Now entering is 9th year of sold-out audiences in Boston, A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O'Donovan is back!
Don't miss 89.7 WGBH A Celtic Sojourn host Brian O'Donovan's wildly popular seasonal gathering of singers, musicians, and dancers steeped in Celtic tradition. In its ninth year, with music direction by Seamus Egan and artistic direction by Paula Plum, this promises to be one of the most exciting Christmas Celtic Sojourn concerts yet!

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This year’s performances will feature a wide variety of singers, musicians, and dancers steeped in Celtic tradition and, in many cases, many other influences as well. The cast includes Ruth Moody, the wonderful Canadian singer who is part of the trio The Waylin’ Jennys, now a staple on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion.

Hanneke Cassel, who was a hit in the 2010 iteration of the concert, has re-assembled the group Halali, which also includes Laura Cortese, Lissa Schneckenburger, and guitarist extraordinaire Flynn Cohen.

From Derry in the north of Ireland comes one of its finest singers and best-known, Len Graham. He's gained an international reputation not only for his inimitable singing style, but also for the breadth of his knowledge of Irish folk music. And Simon Chrisman, who is part of the rising star lineup of The Bee Eaters, is bringing a new instrument to the stage — the Hammer Dulcimer. Plus, the Uilleann Pipes will be featured, courtesy of Kieran O’Hare.

And a whole new selection of dancers has been assembled especially for the show.

Multi-instrumentalist Seamus Egan of Solas is back on stage, and in his role as music director. He will be joined by long-time collaborators Chico Huff on acoustic bass, and, new to Christmas Celtic this year, percussionist Ben Wittman.

Kevin Doyle makes his return to the show, not just as the spectacular dancer he is, but as the dance director. He's already working with a group of younger dancers in the area to create some toe-tapping magic on stage.

Artistically directed by Paula Plum, this promises to be one of the most exciting Christmas Celtic Sojourn concerts yet.

Venue and ticket information

Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College
Friday, Dec. 16, 8pm
Saturday, Dec. 17, 3pm and 8pm
Sunday, Dec. 18, 1pm and 5pm