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The essence of the Atlantic Ocean takes center stage for the Rockport Celtic Festival’s finale, complete with never-before-heard artist collaboration, narration by Ben Shattuck and some very special guests.

Where the Sea Meets the Land

Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center

In this hour-long presentation, artist-in-residence Liz Knowles and award-winning author Ben Shattuck talk about how Shattuck’s writing, the New England seascape and existence on the fringes of genre and sound have influenced Knowles’ music-making. These types of intimate conversations are a unique opportunity to dive into the creative process, engage in a Q&A and be ready for a surprise guest or two!

Salon Session: The Creative Process

An incredibly dynamic trio based between Chicago and Maine and representing the very finest of Irish Music in America. Fiddler Liz Knowles and piper Kieran O’Hare are two of the most sought-after traditional musicians on both sides of the Atlantic and, for a long time now, have paired their formidable instrumental skills with the timeless voice and guitar playing of Dublin-born Pat Brauders. The result is a dynamic, momentous sound paired with laugh-out-loud repartee between three old friends.

Open the Door for Three

Join Liz Knowles, Kieran O’Hare, and John Skelton for a day of workshops at the Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati, presented by the Riley School of Irish Music, Irish Heritage Center, and Summermusik. Listeners and players welcome – no prior experience needed, just an eagerness to learn!

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Irish Music Workshops

Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati

Experience the sounds and sights of Ireland with the full chamber orchestra at our Mainstage series. Featuring Liz Knowles, fiddle; Kieran O’Hare, Uilleann pipes; and more.

The Soul of Ireland

School for Creative and Performing Arts

Celebrate like it’s St. Patrick’s Day every day at our Chamber Crawl series: One drink included in the price of admission! Featuring Liz Knowles, fiddle; local dancers and Irish instrumentalists, and a string quartet.

SummerCéilí 8.22

SummerCéilí 8.21

Led by Congolese guitarist and singer Niwel Tsumbu, a prominent figure in Ireland’s music scene, Ko Tonga Cheol exemplifies the contemporary identity of Irish music and the positive impact of migration on culture.

Ko Tonga Cheol

Field Arts & Events Hall

Blackstone River Theatre is thrilled to present the return of the dynamic trio Open the Door for Three as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Open the Door for Three is fiddle player Liz Knowles, uilleann piper Kieran O’Hare, and Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Pat Broaders. Their music is a rare combination of unearthed tunes from centuries-old collections, newly composed melodies, fresh arrangements of songs old and new, homages to the musicians hey grew up listening to, and the unmatched energy of a trio of good friends playing great Irish music together. Liz, Kieran, and Pat have been mainstays of the Irish music scene around the world, having distinguished themselves over the last two decades as soloists with Riverdance, Cherish the Ladies, String Sisters, Anúna, and more. Knowles’ auspicious beginnings as the fiddler for Riverdance and as soloist on the soundtrack for the film “Michael Collins” established her as a virtuosic and versatile performer. As a trio, they have played to a wide range of audiences from Irish festivals, to concert halls, to pubs. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, at L’Olympia and the Palais des Congrès in Paris, and in theatres from Shanghai to São Paulo. Most recently, they have been featured at The Kennedy Center’s Ireland 100 festival, the Celtic Colours festival in Cape Breton, at The Milwaukee Irish Festival, and in The Masters of Tradition series in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland.

Blackstone River Theatre

We couldn’t be more excited to present the R.I. debut of the amazing trio Open the Door for Three on St. Patrick’s Day weekend! Open the Door for Three is fiddle player Liz Knowles, uilleann piper Kieran O’Hare, and Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Pat Broaders. Their music is a rare combination of unearthed tunes from centuries-old collections, newly composed melodies, fresh arrangements of songs old and new, homages to the musicians and bands they grew up listening to, and the unmatched energy of a trio of good friends playing great Irish music together. Liz, Kieran, and Pat have been mainstays of the Irish music scene around the world, having distinguished themselves over the last two decades as soloists with Riverdance, Cherish the Ladies, String Sisters, Anúna, and more. As a trio, they have played to a wide range of audiences from Irish festivals, to concert halls, to pubs. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, at L’Olympia and the Palais des Congrès in Paris, in theatres from Shanghai to São Paulo, and even in a bullring in Mallorca. Most recently, they have been featured at The Kennedy Center’s Ireland 100 festival, the Celtic Colours festival in Cape Breton, at The Milwaukee Irish Festival, and in The Masters of Tradition series in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland. Not to be missed!

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Sep 14, 2025

Where the Sea Meets the Land · Rockport Music

Sep 13, 2025

Salon Session: The Creative Process · Rockport Music

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