RUNA

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Franklin Junior High | Des Moines, IA

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“Best of all, RUNA sounds like no one else!” - Travis Rogers, Jr., Music Life & Times
About this Event

RUNA

Celebrating 16 years together as a band, Celtic-American Roots music “super group”, RUNA, continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.

Seeking to preserve and continue a traditional culture in a modern age, RUNA creates the backbone of its signature roots sound from the musical and geographical diversity of its individually established band members.  Their strive for excellence and creativity blazes a trail for the future of folk music, earning them the reputation as one of the most innovative Irish folk groups of this generation.

RUNA consists of vocalist and step-dancer, Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia; GRAMMY-award nominated, Dublin-born guitarist; Fionán de Barra; Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion; Jake James of New York on the fiddle; and Tom Fitzgerald of Canada on mandolin and vocals. 


Venue Info

The auditorium is located at the corner of Franklin and 48th St. There is plenty of parking north of the building in the North parking lot that is closest to 48th St. and Hickman Road. This entrance has a handicap ramp and handicapped parking. Please do not park in the South parking lot. This lot is small and reserved for staff workers and the band and is not handicapped accessible.

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Where is it happening?

Franklin Junior High, 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, United States

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Tickets

USD 39.19

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