Traditional Singers Club

Upcoming Events

Song Workshop: Monday, April 30th from 7:30-9pm

The Ulster Ballad Tradition with Len Graham (held at The Celtic Junction, in the multi-purpose room, upstairs off the CIM hallway)

The Ulster ballad tradition is one that illustrates the cultural diversity of Ireland's northern province. Len's style in particular is indicative of the northeastern Ulster tradition – a blending of songs from the Irish and Scottish tradition describing the breadth of life's experiences from children songs to songs of love, emigration, murder and humor. Students will learn a wide range of songs in the English language from Len's repertoire. Lyric sheets will be provided. Please bring a recording device.

Price: $20 at the door

…and for those of you who would rather dance…

Sean-nós Dance Workshop: Monday, April 30th from 7:30-9pm

Sean-nós dancing with Brían Ó hAirt (held at The Celtic Junction, in one of the downstairs dance studios)

Come learn the Connemara style of sean-nós dancing--a dance form akin to American flat footing or clogging. Learn the basic Connemara step for both jigs and reels. Those with more advanced skills will be challenged with free-formed dancing focusing on the unique rhythm of various dance tunes. Please bring a pair of flat soled shoes with hard leather or plastic soles.

Price: $20 at the door

The Traditional Singers Club…

…supports and encourages involvement and excellence in Irish and related singing traditions. We do this in part by providing a regular singing session in the Twin Cities for those who are interested in learning, performing, and sharing knowledge on unaccompanied traditional songs, which was seen as an unmet need when the club was founded.

Unless otherwise noted, the singing session takes place from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on the final Sunday of each month, at Keegan's Pub in Minneapolis.

We also host concerts and workshops by respected traditional singers. Past guests include Fiona Hunter, Steve Byrne, Len Graham, Aine Meenaghan, and Dáithí Sproule.

Traditional Singers Club concerts follow a format designed to showcase featured artists while also promoting local participation in traditional singing. Thus, a typical event will include performances by "resident" club singers as well as an impromptu song or two from selected "floor" singers.