Golden Bough's 45th Anniversary

Schedule

Sat Dec 14 2024 at 08:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

The Back Room | Berkeley, CA

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Celtic music group Golden Bough celebrates their 45th anniversary with this special Christmas-themed performance.
About this Event

Christmas has long been celebrated as a time for family and friends to gather and share the joy of the season. For the past 45 years the Celtic music group Golden Bough has been providing an opportunity for loved ones to join together in song and celebration with their Celtic Christmas concert program.

An Old World carol states, “Good fortune attend each merry man's friend to do the best that he may, forgetting all wrongs in carol and song to drive the cold winter away.” With that in mind, Golden Bough created a special program for the whole family. Celtic songs of Christmas and Winter are inter-mixed with their own compositions written especially for the Yuletide season.

No newcomers to the current Celtic trend, Golden Bough (founded in 1980) has been bringing their Winter Concerts to family audiences far and wide. These modern-day minstrels have traveled the world over performing their own brand of Celtic music, drawn from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and even Galicia (in Spain).

Their Holiday Concert is the perfect setting in which to enjoy Golden Bough's rare carols and songs of celebration for the Winter Solstice and the New Year. With lively instrumental pieces, haunting ballads and humorous sing-alongs, the band creates an atmosphere in which the listener is transported to another place and time. Margie Butler, Paul Espinoza and Kathy Sierra capture the essence and joy of traditional music on a wide variety acoustic instruments, including; Celtic harp, penny-whistle, guitar, accordion, violin, viola, mandolin, and bodhran (a handheld drum, particular to the Celtic culture).

Golden Bough's three Yuletide CDs; "Winter's Dance," "Christmas in a Celtic Land," and "When Winter Comes," are distributed worldwide and have received enthusiastic response from music fans and critics alike. Rock & Reel Magazine in England had this to say about their second Christmas offering; "A vibrant and multi-faceted collection, 'Christmas in a Celtic Land' sees Golden Bough at their musical and creative peak." You can find out more about Golden Bough, their recordings, concert schedule and history by visiting their website at www.goldenboughmusic.com.

This joyful Celtic Christmas Concert is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to gather together to celebrate and drive the cold winter away. with Golden Bough's unique Yuletide presentation. You'll be hard put to sit still once the fire of Celtic music is flamed by these fine musicians. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Tickets are $25 general admission. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Thank you for your support!

Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

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The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, United States

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