Michael McGoldrick,Dezi DonnellyandJim Murrayare three world-class musicians who are among the most recognized in Irish folk music. They have toured the globe, released a number of critically acclaimed albums and each toured with a string of amazing musicians: Mark Knopfler, Bob Dylan, Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham, Sharon Shannon and Kate Rusby, just to name a few.

McGoldrick, Donnelly & Murray (SCO/IE) + Tophøj & Barslund

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Join us for the R.I. debut of Breen l Rynne l Murray and embark on an odyssey of joyfulness and upbeat music as three incredibly creative folk musicians shape melodies from past and present into something dynamic and irresistible. A worthy description as “a musical wizard” by Music Network, Tara Breen is the fiddler with the legendary band, The Chieftains. She is an extraordinary musician who has 11 solo All-Ireland titles. Tara is also the winner of both the coveted Fiddler of Dooney and Michael Coleman Fiddle competitions and was invited to perform at Dublin Castle for the Queen of England during her State visit to Ireland. She has numerous recording credits to her name and regularly guests with artists such as Carlos Nunez, and Stockton’s Wing. Pádraig Rynne is a virtuoso musician, prolific composer and is regarded as the finest concertina player in Irish music today. With an MA in Music Technology and with a passion for experimenting in diverse genres, Pádraig is recognized for his explorations into the Irish tradition and for his ground-breaking band NOTIFY, described by the New York Echo as “cinematic in scope.” Jim Murray has been touring the world full time as a professional musician since the age of eighteen. Jim is considered Sharon Shannon’s “right hand man” having recorded and toured with her over five continents. He also released two critically acclaimed albums with long term partner Seamus Begley in 2001 and 2008 which collectively scooped many prestigious awards such as The Irish Times and Hotpress Traditional Irish Music Album of the Year. Since Jim’s arrival on the world stage, he has gained the respect of both national and international musicians and has performed and recorded with artists such as Sinead O’Connor, Steve Earl, Shane McGowan, Altan and Mary Black to mention but a few.

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Oct 28, 2025

McGoldrick, Donnelly & Murray (SCO/IE) + Tophøj & Barslund · Baltoppen LIVE

Apr 19, 2025

Breen / Rynne / Murray · Blackstone River Theatre

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