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De Temps Antan, Sun Aug 21st

De Temps Antan, an engagingly joyful and energetic trio playing traditional style French-Canadian (Quebecois) folk music, will be in concert at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA on Sunday evening, August 21, 2016. Together since 2003, all the members…

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Five young men pose outside on a cobblestone path, smiling and holding traditional musical instruments including a violin, flute, accordion, guitar, and concertina. A harbor is visible in the background.

Irish Band Téada Fri Feb 26th

Award-winning Irish traditional band Téada (Gaelic for "strings") kicks off its "reAwakening" tour in the U.S. with an appearance at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Friday, February 26, 2016. Their performance will provide a glimpse into the 100-year period of Irish musical renaissance from 1916…

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Four men perform on stage against a dark curtain; three are playing violins and one is playing a guitar. They appear focused and engaged with the music and each other.

Celtic Fiddle Festival Sun April 13th

Masters of traditional Celtic fiddling converge for a performance at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA  on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 7:00pm. The Celtic Fiddle Festival band features Irish fiddler Kevin Burke (Bothy Band, Patrick Street), Breton fiddler Christian Lemaitre (Kornog)…

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Five musicians posing with string instruments in an industrial setting with large machinery and arched windows. Three people stand, two sit, and all hold guitars, a violin, or a banjo.

Solas, Sun April 6th, 2pm

Acclaimed Irish-American band Solas will be presenting traditional and original Irish tunes and songs at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 2pm. This matinee show will feature the story of "Shamrock City," about a mining…

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Five men pose outdoors in a mossy forest, holding musical instruments including a flute, double bass, guitar, uilleann pipes, and fiddle. They are dressed in dark, casual clothing and stand or sit among rocks and trees.

Lúnasa, Mon Feb 24th

Lúnasa, one of the outstanding traditional bands from Ireland,  will be performing at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 7:30pm. Presented by the Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay, the band includes Seán Smyth (fiddle and…

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A person wearing a brown hat and brown jacket sits outdoors holding bagpipes, with a scenic beach and hills in the background.

Carlos Núñez Band Feb. 20th

Master of the gaita (Spanish bagpipe), flute, and recorder, Galician multi-instrumentalist Carlos Núñez will be appearing with his band on Thursday, February 20, 2014, 7:30pm at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA. Carlos blends the music of his native Galicia (the Celtic…

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Four men pose together in a black and white photo. One holds a violin, another holds a mandolin, and they all wear casual shirts. The background is a soft, cloudy studio backdrop.

Hillbillies from Mars, Sun Jan 5th

The Hillbillies from Mars will be landing at the Felton Community Hall for the first Sunday of the month Contra Dance sponsored by the non-profit Santa Cruz Traditional Dancers on January 5, 2014 at 7:00pm. The Hillbillies are a favorite dance band…

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Seven smiling musicians stand outdoors with their instruments, including a harp, mandolin, drum, double bass, and violin, posing closely together against a blue sky and bare trees.

Wake the Dead, Sat Nov 2nd

The Wake the Dead band who are mostly from the SF Bay Area, blends traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments with the songs of the Grateful Dead. They'll be performing at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA on Saturday, November 2,…

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Four men stand outdoors in front of leafless trees, smiling at the camera. They wear casual button-up shirts in blue or black tones, and the background is brightly lit by the sun.

Bua, Tues Oct 1st

Bua, a band from Chicago playing Irish traditional music, will be appearing at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Tues, Oct 1, 2013 at 7:30pm. Presented by the Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay, Bua consists of four musicians playing…

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Six men stand on a tree-lined path in casual and semi-formal clothing, facing the camera. The ground is covered with leaves, and the background shows bare trees under an overcast sky.

Mànran, Wed Sep 25th

From Scotland, Mànran will be performing at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 7:30pm. Mànran is a six-member high-energy band playing a mix of Scottish traditional and contemporary music, singing in both Gaelic and English…

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A woman in a cowboy hat and floral dress plays the violin next to a man in a vest dancing energetically on stage, surrounded by other musicians playing string instruments.

Valley of the Moon Annual Concert, Fri Aug 30th

Scottish fiddling master Alasdair Fraser hosts a week-long Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School every year, culminating with an annual concert which this year falls on Friday, Aug 30, 2013 at 8pm at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Performances showcase the exceptional…

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An older man in a dark suit and red tie smiles slightly while holding a violin and bow against a brown studio background.

Kevin Burke and John Carty, Sat April 27th

Two members of the traditional Irish music group Patrick Street, Kevin Burke and John Carty, will be performing as a duo on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Resource Center for Nonviolence, in Santa Cruz, CA. Both are outstanding…

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Poster for the Second Annual Seabright Stringfest, featuring silhouettes of musicians with string instruments and event details, including band names, date (March 2, 2013), time, and location in Santa Cruz, California.

Seabright Stringfest March 2nd

The 2nd annual Seabright Stringfest takes place this Saturday, March 2nd outdoors on the Seabright Brewery/Java Junction patio in Santa Cruz on. This day-long FREE event is a cavalcade of bands performing from 11 AM until midnight. The day begins with a kids' show…

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A man sits on the grass beside a river, surrounded by greenery. He holds an acoustic guitar and is wearing a green shirt and jeans. Trees and bushes are in the background.

Jim Malcolm Wed Jan 30th

Scottish singer-songwriter Jim Malcolm will be performing at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 7:30pm. Former lead singer of the well-respected band Old Blind Dogs, Jim has been touring the world with his guitar and…

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Seven adults pose indoors with musical instruments, including a harp, mandolin, and bodhrán. Four are seated on a light blue couch, while three stand behind them in front of a glass block wall and engraved memorial plaques.

Wake the Dead Fri, Jan 11th

The Wake the Dead band who are mostly from the SF Bay Area, blends traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments with the songs of the Grateful Dead. They'll be performing at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA on Friday, January…

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Five young men pose outside on a cobblestone path, smiling and holding traditional musical instruments including a violin, flute, accordion, guitar, and concertina. A harbor is visible in the background.

Teada Sat Nov 24th

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay presents the Irish band Teada on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 7:30pm at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA. Appearing at major music festivals around the world, Teada has now grown…

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