UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us on an unforgettable musical tour through Southern Ireland, where we will showcase the rich sounds of traditional Irish flute and uilleann pipes by Brian Bigley accompanied by the majestic tones of beautiful pipe organs played by Bob McMurray. With three breathtaking performances, this journey promises to be a celebration of Ireland's musical heritage in stunning, historic venues!
OCTOBER 2025
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CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025 - 7:30 PM CLOVERLEAF CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 7540 BUFFHAM ROAD, SEVILLE, 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. |
NOVEMBER 2025
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4th ANNUAL CLEVELAND PIPER'S WEEKEND WORKSHOP
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7-9, 2025 THE SCREW FACTORY, WORKSHOP OF BRIAN BIGLEY 13000 ATHENS AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OHIO 2025 weekend workshop will feature uilleann pipes instruction by Seán Gavin, Joey Abarta, Ivan Goff and Katie Linnane. Group classes and private lessons offered. |
DECEMBER 2025
FEBRUARY 2026
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CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE featuring two special guest vocalists
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026 - 3 pm ST. MARTIN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 203 S. DEFIANCE STREET ARCHBOLD, OHIO 43502 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
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026, 7 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026, 2 PM NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART 2110 BLUE RIDGE ROAD RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27607 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 2026
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AN IRISH RAMBLING HOUSE
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 TOWER THEATRE 835 NW WALL STREET BEND, OREGON 97703 In Ireland, the neighbors would pick a house to ramble to in the evenings to share music, dance, and story. It was these settings that bore their humor, charm, and a sense of community and togetherness which is what Rambling House exemplifies. It is a joyful culture that’s rich in spirit and warmth. Like a steaming mug of Irish coffee in a neighbor’s kitchen on a cold winter’s night, ‘An Irish Rambling House’ will warm the spirit with stories, music, song, and dance from the rich tradition of Ireland. Spend an evening with native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley, Grammy Award-winner William Coulter, native Irish fiddler and vocalist Eimear Arkins, Irish piper Brian Bigley, Riverdance lead dancer Brandon Asazawa and award-winning pianist, accordionist and Irish dancer Samantha Harvey - some of the most gifted performers on either side of the Atlantic. |
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CLEVELAND CELTIC ENSEMBLE
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026, 7:30 PM WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 903 CENTER STREET BRYAN, 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. |
