Join us for a weekend full of lively activity in Shepherdstown as we bring two world class Celtic music bands to town for concerts and workshops with Irish songsters, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary on the first night of their East Coast tour and ending with a workshop and concert with Shetland fiddle player, Kevin Henderson backed by one of the US’s top Scottish style piano players, Neil Pearlman. On Saturday, we feature our monthly contra dance with Sugar Beat featuring Scottish fiddle champion Elke Baker, Susan Brant on flute and Marc Glickman on piano. We are taking COVID precautions and require attendees to wear medical grade N-95 or KN 95 masks for the safety of all. Details of each event on the website at smad.us.
Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O’Leary * Shepherdstown, WV
Friday, March 3 * 8 pm
With an engaging stage presence and understated virtuosity, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary present a timeless selection of songs and instrumentals. Nuala and Eamon offer a memorable concert experience; their songs range from the ancient Irish tradition to reflections on the present day accompanied by exquisite instrumentals on flute and bouzouki. At the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Washington St., Shepherdstown, WV. Tickets are $22 adults, $20 seniors and $15 students in advance (Brown Paper Tickets) and $25, 22 and 15 at the door. Info: Joanie Blanton, 304-263-2531 or at smad.us. Audience members are requested to wear medical grade masks.
Saturday, March 4: Shepherdstown Contra Dance with Sugar Beat
Join us as Santa Barbara, CA based caller Jon Southard calls to the lively tunes of Sugar Beat with Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brant (flute) and Marc Glickman (piano) at the Shepherdstown War Memorial Building, Beginners Workshop at 7:30, dance starts at 8pm. Admission is $10. Masking is required for the safety of all.
Scottish Music from Shetland and the USA with Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman* Shepherdstown, WV
Sunday, March 5 * 4 pm
Uniting two stand out voices in Scottish music today, the fiddle and piano duo of Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman is a transatlantic collaboration that has set stages alight from Scotland to California. Each known for his high-energy, joyful and fresh approach to the tradition, their combined sound is fiery yet precise; moving from heart-wrenching airs to sparkling reels in the blink on an eye. At the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Washington St., Shepherdstown, WV. Tickets are $22 adults, $20 seniors and $15 students in advance (Brown Paper Tickets) and $25, 22 and 15 at the door. Info: Joanie Blanton, 304-263-2531 or at smad.us. Music workshop on Shetland Fiddle Music for fiddle, piano and mixed instruments from 1:30-3pm, $35 for the workshop, $50 for both workshop and concert. Concert audience is requested to wear medical grade masks, masks are optional but recommended for the workshop. Advance testing is appreciated.
Shepherdstown Music and Dance 