Michael Londra

Michael Londra: Late Bloomer, Rising Star

This native of Wexford has a voice that probably makes the angels practice a little more. He’s bringing his Christmas Show to Sellersville Theatre and here, he talks about why it took him so long to start singing professionally.

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Cynthia DeDakis, minister of music at St. Thomas.

A Worship Service With Celtic Atmosphere

For those of us whose people hail from Ireland, Scotland, Wales or Brittany, St. Thomas Church in Whitemarsh offers something different.

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Marian Makins, singing at the monthly Singer’s Circle at the Irish Center.

Musical Forecast: A Wintry Mix to Start the Holiday Season

Three remarkable musicians will kick off the Celtic Christmas season with a concert, “Once Upon a Winter’s Night,” at the Irish Center on Sunday afternoon. Get in the holiday spirit as they play and sing by the fire. And here, meet Marian Makins, a singer who found her niche in Celtic song.

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How to Be Irish in Philly this Week

There’s music and craic galore–although a lot of it is scheduled for the same time. This is where you learn what’s going on and make your choices.

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Kiera McDonagh

Donegal Association Chooses Its Mary from Dungloe for 2010

Keira McDonagh, a LaSalle grad, was crowned the 2010 Mary from Dungloe at the Philadelphia Donegal Association’s 121st annual ball on Sunday, November 28.

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Five Questions for Seamus Begley

The acclaimed West Kerry box player is coming to Penn’s Annenberg Center, taking center stage for “Irish Christmas in America.”

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Guitar Hero

An interview with John Doyle, who will be appearing Thursday with Mick Moloney and Athena Tergis in concert at The Shanachie.

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Karen Boyce McCollum, Mike Boyce and John Boyce were the house band for last week’s Rambling House.

Last Rambling House Till Next Year!

This increasingly popular event lured some new performers from the audience. See our photos!

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