Piping in a little Celtic music
Andrew Finn Magill Irish Trio
As the fall weather sets in, the misty green days and falling autumn leaves have many Oregon Coast music fans buttoning up their coats and, perhaps, dreaming of trips across the sea. For some, those dreams are accompanied by the stirring sounds of fiddles, harps, guitars and pipes, hallmarks of the Celtic genre.
Luckily, there’s no need to cross the Atlantic, or even I-5, to enjoy the beautiful sounds of today’s best musicians in the Celti-verse — because those amazing musicians are coming to the coast as part of the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s 2024-25 Celtic Music Series.
This year’s series begins on Thursday, Sept. 19, with the Andrew Finn Magill Irish Trio, and will continue, with one concert per month, through May 2025.
“This year’s series includes local favorites like Men of Worth, DAIMH and The Tannahill Weavers,” said Executive Director Niki Price. “We’re also presenting some Lincoln City premieres — Bon DéBarras, Dréos and Biddy on the Bench — and a wonderful evening of stories and harp with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter.”
Last — but definitely not least – the series will present the frolicking fun of the Celtic Light Orchestra, featuring the lighted bows of the Katie Jane Band.
“That’s our light-hearted approach to St. Patrick’s Day, on sale now for March 2025,” Price said. “We’re so proud of how far this series has come and we can’t wait to share the Celtic fellowship with audiences.”
All seats in this year’s series are theatre style, limited to 150. Band members often gather for merchandise and autographs in the back, not far from the counter where center volunteers sell Northwest beers and wines, along with sodas and freshly baked cookies. Parking is free. During intermission, patrons are welcome to wander the outdoor plaza’s new public art installations, or the rotating exhibits in the center’s indoor art galleries.
Reserved ticket prices range from $32 to $35, with discounts for seniors, students and people under the age of 18.
“Purchase all nine shows, and you'll receive a 25-percent discount,” Price said. “Or you can choose your own subscription — five concerts or more — and receive 15 percent off. Either way, you'll be getting the best seats at the best price.”
Full season packages, offering the best seats at the lowest price, are on sale through Sept. 19. Short-season packages, offering a 15-percent discount, will be sold through December. To learn more, call the box office at 541-994-9994 or go to https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=lccc.
Single show tickets are on sale now at the cultural center, open from 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday, by calling 541-994-9994, or online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lccc.
2024-25 Celtic Series
Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 pm – Andrew Finn Magill Irish Trio
Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 pm – DAIMH
Thursday, Nov. 7, 7 pm – Legends of the Celtic Harp with Patrick Ball
Friday, Dec. 6, 7 pm – A Winter’s Carol with Men of Worth
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2 pm -- Dréos
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2 pm – Biddy on the Bench
Saturday, March 8, 7 pm and Sunday, March 9, 2 pm – Celtic Light Orchestra
Thursday, April 10, 7 pm – Bon DéBarras
Friday, May 16, 7 pm – The Tannahill Weavers