N. MAIN AVENUE
RIDGEFIELD, WASHINGTON
A trio of seasoned musicians who also perform together in Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas and An Irish Rambling House!
Eimear Arkins' pristine vocals and dexterous fiddle playing compliment Brian Bigley's ethereal and evocative piping. When combined with the solid, rhythmic foundation of William Coulter's exquisite, Grammy-winning guitar playing, they stretch the boundaries of traditional Irish music by incorporating the discipline usually associated with the Baroque music tradition. Eimear, Brian and Marcus Donnelly also delight audiences with their world class dancing.
FEBRUARY 2023
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2023
DIVINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
11877 BLOSSOM AVENUE
PARMA HEIGHTS, OHIO
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2023
DIVINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
11877 BLOSSOM AVENUE
PARMA HEIGHTS, OHIO
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023
ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND
SARASOTA, FLORIDA
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023
ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND
SARASOTA, FLORIDA
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2023 - 2 pm
CHRIST CHURCH OF LONGBOAT KEY
6400 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE
LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2023 - 2 pm
CHRIST CHURCH OF LONGBOAT KEY
6400 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE
LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023
PRIVATE EVENT
FLORIDA
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023
PRIVATE EVENT
FLORIDA
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. Revel in blazing bagpipe duets, sublime harp airs, soaring songs, and sweet fiddle tunes -all in an intimate and ethereal chamber music ensemble setting.
Featuring: Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, flute, dance. Kristen Bigley on violin. Ian Crane on Scottish small pipes, vocals. Tiffany Schaefer on Celtic harp, vocals.
JANUARY 2023
BRIAN BIGLEY PRESENTATION AT OBERLIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 - 12-4 pm
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
OBERLIN, OHIO
Brian Bigley presents an informational session about Uilleann Pipes and more.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 - 12-4 pm
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
OBERLIN, OHIO
Brian Bigley presents an informational session about Uilleann Pipes and more.