So this is an unusual Thursday Sept 4th. Still an open mic, but two curated acts from 7:30-9:30.
Host Lonnie Glass is an epic singer, songwriter, musician who has toured extensively singing his songs about the American South amongst other topics and plays currently with Sarah Smith Band.
Michaella Cunningham is a world class concertina player along with her friend right from Ireland who will have you dancing.
Michaela Cunningham & Ailbhe (Alva) - Irish concertina & fiddle duo.
Michaela was born in Vancouver and grew up on Salt Spring Island. Four years ago, Michaela returned to living on Salt Spring.
Michaela met Ailbhe in the town of Galway, which is known for traditional music. Alva is on a trip all the way from Ireland!
Ailbhe Ó Monacháin is from the northwest of Ireland - from a county called - in the Irish language, Dún na nGall (fort of the foreigners) or Donegal in English. He has been playing the fiddle since the age of 14, having started on the tin whistle with some home lessons from his mother, while still at primary school!September 4th by donation!
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