Tim was the leader of the band Hot Rize and is a prolific songwriter He has 16 CDs that are either solo or with his own band. Tim also plays mandolin, guitar and fiddle. Jan sings harmony vocals (lead on one song) and plays mandolin. tickets are on sale now online, and at both The Folk Shop and Antigone Books. General admission. Hall holds just over 300. Tim won a Grammy award for his CD 'Fiddler's Green' in 2005. The interview here is 8+ years old, and it goes through Tim's background--he has been a bluegrass musician for years, and now is concentrating on his singing and songwriting.. Also visit www.timobrien.net.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This show has sold almost 200 tickets,(as of Feb 20) and the hall holds just over 300. A SELL-OUT is EASILY POSSIBLE, so do NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY OF THE SHOW TO BUY TICKETS if you know you want to go!!

One of the country's finest singer-songwriters, Karla wrote songs made famous by Linda Ronstadt and others like Dolly Parton, songs like: "Tell Me Why, I Can't Hold on, All My Life, Home and Someone to Lay Down Beside Me." Karla's song "Isn't It Always Love" included here as one of the videos, has been covered by over 8 other artists. Karla's back up player, Nina Gerber, on various guitars, is amazingly good, too. Karla plays piano and guitar. The videos here show her singing three of her most known songs.
Reserved seating tickets are on sale online $30; $28 seniors in advance; $3 online fee: $33 door.
Select center seats are at Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Avenue and at the Folk Shop 2525 N. Campbell, with no fee.

George returns with a new show and a new CD. Reserved seating on sale NOW on this site. Some select Center seats are now available at Antigone Books only, 411 N. 4th Avenue. For disability seats, call 981-1475. No fee at Antigone Books except a minor fee for using a credit card there.
Tickets are $34 in advance, with an online fee of $4/ticket. Two tickets bought on line is a total $76. Mailing fee is $4 per order, no extra cost for will call tickets.

Daimh, pronounced (dive), first visited Tucson 2+ years ago at St. Francis Church. They are back with new CD and to the Berger Center. Daimh is one of the finest bands out of Scotland today. Vocals in Scottish Gaelic by lead singer Ellen MacDonald plus full band instrumentals, and some that mix instrumentals with songs. See the videos--the first is instrumental, the second a vocal; which speeds up, adding a new fiddle tune after the first 2 1/2 minutes. The third one is mostly vocal and gives a history of Ellen and where she grew up. They have won Best of Scotland awards both as a band and for Scottish Gaelic singing by Ellen. Other members on bagpipes and various strings including fiddle and strings are Angus MacKenzie, Alasdair White, Murdo Cameron, and Ross Martin. They put on a terrific show, and had a double standing ovation when they were here 2 years ago.

Old Blind Dogs return from Scotland with a new show! original fiddler Jonny Hardie included!! Reserved tickets on sale by NOW. All new show, and will include original fiddler Jonny Hardie and singer Aaron Jones..

2 local bands play on St.. Patrick's Day--evening. Hawthorne Hedge combines members formerly with Round the House and the Celtic Minstrels. Set by H. Hedge from 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm is all instrumental, followed by the Out of Kilters from 8:15 pm to 9:30pm. TO BUY TICKETS CLICK THE BUY TICKETS BAR ON HOME PAGE. CLICK Green $ ABOVE AND THAT WILL TAKE YOU THERE.
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Laurie Lewis, with Tom Rozum on mandolin and vocals will perform Saturday, April 13th 7:30pm at the Berger Center at 1200 West Speedway.  Laurie writes songs, and sings, plus plays guitar and fiddle has won many awards including being named twice as vocalist of the year by IBMA. She has been nominated for a Grammy many times, including just 2 years ago. And she won a Grammy for her contributions to "True Blue"  a compilation of songs by Bill Monroe.  The photo is of Laurie and Tom. An accomplished fidder named Brandon Godman will fill out the trio. Brandon has played for Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver and has won many fiddle championships. Some of the Row Ftickets shown online as sold are actually on sale at The Folk Shop, with no fee as well as tickets in J center, Tues-Friday 11-6, Saturday 11-5. Cash or check only accepted at Folk Shop-no cards.
For disability seating please call 981-1475.

Celebrating its 14th year, the hugely popular holiday show “Irish Christmas in America” brings a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the long running show features top Irish music, song and dance in an engaging performance rich in humour and boundless energy. The 2018 tour features special guest singer Niamh Farrell, a Sligo vocalist who has toured with UK singer/songwriting star David Gray. Niamh teams up with legendary West Kerry singer Séamus Begley, famous for his charming wit and stunning voice. And it will also feature someone new! Sea-nos dancer and bodhran player Brian Cunningham. Brain is pictured above and the other photo includes dancing by Samantha Harvey.
The family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes on fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes and harp, along with thrilling Irish old-style dancing from Samantha Harvey. In addition, evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland, bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2018.
Mac Diarmada enthuses about the program as a way to bring traditional and often unknown Irish customs to the States. “One of the most heartfelt themes of Irish Christmas is emigration,” says Mac Diarmada. “Music was a way that people stayed close to home.”

A sparkling tradition among holiday events, Irish Christmas in America is a special show to see this season. For more information visit irishchristmasinamerica.com

Niamh Farrell– vocals Niamh Farrell, a talented young singer from Sligo, came to attention in 2014 during a 10-month world tour with English singer-songwriting star David Gray. The tour highlight for Niamh was performing at the Ryman Auditorium, the home of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Niamh brings to Irish Christmas in America a magical voice and stage presence, invoking the warmth and charm of an Irish Christmas evening.

Séamus Begley– vocals / accordion Séamus Begley comes from the Irish-speaking region of West Kerry and is a member of one of Ireland’s most musically-acclaimed families. Famous for his heartfelt singing, Séamus is equally brilliant on the accordion, which he plays with astonishing energy and spontaneity. belting out jigs, slides and polkas with rapid sprays of ornamentation. Séamus was awarded the prestigious TG4 Traditional Singer of the Year award in 2013.

Oisín Mac Diarmada– producer / fiddle A graduate in Music Education from Trinity College Dublin/RIAM, Oisín has been described by The Irish Echo's Earle Hitchner as "one of the most gifted and creative traditional fiddlers playing today." Founder of noted group Téada, Oisín is also a regular solo performer, having appeared as guest soloist with the Southern Georgia Symphony Orchestra (USA) and Würtembergische Philharmonie Orchestra (Germany) along with an extensive recording history.

Gráinne Hambly– Irish harp /concertina Gráinne Hambly from County Mayo in the West of Ireland is an internationally recognised exponent of the Irish harp. In 1998 she completed a Masters Degree in Musicology at Queen's University Belfast, for which her main research topic was music collections and the harp in 18th-century Ireland. Since then, Gráinne has toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States, giving concerts, workshops and masterclasses.

Samantha Harvey- dance / piano Samantha Harvey is an award-winning step dancer, pianist and accordionist. She has performed throughout the world. Most recently Samantha performed in RTÉ's Centenary 2016, broadcast live from the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin and with the Omaha Symphony in A Celtic Journey.

Sean Gavin- flute/uilleann pipes. Sean Gavin’s ornate and driving style on the flute and uilleann pipes reflects his lifelong immersion in traditional Irish music. Despite his young age, he is already an accomplished performer having toured extensively on three continents. Currently residing in Chicago, he remains firmly dedicated to playing and teaching traditional Irish music.

AND Brian Cunningham: Irish dance and Irish drum (bodhran).

The Gregory School hall has reserved seating!! and plenty of parking too!!
Reserved seats available NOW online, with center, select seats at Antigone Books and the Folk Shop. All tickets $25, $23 to TFTM members and seniors.
Tickets bought at door: $28; $26 seniors.