Martin Hayes and the Common Ground Ensemble: An Irish Celebration

An Irish Celebration will bring the soul of traditional Irish music to the concert halls paying homage to Ireland’s musical roots while celebrating its evolving global influence. Curated by Ireland’s preeminent musician Martin Hayes and his Common Ground Ensemble, the concert will showcase a dynamic lineup of artists in an unbroken, immersive through-performance that promises to enchant audiences and celebrate the cultural bridge between Ireland and the USA.

Under the artistic direction of Martin Hayes, whose signature fiddle style that has made him a global ambassador of Irish music, An Irish Celebration will feature a compelling roster of musicians and artists who bring both depth and diversity to the program:

Martin Hayes and the Common Ground Ensemble:
Cormac McCarthy (piano), Kate Ellis (cello), Kyle Sanna (guitar), Brian Donnellan (bouzouki / harmonium / concertina)
Sam Amidon, an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Síle Denvir, Irish harpist and sean nós singer
Stephanie Keane, Irish dancer
Morgan Bullock, Irish dancer
Paul Muldoon, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.

By bringing this program to life, Hayes aims to share the depth, resilience and joy of Irish music with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, celebrating the legacy of a culture which connects and inspires. An Irish Celebration, will create a timeless bridge of music, storytelling, and dance—a true celebration of the arts, Irish heritage and the enduring power of cultural exchange.