Performance Calendar

Carol performs regularly throughout Michigan and the Greater Midwest with frequent appearances in Scotland. For more information, or to book your own event, please get in touch.

August 2-3, 2024
Harps and Hammer Dulcimer Retreat
Montrose Colorado
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May 16-19, 2024 11:00 am
Harp Gathering

I’ll be teaching two workshops and playing a set of my tunes on Friday at 11:00. Lots of fun. Come join us!

Harp Gathering
Archibold Ohio
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Mar 16, 2024 2:00 – 4:00 PM 2:00 pm
A Change on the Rise - New Directions in Celtic Harping

Celtic Harpist and singer Carol Kappus and her talented friends return to the Dexter Library to present a look at celtic Harping, past, present and future. Traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland flow with music by contemporary composers and a few wild and fun new things performed on a fabulous new electric harp. Featuring: Carol Kappus, Celtic harp, Roberto Warren, harp plus! and the Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers. This is a FREE concert, presented by the Dexter Library.

Dexter Library
3255 Alpine St. Dexter, MI
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Oct. 22, 2023

The Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers play beautiful Celtic harps.

Webster Village
5583 Webster Church Rd. Dexter, MI
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Sept 23, 2023 10 AM to 5PM
Harp Workshops and Concert

Carol Kappus presents a day of workshops using her Magic Hands system ending with a concert.

Kent District Library
240 Emmons Street, SE Caledonia, Michigan, 49316
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Sept 9, 2023 10 AM to 8PM
Edinboro Highland Games

Harp events at the games include Harp Showcase and a concert by Tiffany Schaefer and Carol Kappus

Penn West Edinboro
Edinboro, PA
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Sunday, 16 October 2022, 2:00 – 4:00 PM 2:00 - 4:00PM
The Harp's Sweet Song

Music from the past, present, and future, played on beautiful celtic harps by Carol Kappus and the Ann Arbor Celctic Harpers. - $20 per person includes light refereshments. Limited to 60 people.

Historic Webster Village Town Hall
5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI
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Sept 16, 17, 18, 2022
Big Sky Harpers Week End Harp Retreat
Missoula, MT
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Saturday, March 14, 2020 13:30
A Change on the Rise - New Directions in Celtic Harping

Carol and friends present a look at Celtic Harping, past, present and future. Traditional tunes from Ireland, Scotland and Wales flow with music by contemporary composers and some wild and fun new things performed on a fabulous new electric DHC harp. Featuring the Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers, dancers Dayna Plehn, Robert Peavyhouse and Ren'ee Ginell.

Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine St. Dexter, MI
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Friday, April 3, 2020 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Two workshops: Magic Hands and Magic Music

Carol presents two workshops: first a workshop on her Magic Hands system to give ease and flow to your playing. Then a workshop on composing and arranging. She will also play some of her tunes and arrangements and give the participants a chance to try out the electric DHC32 harp.

Forest Hills Bible Chapel, 4637 Ada Dr. Ada MI
4637Ada Dr. Ada, MI
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Saturday, July 20, 2019 3:30 pm
Electric Harp 101

If you're intrigued by all the new electric harps and want to take one for a "test" drive, this is the workshop for you! If you've already bought one and would like some help figuring out how to manage the beast, bring it to this workshop and Carol will give you the complete rundown in this electric harp introduction. It's not an acoustic harp and you'll see how to make the most out of its characteristics. She'll have the amps and plenty of gadgets and show you how all the gear connects up to make the most of this instrument.

Somerset Harp Festival
Sheraton Parsippany, 199 Smith Road,Parsippany NJ 07054
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Friday, July 19, 2019 3:30 pm
Sing in Scots Gaelic!

Song is a great intro to a language with rhythm and melody aiding the learning process. The songs of Gaelic Scotland are beautiful and full of emotion and history. Carol will teach you a simple song in Gaelic as well as the chord structures that are most effective in Scottish music. First comes the lyrics and then the simple harp accompaniment. Add this nice touch to your repertoire!

Somerset Harp Festival
Sheraton Parsippany, 199 Smith Road,Parsippany NJ 07054
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Saturday, March 16, 2019 1:30 pm
A Few of my Favorite Things!

Carol and friends will play favorites, old and new, to celebrate the amazing Celtic harp.

Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine St. Dexter
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Saturday, Feb 24 2019
Private Event
Detroit Athletic Club
Thursday, Feb, 14 2019 8:00 pm
An Enchanted Evening

A romantic evening of special desserts and special music to warm your heart and lift your spirits Desserts by Lisa, Music by Carol Kappus, Celtic harp

TheTeaHaus, 204 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
204 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
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Friday, November 2, 2018 2:00 pm
Carol Kappus and the Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers

Carol will play and sing songs and stories from Irseland and Scotland on the Celtic harp. A special concert for the residents of the Jackson facility and their award-winning administrator, Sandra Place.

Jackson County Medical Care Facility
524 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49201
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Sep 7, 2018 3:00 pm
Harp Showcase

Two hours of fabulous live harp music from some of the fabulous harpers in town for the Scottish Harp National Championships

Edinboro Highland Games
Edinboro, PA
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July 14, 2018 5:00 pm
Blue Caledonia - Music of Scotland

Blue Caledonia - Kat Dunham on fiddle, Carol Kappus on harp and vocals, Ren'ee Ginell on bòdhran, vocals and dancin' feet play you tunes from Scotland.

Saline Celtic Festival, Breacon Tent
Millpond Park, Saline, MI
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July 14, 2018 6:15 pm
Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers

The Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers serenade you with 45 minutes of fabulous live harp music, featuring guest artists Dayna Plehn and Robert Peavyhouse.

Saline Celtic Festival, Edinburgh Tent
Millpond Park, Saline, MI
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March 24, 2018 10:00 am
A morning of workshops for the Madison Area Harpers

Carol will teach two workshops: Magic Hands, and Improv 101, Who Needs the Dots! Following the workshops, she will demonstrate her new electric DHC32 and let interested harpers take it for a test drive!

Bashford United Methodist Church
329 North St, Madison, Wisconsin
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March 20, 2018 12:00 pm
Music of Ireland

Celtic harpers Carol Kappus, Marsha Jenkins and Tom Jenkins present a concert of favorite Irish songs and stories.

Howell Senior Center
925 West Grand River, Howell, Michigan
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March 17, 2018 1:30 pm
Magic! Songs and stories from Ireland and Scotland

The annual St. Patrick's Day concert for the Dexter Library. This year, the theme is Magic. Once again, Carol will be joined by many talented friends to bring you a wonderful afternoon of songs and stories.

Dexter Library
3255 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI
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Oct 13 , 14, 2017
Harp Week end for the Central Indiana Harpers

Carol visits the Indiana harper for a day of harp workshops and an evening concert:

Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
5588 North State Road 25, Logansport, Indiana 46947
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September 8, 2017 3:00 pm
Harp Showcase

Master harpers assemble to perform for you!

Edinboro Highland Games
Edinboro, PA
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Sept 7, 2017 7:00 pm
Music of Ireland and Scotland

Carol plays music of Ireland followed by Sharon Knowles playing music of Scotland

Edinboro Highland Games
4264 Avonia Rd, Fairview PA.
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Sept 3, 2017 12 noon
Blue Caledonia - Music of Scotland

Blue Caledonia, featuring fiddler Katherine Dunham, dancer Ren'ee Gilnell and harper and singer Carol Kappus, perform music from various areas of Scotland.

Royal Oak Beats and Eats
Main Street, Royal Oak, Michigan
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Sept 3, 2017 4:00 am
Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers

Carol Kappus and the Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers

Dancing in the Street
Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, in front of Conor O'Neil's
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July 18, 2017 7:00 pm
Music of Ireland and Scotland

Songs and stories of Ireland and Scotland performed on the Celtic harp

New Bethlehem Prespyterian Church
403 Penn Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
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July 15, 2017 6:00 pm
Saline Celtic Festival

Carol and her group, The Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers will play some beautiful Celtic tunes and Carol will debut her new electric harp - the DNC32 in a set of tunes written especially for it.

Saline Celtic Festival
Millpond Park, Saline, MI
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July 15, 2017 3:00 pm
Saline Celtic Festival

Carol's Scottish group, Blue Caledonia, will perform a set of Scottish tunes on the Red Dragon stage. With fiddler, Katherine Dunham and dancer, Ren'ee Ginell.

Saline Celtic Festival
Millpond Park, Saline, MI
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May 18 - 21, 2017
Harp Gathering

Carol will teach a workshop of tunes from around Scotland and will have a vendor booth where you can chat with her and buy her books.

Harp Gathering
Sauder Village, Heritage Inn in Archbold, Ohio
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March 18, 2017 1:30 pm
Music of Ireland

Join us for this annual St. Patrick's Day tradition as Celtic harper and singer Carol Kappus returns to the library with varioius musical friends to whisk you off to Ireland with songs, stories and fun on the Celtic harp and other authentic Irish instruments.

Dexter Library
3255 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI 48130
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January 27, 2017 7:00 pm
Music of Scotland and a Tribute to Robert Burns

Blue Caledonia, featuring fiddler Katherine Dunham, dancer Ren'ee Gilnell and harper and singer Carol Kappus, perform music from various areas of Scotland including a tribute wet of their faborite Robert Burns songs.

Dexter Library
3255 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI 48130
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November 12, 2016 7:30 pm
Songs and Stories from Ireland

Songs and stories from Ireland played on Celtic harp in a lovely tea house setting.

TeaHaus
204 N. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
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October 29, 2016 7:30 pm
Music of Ireland - Land of Legends

Songs and stories from Ireland played on Celtic harp. This is a house concert. $10 suggested donation. Meet and great starts at 6:30, Concert starts at 7:30. Please bring a snack or beverage to share!

20 Washington Place,, Springfield, Illinois,
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October 28, 2016 7:30 pm
Music of Ireland - Land of Legends

Songs and stories from Ireland played on Celtic harp.

First Congregational Church of St. Louis
First Congregational Church of St. Louis, UCC, 6501 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, MO,63105
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September 10, 2016 Starting at 9 AM
Edinboro Highland Games

Master of Ceremonies, Harp Competition

Edinboro Highland Games
Edinboro, PA
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September 9, 2016 3:30 to 5 pm
Edinboro Highland Games

Harp Showcase

Edinboro Highland Games
Edinboro, PA
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July 19, 2016 7:30 pm
Music of Ireland - Land of Legends

Songs and stories from Ireland played on Celtic harp.

Christ Presbyterian Church
828 Blackhawk Rd, Beaver Falls, PA. 15010
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July 9, 2016 TBA
Saline Celtic Festival

Carol will do two performances at Saline Celtic this year: Music of Scotland and Ireland with the Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers, and Blue Calidonia - music of Scotland for harp, fiddle, dance and song.

Saline Celtic Festival
Millpond Park, Saline, MI
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June 15, 2016 2:30 pm
Music of Ireland and Scotland for Celtic Harp

Carol will play and sing songs and stories from Irseland and Scotland on the Celtic harp. A special concert for the residents of the Jackson facility and their award-winning administrator, Sandra Place.

Jackson County Medical Care Facility
524 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI 49201
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May 13-15, 2016
Harp Gathering

Carol will highlight and sell her new books of harp tunes and arrangements

Sauder Heritage Inn
Archbold, Ohio
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May 8, 2016
Private Event
March 12, 2016 1:00 pm
Music of Ireland - Land of Legends

A new show of music of Ireland featuring Carol and her harp along with friends: The Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers, fiddler and singer Dayna Plehn, harper and singer Stacy Griffith, and special guest Ren'ee D'Aoust-Ginell.

Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI
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Nov 20, 2015 7:00 pm
Songs for Skye

A "Book Launch" concert for Carol's new book about the Isle of Skye: Songs for Skye. Carol will play all the songs in the book, accompanied by the stories and a visual show of Skye.

Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI
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Oct 15, 2015
Private Event
Oct 10, 2015
Private Event
Sept 12, 2015 9:30 - 11:00
MC - SHSA harp competition
Edinboro Highland Games
Sept 11, 2015 3-6PM
Harp Showcase: performance and workshop
Edinboro Highland Games
Sept 6, 2015 TBA
Dancing in the Streets

Carol will play a 45 minute set of songs and stories from Scotland and Ireland on her Celtic harp

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
August 29, 2015 10 AM to 12 noon
Carol and her harp!

Carol will entertain at the Dexter Farmer's Market.

Dexter Farmer's Market
3233 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI
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August 2 - 7, 2015
Study in Goderich, ON

Carol will spend a week studying with Maeve Glichrist in Goderich, Ontario

July 25, 2015 10 AM to 12 noon
Carol and her harp!

Carol will entertain at the Dexter Farmer's Market.

Dexter Farmer's Market
3233 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI
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July 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Carol and the Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers

The Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers join Carol for a 45 minute set of songs and stories from Scotland and Ireland.

Saline Celtic Festivel - Edinburgh Stage
Millpond Park, Saline, MI
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March 14, 2015 1:00 pm
Music of Ireland

Irish songs and stories played on the Celtic harp by Carol Kappus. Special guests: The Celtic Jam Session Band and The Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers.

Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI
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March 11, 2015 1:00 pm
Music of Ireland

Carol and Dayne play their popular Irish show.

Pittsfield Senior Center (734.822.3101)
Pittsfield Township Senior Center | 701 W. Ellsworth, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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March 8, 2015 2:00 pm
An Irish Session

An authentic Irish session with the Celtic Jam Session Band

Chelsea Retirement Center - Kresge Center (tel: 734-475-863)
805 West Middle Street Chelsea MI 48118
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February 24, 2015 7:00 pm
Music of Scotland

A new show of songs and stories from Scotland, some in English and some in Scots Gaelic, performed by Carol on Celtic harp, and friends.

Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI
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February 14, 2015 8:00 pm
An Enchanted Evening

Special desserts by Lisa and special music by Carol Kappus for a warm and romantic evening

TeaHaus, 204 N. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
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Every Sunday, 2014 2-4pm
Celtic Session

With the Celtic Jam Session Band

Cleary's or The Alehouse, Chelsea, Michigan
113 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
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November 6, 2014 7:30 pm
Music of Ireland

Carol and Dayna play their popular Irish show one last time!

TeaHaus, 204 N. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
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October 20, 2014 12:00 pm
Rest with Music

An hour of relaxing Celtic harp music live in the MSU Planetarium

Michigan State University Planetarium
Lansing, Michigan
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Octlber 9, 2014
Private Event
Sept. 24, 2014
Private Event
September 20, 2014
National Scottish Mod

Gaelic Song competition

Ligonier Highland Games
Ligonier, PA
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September 6, 2014 9:00 am
Master of Ceremonies, Harp competition
Edinboro Highland Games
Edinboro, PA
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September 5, 2014 3 to 6 PM
Harp Showcase: performance and workshop

My workshop on how to accompany yourself on the harp while you sing or recite

Goodell Gardens, Edinboro, PA
August 10 to 29, 2014
Isle of Skye study trip

Gaelic Song class with Margaret Stewart, Gaelic language class, Gaelic Song class with Mary Ann Kennedy

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland
July 12, 2014 1:30 pm
Saline Celtic Festival

1:30: Celtic Sing Along with the Harp

Saline, Michigan
Mill Pond Park
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July 12, 2014 4:45 pm
Saline Celtic Festival

4:45: Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers performance

Saline, Michigan
Mill Pond Park
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July 12, 2014 6:30 pm
Saline Celtic Festival

Celtic Jam Session Band session

Saline, Michigan
Mill Pond Park
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June 28, 2014 9:30 am
Scottish Harp Society of America Harp Competition

Harp competition

Wellington, Ohio
June 28, 2014 9:30 am
Great Lakes Regional Scottish Mòd

Competition for singing songs in Scots Gaelic

Wellington, Ohio
June 27 - July 3, 2014
Ohio Scottish Arts School

Study, Gaelic, songs, harp

Oberlin, Ohio
May 16 - 18, 2014
Harp Gathering

Jam Session leader

Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio
March 30 - April 5, 2014
Isle of Skye study trip

Gaelic song class with Christine Primrose, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland
March 15, 2014 1:00 pm
Music of Ireland

with the Celtic Jam Session Band

Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine St, Dexter, MI
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February 14, 2014 8:00 pm
An Enchanted Evening

Special desserts by Lisa and special music by Carol Kappus for a warm and romantic evening

Teahaus, Ann Arbor, Michigan
204 North 4th Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan 481-4
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February 7, 2014 7:00 pm
Music of The Heart - Songs of Love and Romance
Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine St, Dexter, MI
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February 4, 2014 6:30-8
Common Table Opening

Two mini concerts at the performance space of the Common Table

Live Coal Gallery, Detroit, Michigan
5029 Trumbull Street Detroit, MI 48208
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January 25, 2014 5:30 pm
Glen Erin Pipe Band Robert Burns Dinner
Eagle Eye Golf Club & Banquet Center
15500 Chandler Rd. East Lansing, Michigan
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January 9, 2014 4-7pm
Private Event
Taylor, Michigan
December 12, 2013 6:30-8:30
Private Event
Howell, Michigan
November 15, 2013 7:30 pm
Music of Scotland Show
TeaHaus
204 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
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November 10, 2013 3:00 pm
Music of Scotland Show
Scots of Michigan, Commonwealth Club
30088 Dequindre, Detroit, MI
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November 8, 2013
Private party
Cobblestone Farms, Ann Arbor, MI
September 3 to 13 2013
Touring and performing in Scotland with Jim and Susie Malcolm.
August 18 to 30, 2013
Gaelic Study in Scotland

Studying Gaelic language and song and performing at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland.

August 4 to 11, 2013
Harp study and performance
Celtic College and Festival, Goderich, Ontario
July 13, 2013 1:00 pm
Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers

On the Breacon Stage.

Saline Celtic Festival
June 22, 2013
Regional Mòd Competition

Scottish Regional Mòd competition for Gaelic Song, and Scottish Harp Society of America harp competition.

May 17 & 18, 2013
Harp Gathering, Archbold, Ohio. Session leader.
March 31, 2013 to April 11, 2013
Gaelic Study in Scotland

Studying Gaelic language and song and performing at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Saturday, March 9, 2013 1-3pm
Music of Ireland

with guests: The Cleary's Pub Session Band

Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine St. Dexter, MI
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Sunday, February 10, 2013 2:00 pm
Music of Scotland
Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine St. Dexter, MI
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Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 doors @ 5:30pm
Glen Erin Pipe Band Robert Burns Dinner
Eagle Eye Golf Club and Banquet Center
15500 Chandler Rd, East Lansing, MI
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Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 3-7pm
Scottish American Society of Michigan Robert Burns Dinner
The Commonwealth Club
30088 Dequindre, Warren, MI
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