Sean Gavin Concert in Mount Vernon
Schedule
Wed, 19 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
1124 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon, WA, United States, Washington 98273 | Mount Vernon, WA
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A concert with piper and flute player, Seán Gavin.Seán Gavin, is one of the most highly regarded Irish musicians of his generation. Master uilleann piper and flute player, he is the first and only musician born outside Ireland to win the prestigious Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal. His most recent recording, Music from the Lost Continent, with fiddler Jesse Smith, accompanist John Blake, and bodhran player Johnny “Ringo” McDonagh, was hailed by The Irish Echo as “traditional music at its best!”
Seán has toured with the groups Bua and Téada, both have gleaned top praise from Irish music critics. He was Musical Director for the PBS program “I Am Ireland", and for the long running Atlantic Steps. He has lectured on traditional music at the University of Chicago, St. Andrew's in Scotland, and many other locations. Seán is now back in his native Detroit where he continues to play, teach, and promote traditional Irish music. His latest project is the Irish Music Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that encourages people of all ages to explore the ancestral music and song of Ireland. IMI connects a broad network of players, learners, and enthusiasts worldwide. https://irishmusicinstitute.org
Doors open at 5:30pm, music at 6pm, refreshments will be available for purchase.
Members receive a discount on tickets to this show. To become a Celtic Arts Foundation member, please visit our Membership Page or call 360-416-4934.
Concert goers can take advantage of 15% off of the best available rate at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Burlington–just mention the Celtic Arts Foundation when booking.
All ticket purchases are final and cannot be refunded.
www.celticarts.org
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1124 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon, WA, United States, Washington 98273Event Location & Nearby Stays:
