(Boston, Mass., February 28, 2023) Brian O’Donovan’sA St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn, presented by Boston public media producer GBH, returns in 2023 with five performances in four venues this year, March 15, 16, 18, and 19. In addition to in-person performances, there will also be a virtual stream of the show on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.
Since 2004, GBH’s A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn concerts, produced by O’Donovan, have introduced a wide range of new and familiar musicians alike to audiences eager to celebrate the holiday in true Irish style. In the tradition of the popular 89.7 GBH radio program A Celtic Sojourn and its holiday counterpart A Christmas Celtic Sojourn, the show will celebrate Celtic culture and traditions through music and dance. Keith Murphy, who has been with the series since 2012, will lead the cast again as Music Director. Jenna Worden and Ashley Smith-Wallace also return as Artistic Director/Producer and Dance Director, respectively. This year’s line-up features amazingly talented and lively artists including world renowned traditional singer and flute player Nuala Kennedy, Uilleann piper Joey Abarta, guitarist and vocalist Eamon O’Leary, one of today’s finest living Irish fiddlers Kevin Burke, Boston native, fiddler Katie McNally, and a unique voice in the world of Celtic music, pianist Neil Pearlman.
“This year, we are thrilled to continue our tradition of gathering together both in-person and virtually to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day anyplace and anywhere,” said Brian O’Donovan, creator and host for the concert series. “St. Patrick’s Day – and perhaps the entire month of March – is a time to explore and celebrate the music and dance of Ireland and other stops along the Celtic world. We hope you’ll join us for another wonderful celebration, joined by our tremendous cast from across the globe.”
A full schedule of GBH’s A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn is below. Tickets available at www.celticsojournlive.com.
Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, MA,
Wednesday, March 15 at 8PM
Groton Hill Music Center, Groton, MA
Thursday, March 16 at 8PM
A Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn
Friday, March 17 at 7:30PM
*Replay available through March 26
Sanders Theatre,Cambridge, MA
Saturday, March 18 at 3PM & 7:30PM
The Cabot Theatre, Beverly, MA
Sunday, March 19 at 5PM
Given Brian's current medical condition, the cast and crew are making certain accommodations. Brian would love to attend and host all of the upcoming performances, however given his current treatment plan, his health may not allow for it. Other hosts will fill in as necessary.
About GBH
GBH is the leading multiplatform creator for public media in America. As the largest producer of content for PBS and partner to NPR and PRX, GBH delivers compelling experiences, stories and information to audiences wherever they are. GBH’s local television channels include GBH 2, GBH 44, GBH WORLD and GBH Kids. With a newsroom headquartered in Boston, GBH reaches across New England with GBH 89.7, Boston’s Local NPR; CRB Classical 99.5; and CAI, the Cape and Islands NPR station. From Boston to the Berkshires, from Worcester to the Cape and Islands, GBH is dedicated to connecting the Commonwealth through news, programming, learning tools and events. GBH has been recognized with hundreds of the nation’s premier broadcast, digital and journalism awards. Find more information at gbh.org.
