Swift Run Celtic House Concerts 2024
We are pleased to resume our series of summer concerts for its eighteenth seasonon our 3-tier amphitheater deck in Fairfax Station.
The concerts take place outside with a woodland backdrop.
If bad weather threatens, we move them indoors.
The suggested donation is $25, unless otherwise noted.
| Sat June 1 7:00 pm |
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Hickory Grove -
is a vibrant bluegrass band that has evolved from the traditions of Scotch/Irish influences in Appalachia. Hailing from WV, banjoist/guitarist and vocalist Jack Osburn and his vocalist/guitarist/banjoist wife Bev have led Hickory Grove for 30+ years through impressive musical evolutions. They are joined at this concert by Larry Tapper (Harmonica) and Niels Jonker (Bass). Prepare for an evening of driving instrumentals and sweet harmonies. |
Sat June 22 7:00 pm |  |
We welcome Druidsong for the first time! Hailing from Pittsburgh, singer and instrumentalist (guitars/whistle/bodhran) Bruce Golightly performs mostly Scottish and Irish folk music, and more. His roots are in the American folk tradition and he began performing in coffee houses during the 60s. He is a regular at various Highland Games and festivals. |
| Sat June 29 7:00 pm |  |
Jody Marshall is back this
year with her hammered dulcimer and musical friends, Paul Nahay on keyboard, Jim Queen
on fiddle, guitar, vocals, and Susan Queen on bass guitar and vocals.
Together, they'll traverse the lands of Celts and baby boomers with their engaging mix of traditional melodies, original instrumentals,
and the occasional Top 40 classic and show tune. |
| Sat Aug 31 7:00 pm |
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Isla! - Deborah Packard returns to weave Appalachian and Scottish spells with her heartbreakingly sweet vocals and fine whistle playing while native Glaswegian Peter Cairney provides world class guitar, lap dulcimer, and harmonica accompaniment. |
| Sat Sep 7 7:00 pm |
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We are thrilled to present
Ed Miller. He
is one of Scotland's finest singing exports. If you are looking for nostalgic,
Brigadoonish schlock, this is not your man; but if you like good songs sung well,
with a healthy mixture of realism and humor, then you will love this concert. |
Sat Sept 14 7:00 pm |  |
Moch Pryderi ("Pryderi’s Pigs" in Welsh) is one of the longest standing pan Celtic bands in Virginia. Performing primarily Welsh, Breton, and Scottish tunes and songs, their expertise and knowledge are prodigious! Featuring on Celtic and triple strung Welsh harps, whistles, and vocals Mary Triola, fiddler Lauren Smith, percussionist Rik Rice, guitar & vocals Dave Caouette, and piper/bass guitarist Mike Gallu. Moch Pryderi presents a toe tapping, eclectic, and formidable concert. |
| Sat Sept 28 7:00 pm |
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IONA, the "'House Band" for these house concerts, returns this season with Barbara Tresidder Ryan (lead vocals, bouzouki, bodhrán, pieds), Bernard Argent (flute, whistles, vocals, percussion), Leigh Oben (electric and stand-up bass), Jim Queen (fiddle, banjo, vocals), and Marsha Searle (dancing). They'll be performing sets from their latest CD, Signature, as well as debuting some even newer material! |