Oíche Ceoil Traidisiúnta na hÉireann le James Kelly agus Dáithí Sproule

Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum and Ceol Cascadia are delighted to present an evening of traditional Irish music, with James Kelly, fiddle, and Dáithí Sproule, guitar and songs.

James Kelly is one of Ireland’s most renowned traditional fiddle players. He learned his music from his father John Kelly, the renowned fiddle and concertina player from County Clare. Their Dublin home was a hub of traditional music during the revival years of the 1960s and 70s, with frequent visits from such giants of Irish music as Seamus Ennis, Willie Clancy, Johnny Doran and many more. At the age of sixteen James recorded his first album, a duet with his brother John. Since that time, James has recorded many highly acclaimed albums, toured Europe, the US, Canada and South America. He was a member of several influential Irish groups, including “Patrick Street” and the legendary folk group “Planxty.” James was a presenter of…