The Series at Lavender Hill Farm Presents Sionainn Laoi for the Boyne Heritage Center
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Join Lavender Hill Farm and the Boyne Heritage Center on September 19th for an unforgettable evening with Sionainn Laoi, an Irish traditional music duo whose sound is rooted in the rich musical heritage of Ireland. Featuring Hannah Harris on fiddle and voice, and Alberto “Bear” Whitmer on guitar and bodhrán, their performances blend lyrical melodies with driving rhythms, creating an experience that is both deeply authentic and captivating.
Shaped by their time studying in Ireland and influenced by renowned traditional musicians, the duo brings a sense of place and storytelling to every performance, transporting listeners through the timeless sounds of Irish music.
Set inside our beautifully restored 1920s barn, this concert is part of The Series at Lavender Hill Farm, an intimate summer music experience where nationally touring artists perform for Northern Michigan audiences in a one-of-a-kind farm setting.
Arrive early to picnic on the lawn, enjoy preshow music in the amphitheater, and spend the evening surrounded by music, community, and the beauty of the farm.
Your attendance and participation in the silent auction help support the mission of the Boyne Heritage Center and the preservation of our shared local history.
About the Artist: SIONAINN LAOI
Sionainn Laoi is a compelling Irish traditional music duo from southeast Michigan, featuring Hannah Harris on fiddle and voice, and Alberto (Bear) Whitmer on guitar and bodhrán. Their name reflects their formative musical experiences in Ireland —Harris studied at University College Cork along the River Lee, while Whitmer honed his skills at the University of Limerick across the River Shannon.
They connected at The Ark’s Gavin Family Crossroads Ceili and local sessions in Plymouth and Ann Arbor, realizing their styles and influences meshed perfectly. Harris’ fiddle playing, both lyrical and driving, echoes the styles of Matt Cranitch and Liz Carroll, while Whitmer’s sensitive yet lifting guitar work draws inspiration from Tony McManus and John Doyle. Together, they create a rich, authentic sound that captures the essence of Irish traditional music.
About the Local Ground Artist: FULL MOON JAM BAND
The Full Moon Jam Band members are musicians that originally met and played at jam sessions in Boyne City. The members include Bill Aten (Mandolin, Vocals), Bruce Smith (Guitar, Vocals), Anne Teasdale (Fiddle, Vocals), Gordon Howie (Percussion, Ukuleles, Vocals), and Tom Neidhamer (Upright Bass). The band plays an eclectic combination of Old Time Country, Americana, Bluegrass and Popular Music. The band has been a staple of the Boyne City Concerts in the Park, Boyne City Stroll the Streets, Petoskey Concerts in Pennsylvania Park and Farmers Markets in Boyne City, Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
About the Cause: BOYNE HERITAGE CENTER
"The Boyne Heritage Center is a nonprofit interpretive center in development, poised to become a flagship family attraction and historical hub for the Boyne area in Northern Michigan. We recognize the passion our community has for its heritage. It is our mission to be the expressive living voice and collective memory of those who came before us and those who will come after us — stewards of artifacts and an engaged, collaborative historical hub for our region." - Boyne Heritage Center Website
Shaped by their time studying in Ireland and influenced by renowned traditional musicians, the duo brings a sense of place and storytelling to every performance, transporting listeners through the timeless sounds of Irish music.
Set inside our beautifully restored 1920s barn, this concert is part of The Series at Lavender Hill Farm, an intimate summer music experience where nationally touring artists perform for Northern Michigan audiences in a one-of-a-kind farm setting.
Arrive early to picnic on the lawn, enjoy preshow music in the amphitheater, and spend the evening surrounded by music, community, and the beauty of the farm.
Your attendance and participation in the silent auction help support the mission of the Boyne Heritage Center and the preservation of our shared local history.
About the Artist: SIONAINN LAOI
Sionainn Laoi is a compelling Irish traditional music duo from southeast Michigan, featuring Hannah Harris on fiddle and voice, and Alberto (Bear) Whitmer on guitar and bodhrán. Their name reflects their formative musical experiences in Ireland —Harris studied at University College Cork along the River Lee, while Whitmer honed his skills at the University of Limerick across the River Shannon.
They connected at The Ark’s Gavin Family Crossroads Ceili and local sessions in Plymouth and Ann Arbor, realizing their styles and influences meshed perfectly. Harris’ fiddle playing, both lyrical and driving, echoes the styles of Matt Cranitch and Liz Carroll, while Whitmer’s sensitive yet lifting guitar work draws inspiration from Tony McManus and John Doyle. Together, they create a rich, authentic sound that captures the essence of Irish traditional music.
About the Local Ground Artist: FULL MOON JAM BAND
The Full Moon Jam Band members are musicians that originally met and played at jam sessions in Boyne City. The members include Bill Aten (Mandolin, Vocals), Bruce Smith (Guitar, Vocals), Anne Teasdale (Fiddle, Vocals), Gordon Howie (Percussion, Ukuleles, Vocals), and Tom Neidhamer (Upright Bass). The band plays an eclectic combination of Old Time Country, Americana, Bluegrass and Popular Music. The band has been a staple of the Boyne City Concerts in the Park, Boyne City Stroll the Streets, Petoskey Concerts in Pennsylvania Park and Farmers Markets in Boyne City, Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
About the Cause: BOYNE HERITAGE CENTER
"The Boyne Heritage Center is a nonprofit interpretive center in development, poised to become a flagship family attraction and historical hub for the Boyne area in Northern Michigan. We recognize the passion our community has for its heritage. It is our mission to be the expressive living voice and collective memory of those who came before us and those who will come after us — stewards of artifacts and an engaged, collaborative historical hub for our region." - Boyne Heritage Center Website
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Where is it happening?
7354 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City, MI, United States, Michigan 49712
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Host or PublisherLavender Hill Farm
