Mary Bergin in the Lou Costello Room (Zissimo's Upstairs)
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The Baltimore Irish Music school is hosting a concert with Irish music legend Mary Bergin at the Lou Costello Room at Zissimo’s in Hampden!
Tickets $25 / $10 for children at the door or online at
https://baltimoreirishmusicschool.org/events/bims-mary-bergin
Mary Bergin, born in Shankill, County Dublin, Ireland, is celebrated as a pioneering Irish folk musician and a master of the tin whistle. Growing up in a musical family, with her parents being accomplished melodeon and fiddle players, Bergin's talent flourished early. By the age of nine, she was already on her path to mastery, later clinching the All Ireland tin whistle championship in 1970.
Bergin's influence in traditional Irish music is profound. She is credited with elevating the Irish tin whistle to a premier position in modern traditional Irish music. Her debut solo album, ‘Feadóga Stáin’, released in 1979, is regarded as a seminal work in the genre, showcasing her exceptional skill and innovative approach.
As a founding member of the group Dordán, Bergin plays a unique blend of traditional Irish and European Baroque music. The group has earned wide acclaim and recognition, including receiving the National Entertainment Award for Traditional Music. In 2000, Bergin herself was honored with the ‘TG4 Traditional Musician of the Year Award’, underlining her significant contributions to the music industry and Irish culture.
In addition to these achievements, Bergin's role as an influencer and educator in the realm of traditional Irish music was formally recognized in 2022 when she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from University College Dublin. This accolade celebrated her outstanding contributions to the arts and culture and her status as a leading figure in Irish music.
Her journey, marked by individual accomplishments and collaborative endeavors, underscores her status as a prominent figure in the Irish music scene. Bergin's work continues to inspire and influence musicians and enthusiasts of Irish music around the world, cementing her legacy as a true icon in the field.
Tickets $25 / $10 for children at the door or online at
https://baltimoreirishmusicschool.org/events/bims-mary-bergin
Mary Bergin, born in Shankill, County Dublin, Ireland, is celebrated as a pioneering Irish folk musician and a master of the tin whistle. Growing up in a musical family, with her parents being accomplished melodeon and fiddle players, Bergin's talent flourished early. By the age of nine, she was already on her path to mastery, later clinching the All Ireland tin whistle championship in 1970.
Bergin's influence in traditional Irish music is profound. She is credited with elevating the Irish tin whistle to a premier position in modern traditional Irish music. Her debut solo album, ‘Feadóga Stáin’, released in 1979, is regarded as a seminal work in the genre, showcasing her exceptional skill and innovative approach.
As a founding member of the group Dordán, Bergin plays a unique blend of traditional Irish and European Baroque music. The group has earned wide acclaim and recognition, including receiving the National Entertainment Award for Traditional Music. In 2000, Bergin herself was honored with the ‘TG4 Traditional Musician of the Year Award’, underlining her significant contributions to the music industry and Irish culture.
In addition to these achievements, Bergin's role as an influencer and educator in the realm of traditional Irish music was formally recognized in 2022 when she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from University College Dublin. This accolade celebrated her outstanding contributions to the arts and culture and her status as a leading figure in Irish music.
Her journey, marked by individual accomplishments and collaborative endeavors, underscores her status as a prominent figure in the Irish music scene. Bergin's work continues to inspire and influence musicians and enthusiasts of Irish music around the world, cementing her legacy as a true icon in the field.
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Zissimos Bar, 1023 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211-2416, United States
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