Irish Night Portland

From Jaime Eller: Announcement: the weekly Sunday Traditional Irish Session at Ri Ra is moving to a monthly session the last Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm.

First session will be Oct 28th 6-8pm
Hope to see lots of familiar faces!!!

Please pass around info of change! Thanks!

From Tom: This really sucks. Cancelled for football after 10 straight years of Sunday sessions. Last week, we had a packed house enjoying football on the screens AND cheering on the music! The session is the only thing truly Irish left at Ri Ra and they are making a big mistake. Feel free to stop by and let the new manager, Des, know how you feel about it!

RIP Paddy Keenan.
One of the greatest Uilleann pipers to ever play the instrument, period. Paddy’s influence on Irish music is unmistakable. His influence on me was especially great as well. When I started working for Green Linnet and developing a taste for the pipes, Paddy and Jerry O were the two guys to see in the US and I saw them often. It was really watching Paddy move an entire audience of hundreds to tears with an air he had written for his Dad that made me want/need to take on this journey. He was a blast to hang with, always put on a great show when I booked him and provided me with much guidance over the years. He had a way of making the instrument seem effortless and no one to this day can fully match his tone. He was a kind, funny man and I considered him a friend. Keep the tunes going Paddy, you will be missed, and thanks for the music.

2nd Annual Cultural Crossroads Festival
Celebrating Irish and Old Time Music!
This Saturday, August 1 | 1:30 - 7:30
Linwood E. Temple Waterfront Park, Bath, ME
FREE!
Website: https://www.levittampbathmaine.org/crossroads
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mz7SNXthi4
Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12JvLlJi3DBDeKHaFG6me3mm7Ew7FUBXl/view?usp=sharing
Now in its second year, the Cultural Crossroads Festival brings together musicians and dancers from across genres to highlight the connections they share in their various traditions. The 2026 Cultural Crossroads Festival, co-presented and curated by Matt Shipman and Erica Brown of the band Darlin’ Corey, highlights the musical connections between Old Time and Irish music. This day of live music and dance is free and open to everyone.

This year’s festival is a special program of the Levitt AMP Bath Waterfront Music Series, supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, and produced by the Chocolate Church Arts Center, Main Street Bath, and City of Bath. Learn more

Highly recommended Irish show for you all. Coming right up and in need of some support!

CAROLINE KEANE & TOM DELANY
Live in Concert!
Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30. Doors open at 7.

Website: https://carolineandtom.ie/
Video: https://youtu.be/dnAJOhLAKaI?si=PpARyPLfDLif3tH8
Video: https://youtu.be/uRruzgJq41w?si=cJgKMXLhqAvViHaw

Join us for a House Concert in Freeport, Maine featuring Traditional Irish Music on concertina, pipes and bouzouki by CAROLINE KEANE & TOM DELANY. Show starts at 7:30, doors open at 7. We'll provide drinks and snacks, and feel free to BYO. Tickets are $20 in advance ONLY. E-mail [email protected] for reservations and more information.

Caroline Keane and Tom Delany are a dynamic and highly acclaimed musical duo, renowned for their virtuosic musicianship and heart-warming stage presence. Since they began playing together in 2010, while both studying at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick, they have created a distinctive and compelling musical partnership. With their unique blend of traditional Irish music, folk influences, and contemporary flair, Caroline and Tom have captivated audiences across Europe, Canada, the United States, and Australasia.

Caroline Keane is an internationally recognised concertina player living in the West Kerry Gaeltacht, celebrated for her mastery of traditional Irish music. With over 20 years of performance experience, Caroline has become a prominent figure in the global folk scene. As a member of the highly regarded group FOURWINDS since 2013, she has toured extensively across Europe, North America, and Australasia, captivating audiences at major festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Celtic Connections, Dublin Ohio Irish Fest, and Celtic Colors.

Tom Delany is an internationally acclaimed uilleann piper, singer, bouzouki player, and guitarist, known for his dynamic, daring, and free-flowing style. With bold, expressive playing, he captures the spirit of traditional Irish music while pushing its boundaries, making him one of the most sought-after musicians in the folk scene. Tom is a founding member of the renowned group FOURWINDS, a band celebrated for its genre-blending interpretations of Irish and folk music.

https://carolineandtom.ie/

Ri Ra session is cancelled for today. See you next week.

Hey folks! Let’s sell this one out so Junior keeps doing shows! You will not be disappointed.

Nice turnout Portland! Resist the petulant yam!