Sharon Shannon in Concert

Sharon Shannon

The amazing Sharon Shannon is coming to St. Paul! While she is known for her arrangements of traditional Irish tunes and Irish-influenced compositions, she has always been eager to explore…

More >

Adrienne O’Shea “Threads of Gold” CD Release Concert

Join us for a gorgeous evening of traditional Irish music as Adrienne O’Shea celebrates the launch of her debut CD, “Threads of Gold.” Adrienne’s soulful voice and mastery of the…

More >

CIM Youth Ensemble Concert

Join us for the annual Center for Irish Music Youth Ensembles Holiday Concert, featuring award-winning musicians from our Advanced Youth Ensemble, with an opening set by the Starling Ensemble. Celebrate…

More >

Master Artists Concert

Master Artists Concert

Presented by the Center for Irish Music, the Master Artists Concert is the signature event of the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend. Don’t miss this rare chance to see Kathleen Conneely (whistle), Seán Clohessy (fiddle), and John Coyne (bouzouki/song) play from their recently released album “All Jokes Aside”.

More >

Brass Lassie and the Gunn Slingers!

Brass Lassie and The Gunn Slingers

The last outdoor event of this season! See Brass Lassie in concert followed by a concert and ceili with the Gunn Slingers!

More >

Common Tunes Session with Mary Vanorny: Family Edition

Play along with fiddler Mary Vanorny and special guests from the Center for Irish Music including family members like Claire and Ben Vanorny, folks from the Miller/Rendell household, and the O’Shea’s. Tunes will be drawn from the resources on the CIM website (2021, 2020, 2013, and 2010), plus some surprises!

More >

Traditional Irish Tune Exchange – TAP and CIM

Join us for the beginnings of a musical friendship between Traditional Arts Partnership in South Armagh and the Center for Irish Music in Saint Paul, two music schools dedicated to teaching traditional music to students of all ages.

More >

Taking Flight Collective Virtual Concert

Taking Flight Collective

Adrienne O’Shea, Joe De Georgeo, Ian McKenna, with CIM instructor Brian Miller play locally-produced traditional Irish music on flute, fiddle, accordion, guitar, bouzouki, and gorgeous vocals!

More >

Taking Flight Collective

Adrienne O'Shea, Ian McKenna, and Joe De Georgio

Featuring Adrienne O’Shea (vocals, flute), Ian McKenna (accordion), and Joe De Georgeo (fiddle) with guitarist Brian Miller, this performance marks the launch of a 2020-21 pilot project from the Center for Irish Music called Taking Flight Collective.

More >