PAST EVENTS

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

DECEMBER 2022

TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
GRANDEL THEATER
3610 Grandel Square
St. Louis, Missouri

A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 - 7 pm
HOMESTAKE OPERA HOUSE
313 West Main Street
Lead, South Dakota

A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 - 3:00 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.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 - 7:00 pm
VAN DUZER THEATRE - CAL POLY HUMBOLDT
1 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.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 - 1:00 pm
CENTRAL PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
105 Central Park Drive
Largo, Florida

A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
STRINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL
950 Strings Road
Steamboat Springs, Colorado

A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse with music, dance and storytelling.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
TUESDAY, 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.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22
TWO SHOWS: 3 pm and 7:30 pm
CRATERIAN THEATER
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.

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NOVEMBER 2022

2nd ANNUAL CLEVELAND PIPER'S WEEKEND
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
ST. MALACHI PARISH HALL
2459 WASHINGTON AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OHIO

Local pipers have been talking about doing this for years - now is the time! Let's build an annual event that puts us on the map as a great destination for piping and traditional music! If you are interested, put your money where your mouth is. Hopefully, we will have the great Detroit piper Sean Gavin back this year in addition to other guests. I (Brian Bigley) will help to get your set in tune for the workshop. After the concert, we will all hook up at Brian Holleran's 'Il Rione Pizzaria' for some fellowship and hopefully some tunes!

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IRISH MUSIC SESSION with BRIAN BIGLEY & FRIENDS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
PRIVATE EVENT
LORAIN, OHIO

Brian Bigley, Uilleann pipes, flute, and whistles is joined by friends in this Irish music session. Private event.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 7:30 PM
HANNA THEATRE - PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
2067 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.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 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.

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TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
THE ATHENAEUM CENTER FOR THOUGHT AND CULTURE
2936 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.

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OCTOBER 2022

BRIAN BIGLEY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
PRIVATE EVENT
OHIO

Brian Bigley plays traditional Irish music with Uilleann pipes, flute and whistles.

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KRISTEN & BRIAN BIGLEY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
PRIVATE WEDDING
OHIO

Kristen and Brian Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music.

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SEPTEMBER 2022

CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
PRIVATE EVENT
OHIO

Ethereal sounds of the Celtic world presented in a chamber music ensemble setting.

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CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 7:30-9 pm
ST. NOEL CHURCH
35200 CHARDON ROAD, WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OHIO

Ethereal sounds of the Celtic world presented in a chamber music ensemble setting.

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KRISTEN & BRIAN BIGLEY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
PRIVATE WEDDING
OHIO

Kristen and Brian Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music.

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BRIAN BIGLEY & SAMANTHA HARVEY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
PRIVATE EVENT
CLEVELAND, OHIO

Brian Bigley, Uilleann pipes, flute, and whistles is joined by Samantha Harvey for this performance. Samantha is an award-winning step dancer, pianist and accordionist. She has performed throughout the world including gigs in the US, Canada, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia with groups Téada, IRELAND - the show, Irish Christmas in America, Atlantic Steps, Cosa, and Tomáseen Foley's Irish Times. Samantha also enjoys the more intimate performance setting with her accordion and mandolin duo - Sam 'n Ash.

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BRIAN BIGLEY & SAMANTHA HARVEY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 8 - 11 pm
GORMLEY'S PUB
19500 CENTER RIDGE ROAD
ROCKY RIVER, OHIO

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CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
PRIVATE WEDDING
OHIO

Ethereal sounds of the Celtic world presented in a chamber music ensemble setting.

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AUGUST 2022

SEÁN GAVIN - CONCERT AND TRAD SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022
7 pm - CONCERT
8 pm - TRAD SESSION
PLANK ROAD TAVERN
16719 DETROIT AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Seán Gavin is one of the most highly-regarded Uilleann pipes/flute players of his generation.

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CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 3-4:30 pm
LAKEWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
14502 DETROIT AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO

Ethereal sounds of the Celtic world presented in a chamber music ensemble setting.

JULY 2022

BRIAN BIGLEY, EDWIN HUIZINGA, WILLIAM COULTER & MORE
JULY 14-30, 2022
CARMEL, CALIFORNIA

The Carmel Bach Festival (CBF) began in 1935 as a four-day series of concerts at the Sunset School Auditorium and the Carmel Mission Basilica. Over the years, it grew to a two-week celebration of concerts, recitals, master classes, lectures, and open rehearsals in July. The Festival’s mission is to celebrate the works, inspiration and ongoing influence of Johann Sebastian Bach worldwide by immersing audiences in a festival experience integrating music, education and ideas.
The Festival is the longest-running summer music festival in California.

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JUNE 2022

CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
DOORS OPEN 6 PM, CONCERT 7:30 PM
HOUSE CONCERT (SMALL RESIDENTIAL VENUE)
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO

Ethereal sounds of the Celtic world presented in a chamber music ensemble setting.

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KRISTEN & BRIAN BIGLEY
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
WEDDING (PRIVATE EVENT)

Kristen and Brian Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music.

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BRIAN BIGLEY & TIFFANY SCHAEFER
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2 pm
MAYO SOCIETY TEA
JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OHIO

Brian Bigley, Uilleann pipes, flute and whistles, and Tiffany Schaefer, harp and vocals, perform traditional Irish music.

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TRAD SESSION at GREAT LAKES BREWERY
MONDAY, JUNE 13 - 7 - 9:30 pm
GREAT LAKES BREWING COMPANY
2516 MARKET AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OHIO

Join Brian Bigley and other musicians for a traditional Irish music session.

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COLM BRODERICK & PATRICK FINLEY
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
6 pm: FIDDLE & WHISTLE WORKSHOP - $20
7 pm: CONCERT - $15 to $20
8 pm: TRAD SESSION
PLANK ROAD TAVERN
16719 DETROIT ROAD, LAKEWOOD, OHIO

Colm Broderick is in from Ireland with Liam O'Flynn's pipes! Patrick Finley joining on the fiddle! Open session to follow the concert.

MAY 2022

BIGLEY & CRANE
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 4-4:30 pm
4:30 pm MASS CELEBRATING ST. CHRISTOPHER'S 100th ANNIVERSARY
ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH
20141 DETROIT ROAD, ROCKY RIVER, OHIO

Brian Bigley, uilleann pipes, flute, whistles, and Ian Crane on highland bagpipes, Scottish smallpipes, border pipes, vocals.

BIGLEY & HURLEY
SUNDAY, MAY 29, 3-6 pm
GANDALF'S PUB & RESTAURANT
6757 CENTER ROAD, VALLEY CITY, OHO

Brian Bigley, uilleann pipes, flute, whistles, and Ruairi Hurley, guitar, vocals, perform traditional Irish music.

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APRIL 2022

BRIAN BIGLEY
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 - 2:30 pm
RITTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
5680 LIBERTY AVENUE, VERMILLION, OHIO
Uilleann Pipes, Flute, Whistles, Irish Dance

KRISTEN & BRIAN BIGLEY
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
FUNERAL (PRIVATE EVENT)
Kristen and Brian Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music.

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FIRE & GRACE & ASH with special guest soprano AMANDA POWELL
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 - 7:30 pm
ST. MALACHI PARISH
2459 WASHINGTON AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OHIO

Fire & Grace & Ash is an eclectic collaboration between Grammy-winning guitarist William Coulter, world-renowned violinist Edwin Huizinga and mandolin virtuoso Ashley Hoyer. This unique trio explores the connective musical elements of classical, folk, and contemporary traditions from around the world. (Coulter and Huizinga both perform with Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas.)

Visit Fire & Grace & Ash online HERE.
More about Amanda Powell HERE.

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KRISTEN & BRIAN BIGLEY
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
WEDDING (PRIVATE EVENT)

Kristen and Brian Bigley are a musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music.

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MARCH 2022

AN IRISH RAMBLING HOUSE
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022
HOMESTAKE OPERA HOUSE
LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA
An energetic folk music, dance and storytelling production that melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing.

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