Swift Run Celtic House Concerts 2023

We are pleased to resume our series of summer concerts for its seventeenth season
on our 3-tier amphitheater deck in Fairfax Station.
The concerts take place outside with a woodland backdrop.
If bad weather threatens, we move them indoors.
The suggested donation is $20, unless otherwise noted.















For reservations & directions call (703) 426-1450 or email.


Sat June 3
7:00


Jack Beck & Wendy WelchJack and his wife, Wendy bring us Scottish ballads and stories from the tradition. Currently hailing from Wytheville, VA, the couple met when Jack toured his Scottish songs in the US and met up with storyteller Wendy in TN. Jack has dedicated his life to the study and performance of traditional Scottish music. With 9 recordings and many awards to his credit, his easy-going personality and musical skill have earned him popularity throughout the Scottish commmunity
Sat June 17
7:00 pm
IONA picture
IONA the 'House Band" for these house concerts returns this season with, Barbara Tresidder Ryan (lead vocals bouzouki, bodhrán, pieds), Bernard Argent (flute, whistles, vocals, percussion), Leigh Oben (electric and stand-up bass), Jim Queen (fiddle, banjo, vocals) with Marsha Searle (dancing) They'll be performing sets from thier latest CD, Signature, as well as debuting some even newer material!.
Aug 19
7:00 pm
We are thrilled to present Iona Fyfe. This young Scottish singer, recipient of many awards, has been featured on the BBC and is known for her beautiful voice as well as her firece defense of the Scottish language. This will be an evening to remember!

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September 16
7:00 pm
Ardmore - Celtic Americana. Named for towns in both Ireland and Scotland, Ardmore (“great height”) burnishes traditional Celtic melodies with folk, bluegrass & rock influences, and performs Celtic/Americana music featuring vocals, mandolin, guitars, double bass
Sat Sept 23
7:00

Jody picture Jody Marshall is back this year with musical friends Paul Nahay on keyboard and James K Queen on fiddle and Susan Queen on bass guitar and vocals. Together, they'll traverse the lands of Celts and baby boomers with their engaging mix of traditional melodies, original instrumentals, and the occasional Top 40 classic and show tune.
CANCELLATION ALERT!!! Due to Covid exposure and the likely storm, we have regretfully canceled this show.

About house concerts: An idea born in the 1980s, as a way for touring artists to perform where the facilities or demographics would not support a full scale concert, house concerts hark back to a time when folk music was only performed in the kitchens and parlors of "folk". The host provides concert space in their home. No admission is charged, but a donation is requested, which goes directly to the performer(s). It is not a public event which is why the address is not listed and anyone wishing to attend must call first for an invitiation.

We provide sodas and desserts, attendees are welcome to bring picnics and coolers with your beverage of choice.
Please bring a lawn chair.


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Last Modified: September 21, 2023
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