# Event Details - **Event Name**: Brendan Forrest & Friends: Americana Meets Celtic w/ special guest Aodán Coyne - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Doors 7PM / Show 8PM Seated Show $15 Advanced / $20 Door 21+ (See our FAQ) Fresh off winning the 2026 Telluride Blues Challenge, Colorado-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brendan Forrest returns to Madison for a special night bringing together the American and Celtic sides of the roots-music family. Forrest will be joined by friends and collaborators including Madison local Grant Ziolkowski on mandolin and Sean Carolan on bass, with original songs, bluegrass, Americana, folk and plenty of room for the kind of spontaneous musical interplay that happens when great players get together. Opening the evening is Irish guitarist, songwriter and traditional musician Aodán Coyne, now based in Madison. Aodán has toured and taught internationally with the award-winning Irish band Socks in the Frying Pan and is known for his command of DADGAD guitar and traditional Irish accompaniment. And this won’t simply be two separate sets — expect some crossover between the musicians, with Aodán and Brendan & Friends joining one another for a few tunes and bringing the Americana and Celtic sides of the evening together. ----- About Brendan Forrest & Friends Brendan Forrest is an award-winning songwriter, guitarist, mandolinist, and producer based in the mountains of southwest Colorado. A winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Competition and the 2026 Telluride Blues Challenge, his music lives somewhere between Americana, bluegrass, blues, and folk, with original songwriting and improvisation at the center. His recordings and performances have featured musicians including Michael Cleveland, Dominick Leslie, George Jackson, Duncan Wickel, Allie Kral, and Woody Goss. Madison audiences may also know Brendan from his performances at Fête de Marquette, where he’s developed a growing connection with the city’s roots-music community. ----- About Aodán Coyne Aodán Coyne is an Irish guitarist, singer, songwriter, and traditional musician now based in Madison. A longtime member of the award-winning Irish band Socks in the Frying Pan, Aodán has performed and taught guitar internationally and developed a reputation for his distinctive approach to DADGAD guitar. His music encompasses traditional Irish tunes and songs, as well as folk and original songwriting. ----- Lineup: Brendan Forrest | Guitar, Mandolin & Vocals Grant Ziolkowski | Mandolin Sean Carolan | Bass ----- Live Recording Notice: By entering the venue, you acknowledge that photography, video, and audio recording will take place and that you may appear or be heard in recordings from the event. Attendance constitutes consent to the use of your image, likeness, and/or voice in connection with the recording and promotion of this performance. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/brendan-forrest-and-friends-americana-meets-celtic-w-special-guest-aodán-coyne/200030826722117 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Madison - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: The Bur Oak - **lat**: 43.0969 - **long**: -89.35173 - **full address**: The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704-5321, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Brendan Forrest & Friends: Americana Meets Celtic w/ special guest Aodán Coyne - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d63c1481658e0f35f7f4f6257de2f954167eccdd2955dbf7636c1f58f7e7ab18-rimg-w1200-h800-dc584838-gmir?v=1791827116 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Brendan Forrest & Friends: Americana Meets Celtic w/ special guest Aodan Coyne being held? - **A:** Brendan Forrest & Friends: Americana Meets Celtic w/ special guest Aodan Coyne takes place on Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704-5321, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Brendan Forrest & Friends: Americana Meets Celtic w/ special guest Aodan Coyne? - **A:** Brendan Forrest & Friends: Americana Meets Celtic w/ special guest Aodan Coyne is organized by The Bur Oak. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Bur Oak's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Bur Oak a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Bur Oak has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Brendan Forrest & Friends: Americana Meets Celtic w/ special guest Aodan Coyne is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Madison, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Brendan Forrest & Friends: Americana Meets Celtic w/ special guest Aodan Coyne sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MusicEvent", "name": "Brendan Forrest & Friends: Americana Meets Celtic w/ special guest Aodán Coyne", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d63c1481658e0f35f7f4f6257de2f954167eccdd2955dbf7636c1f58f7e7ab18-rimg-w1200-h800-dc584838-gmir?v=1791827116", "startDate": "2026-11-22T20:00:00-06:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/madison/brendan-forrest-and-friends-americana-meets-celtic-w-special-guest-aodán-coyne/200030826722117", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Bur Oak", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704-5321, United States", "addressLocality": "Madison", "addressRegion": "WI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "43.0969", "longitude": "-89.35173" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Doors 7PM / Show 8PM\nSeated Show\n$15 Advanced / $20 Door\n21+ (See our FAQ)\n\nFresh off winning the 2026 Telluride Blues Challenge, Colorado-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brendan Forrest returns to Madison for a special night bringing together the American and Celtic sides of the roots-mu", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Bur Oak", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-bur-oak/19951953" } ] } ] ```