Master uilleann piper and flute player, Seán Gavin, is one of the most highly regarded Irish musicians of his generation. He is the first and only musician born outside Ireland to win the prestigious Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal.  His most recent recording, Music from the Lost Continent, with fiddler Jesse Smith, accompanist John Blake, and bodhran player Johnny “Ringo” McDonagh, was hailed by The Irish Echo as “traditional music at its best!”

Seán tours regularly with the groups Bua and Téada, both of which have gleaned top praise from Irish music critics.  Seán was Musical Director for the PBS program “I Am Ireland”, and for the long running Atlantic Steps. He has lectured on traditional music at the University of Chicago, St. Andrew’s in Scotland, Western Michigan University, and others..

FROM SHORE TO SHORE   Seán Gavin is very excited to start a new project this spring, “From Shore to Shore.” He will embark on a musical journey through the United States, playing concerts, giving talks, and having conversations with musicians all over the country. His aim is to talk to other people involved in preserving traditional music, some well-known, some not, and bring their stories and tunes to a wider audience, through social media. During these tours, he will play concerts (often alongside these conversation partners,) meet new people, and enjoy the countryside along the way. First up is New England in the Spring, then the South in the summer. He looks forward to seeing you on his journey, “From Shore to Shore!”   www.seangavinmusic.com

GIGS
Sean Gavin & Colm Gannon
May 4, Portland ME, Blue, www.portcityblue.com
May 5, Long Island City, New York Irish Center, Tx  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/320917170897
May 6, Baltimore MD, House Concert, info:  hcferguson *at* comcast.net
May 7, Princeton NJ, Private Event

Sean Gavin & James Kelly
June 23 Augusta GA, Morris Museum of Art, Reservations  706.267.5416
June 24, Opelika AL, The Sound Wall,Tx:   https://www.thesoundwallopelika.com/events/sean-gavin-james-kelly
June 25, Columbus AL, more info to come
June 26, Tuscaloosa AL, House Concert, Info  jilchambless@yahoo.com

Seán Gavin brings a subtle beauty to his fluting, piping, and whistling… Devon Leger / Driftwood