Music Under the Stars: Celtic Night

Enjoy an evening of exceptional traditional music as the BMC closes this popular summer series. Performing will be Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy, with Jenna Moynihan and Màiri Chaimbeul.

Keith and Becky form a cornerstone of the New England traditional music folk scene. Their music is known far and wide as a result of decades of teaching, performances and many recordings. Steeped in the music of Ireland, French Canada and Keith’s native Newfoundland, they have forged a unique musical path with their arrangements of traditional songs and fiddle tunes, while incorporating their own compositions, many of which have become part of the repertoire of players across the US and beyond.

Jenna Moynihan, from Lakewood, NY, and Màiri Chaimbeul, from the Isle of Skye, combine to make contemporary music rooted in the melodies of Scotland and Appalachia. Their music breathes new life into old tunes and merges their wide-ranging influences into a sound that is at once grounded and adventurous. On fiddle and harp, Jenna and Màiri are breathtaking in their musicianship and the depth of soulfulness they bring to their arrangements of Scottish music. Keith has worked with them both, along with Brian O’Donovan, through the Celtic Sojourn concerts in the Boston area. He has also toured with Jenna as part of the Hanneke Cassel Trio and has recently recorded with Màiri.

All four musicians are very excited for the opportunity to perform together at Music Under the Stars.

Admission is free with donations welcome. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at Retreat Farm, with the concert at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Please note that no outside alcohol is permitted, but beverages are available for purchase on site. Also, please leave your dog at home unless it is a service animal.

Music Under the Stars series sponsors include Guilford Sound, Friends of the Brattleboro Music Center and the Vermont Jazz Center, the Vermont Arts Council, and other generous donors.