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Friday, August 11 – Clare Sands
Fifth Province Pub at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors/Kitchen – 6PM, Show – 8PM
Channeling the music of her ancestors, Clare Sands is a unique force in Irish music. Weaving traditional roots with Contemporary sounds and influences, Sands sings brave and bold for the young and the old. The award-winning young artist has an ever-evolving and extraordinary eclectic musical career.
Saturday, August 12 – Stolie
Fifth Province Pub at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors/Kitchen – 6PM, Show – 8PM
Join us in welcoming back acoustic loop artist Stolie for another exciting performance Fans love her rootsy, pop-rock style that makes for an upbeat, energetic night!
Friday, August 18 – Jimmie Moore
Fifth Province Pub at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors/Kitchen – 6PM, Show – 8PM
Troubadour and Fifth Province favorite Jimmy Moore returns for an evening of traditional Irish music – a perfect summer evening!  
Saturday, August 19 – Black Partridge
Fifth Province Pub at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors/Kitchen – 6PM, Show – 8PM
Black Partridge gets intimate, honest, and traditional in their music, and then they flip the night on its head! These three enjoy sharing their original music as much as they enjoy playing the tunes you love. If you love "Americana" music, Black Partridge plays for you!
Friday, August 25 – Red Hot Chili Pipers
Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors – 6PM, Show – 7PM
Feel the Chili Heat! Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent, and a show so hot it carries its own health warning! The Red Hot Chili Pipers' achievements have reached incredible heights with their groundbreaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop anthems, which they proudly call "bagrock."

 

The Pipers have over 3.5 million YouTube views, triple-platinum albums, and unforgettable live shows. Don't miss this opportunity to see them in the Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center! Tickets are $45 or $60 VIP and are available on the Mayfair Theatre or Irish American Heritage Center websites.

 

Friday, August 25– Greasy Gravy
Fifth Province Pub at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors/Kitchen – 6PM, Show – 8PM
Join Rockabilly/Americana artists Matt Hendricks and Rick Sherry – also known as Greasy Gravy for a night of original, authentic, rockin' tunes!
Saturday, August 26 – Aiden O'Toole
Fifth Province Pub at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors/Kitchen – 6PM, Show – 8PM
Fifth Province regular Aidan O'Toole returns with a TBD special guest for an evening of your favorite tunes!
Coming in September
Friday, September 8 – Sharon Shannon
Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors – 6PM, Show – 7PM
Don't miss this very special evening with Irish music superstar Sharon Shannon. While crossing–over into many genres of music, Sharon's style is uniquely traditional Irish, and she has been hugely influential in promoting Irish music, not only in her own country but in the USA. She is genuinely beloved! Tickets are $35 and are available on the Mayfair Theatre or Irish American Heritage Center websites.
Sunday, September 17 – Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day (link coming)
Throughout the Irish American Heritage Center
3-11PM (time may change)
We had a blast last year with our inaugural Halfway to St. Patrick’s Festival, so we’re bringing it back! Join us for all things Irish - the best in local pub bands, great food, drinks, dancing, and ending with a concert by Scythanian with Basil and the Rathbones!
The festival and the concert are separate, ticketed events.
 
Sunday, September 17 – Scythanian with Basil & The Rathbones
Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors – 6PM, Show – 7PM
Washington DC-based Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets and has grown to be a headliner on the US Celtic Festival Circuit and a big name in the Bluegrass/Americana Festival Circuit.
 
Their brand of high-energy folk music found led The Washington Post to describe them as: "Scythian's enthusiasm is contagious, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around or hoisting glasses."
 
Thursday, September 21 - Fr. Ray Kelly: Thankful Tour 2023
Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors – 6PM, Show – 7PM
Fr. Ray Kelly, the singing Priest from Ireland and YouTube sensation, is embarking on his 4th tour of the US. The "Thankful Tour" is a two-week tour of seven cities where he'll sing to inspire and entertain with songs and stories of hope, love, and joy. Fr Ray's famous "Hallelujah" video currently has over 84 million hits!
Sunday, September 24 - Ardal O'Hanlan
Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center
Doors – 6PM, Show – 7PM
Ardal O'Hanlan brings his comedic stylings to the Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center Sunday, September 24. O'Hanlon plays a beloved character on the Irish show "Father Ted." He is also recognizable to North American PBS audiences for his recurring role in the detective series "Death in Paradise." And he's made guest appearances on the international hit Netflix series "Derry Girls," including the series finale.