# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hillside Echoes presents Winterdance returns to the Hillside Club - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: The 19th Annual Celtic Christmas CelebrationAbout this Event19th Annual Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration A joyful and cherished holiday tradition returns this December, marking the 19th Annual Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration. Angelic singing, instrumental wizardry, and championship Irish step dancing combine to lift your hearts this holiday season. This year’s show welcomes back the soaring vocals of San Francisco’s Amelia Hogan, Molly’s Revenge fiddler John W**d, and the banjo and mandolin artistry of rising artist, Tyler W**d. Making his Winterdance debut on guitar, mandolin and vocals, we’re honored to share the stage with Wake the Dead’s Paul Kotapish. All Ireland champion Irish step dancer, Marisa Gilman, will bring a percussive and visually stunning element to the performance.Paul Kotapish Equally confident and inventive on every fretted instrument, Paul has distinguished himself on the stage for over 30 years. Most recently, Paul has made a name for himself with his concerts and recordings with Kevin Burke’s Open House, a headlining act in Celtic and international folk festivals across the country. His blazing guitar and mandolin work also help drive The Hillbillies From Mars, Sylvia Herold’s Euphonia, and other Northern California-based acoustic groups. Paul is also widely respected for his work as editor and feature writer at Acoustic Guitar Magazine.Amelia Hogan Amelia Hogan is an impeccably authentic singer of Celtic music, and her “lilting, buoyant, distinctive voice” (AM Kennedy, Irish Music Magazine) comes through in honeyed tones on Irish, Scottish, British, and American-styled vocals. She sings both contemporary and traditional music well versed in the Irish tradition of Sean-Nós, or “old style”, a highly lyrical solo a cappella style. Amelia is a headliner at the SF Free Folk Festival since 2004; frequent host of the internationally known Starry Plough Sunday night session ( Berkeley CA,) headliner at The Irish Club of Alaska’s Galway Days Festival; a regular at the An Goilin Singers Club in Dublin, Ireland; a special guest and community partner with the Consul General of Ireland, San Francisco; Ongoing partner with the United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco, headliner and special guest performer and regular of Hyde street Pier NPS Maritime History Museum Sea Music Festival and concert series.John W**d, fiddler for Molly’s Revenge and New World String Project, has spent the last 30 years immersed in various fiddle styles. With an affinity for folk traditions, John’s exploration has emphasized Irish, Scottish, Swedish, and Old-Time fiddle. While he holds a bachelor’s degree of music from CSU Chico, the musical education that charted his path began through a long series of Irish sessions. There, he learned the nuance of aural passing of melodies and the tradition of conversing in a deeply musical manner. John’s passion for the vital expressiveness of the session lead to performing across the United States and internationally. In addition to being a full time performer and instructor, John is currently on faculty at Palenke Arts, a multicultural arts organization in Seaside, California.Tyler W**d was raised in a musical family. His journey began on guitar which quickly led to earning money backing his father on fiddle. He then discovered flat-picking melodies while also developing a passion for jazz. This allowed him to be equally comfortable playing in the old-world fiddle styles as well as using swing-accompaniment on Irish melodies. Heavily influenced by Bay Area mandolin great Marla Fibish, he developed nuances traditional Irish tunes on mandolin — picking patterns for the different dance tunes, tone projection, and styling, which continues in his playing today. Tyler represented the next generation of mandolin players at his performance at 2023 San Francisco Festival of Mandolins. He has since journeyed into the world of tenor banjo. His banjo style can be characterized by ornate, percussive triplet stylings with a driving, yet hypnotic groove.General Admission: $30Students and Seniors: $20Hillside Club Members: $15 with a promo code. If you need the code contact Ellen at manager@hillsideclub.orgChildren under 12 are admitted for free.https://youtu.be/7EFh0U0-4HU?si=t431njz42a-5Edbrhttps://youtu.be/jZs6dnmgunM?si=i3GvL4o39e8p2dtPhttps://youtu.be/tHjMyak8_-A?si=CnXzq-4te-0IyNUQ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/hillside-echoes-presents-winterdance-returns-to-the-hillside-club/100001717427203999 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, performances, music-festivals, concerts, live-music, sports, literary-art, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Berkeley - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Hillside Club - **lat**: 37.8787842 - **long**: -122.2649013 - **full address**: The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hillside Echoes presents Winterdance returns to the Hillside Club - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/67d29d18679b9b2e2f5ebd8ebcb089914325941352ea2a78226fceefee5455a7-rimg-w750-h500-dceff0f3-gmir.jpg?v=1758894970 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hillside Echoes presents Winterdance returns to the Hillside Club being held? - **A:** Hillside Echoes presents Winterdance returns to the Hillside Club takes place on Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm at The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Hillside Echoes presents Winterdance returns to the Hillside Club? - **A:** Ticket prices for Hillside Echoes presents Winterdance returns to the Hillside Club range from USD 23 to USD 34 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailableAdmission for Students and SeniorsUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Hillside Echoes presents Winterdance returns to the Hillside Club? - **A:** Hillside Echoes presents Winterdance returns to the Hillside Club is organized by Hillside Echoes. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hillside Echoes presents Winterdance returns to the Hillside Club is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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