Western Centuries

Western Centuries

  Western Centuries — Friday, January 5 The sound of roots music mavericks Western Centuries sits at the crossroads of country band, early R&B and the spirit of The Band. Three lead vocalists, careful harmony and witty lyrics, the music introduces a...
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Aviary Players

  Aviary Players — Saturday, December 16   Just in time for the holidays, we’re thrilled to be presenting the Aviary Players, an international group of chamber musicians currently based in San Francisco. Founded by bass player Megan Adie, with...
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Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms

Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms might be two of the finest traditional musicians in America. Their sound is a throwback to the heyday of rural American dance-hall music. NPR says, “If they had been born in 1930, the two Portland musicians would be pop stars.” But Caleb...
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Mick McAuley

Mick McAuley is an Irish musician, composer and songwriter, his music rooted firmly in the tradition of County Kilkenny. From his work as a long-time member of SOLAS, to playing for STING in his Broadway Production “The Last Ship,” he has established a...
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Thalea String Quartet

  The Thalea String Quartet — Friday, October 27 Fifth Street Farms has presented only an occasional classical music concert. It’s something we plan to do more often in the future, and we thought the Thalea String Quartet would be a great start. This...
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Low Lily with John Whelan

  Low Lily with John Whelan — “Crossing the Atlantic” Friday, September 29th Low Lily is a perfect example of why there are house concerts at Fifth Street. The trio—Liz Simmons (vocals and guitar), Flynn Cohen (vocals, guitar, and mandolin) and...
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Rob Reich Quartet

  Rob Reich Quartet–Saturday, September 9 Rob Reich and his colleagues are some of the best reasons to come to a house concert. They’re fun, they’re great instrumentalists, and they swing. I first heard Rob with Tin Hat Trio, an innovative,...
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Kevin Burke

  Kevin Burke–Sunday, August 20 Kevin Burke is an Irish master fiddler, considered one of the finest living Irish musicians. For almost forty years he has been at the forefront of Irish traditional and Celtic music, performing and recording with...
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The Page Turners

  The Page Turners–Tuesday, June 13 The Page Turners are Carolyn Kendrick and Jake Howard, joined by Max Schwartz on this trip, who play serious old-time, country, bluegrass and genuine roots music from America and Western Europe. Winners of the...