At long last, the return of our friends, Gadan, who Blackstone River Theatre presented a few years back on their first U.S. tour! This dynamic band blends the drive of Irish traditional music and bluegrass with the heart and soul of folk and Appalachian music – spiced up with an Italian seasoning for extra flair! Gadan was created by seasoned Italian musicians from the Irish trad and European folk/ rock scene, all with years of experience performing at major traditional and alternative music festivals across Europe and the US. The band originally featured four members, all Italian, bringing exceptional skill and passion to Irish traditional music and old-time American styles – a distinctive and remarkable combination. In 2024, they were joined by Enda Scahill, a tenor banjo master, award-winner, All-Ireland champion, and founder of We Banjo 3. With Enda, Gadan expanded to a five-member band. Together, Gadan and Enda Scahill performed at all the major Irish festivals across the U.S. during August 2024, marking the start of an exciting collaboration that will continue into the future. Their high-energy repertoire has a powerful live appeal, with a unique identity. With three banjos—tenor and clawhammer—fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, they create a distinctive “strings-only” sound, driven by a powerful rhythmic pulse. In 2025, the band completed its line-up with the addition of Eric Long, a clawhammer banjoist and singer-songwriter originally from the mountainous heart of Pennsylvania—a region deeply rooted in Appalachian tradition—and now based in San Francisco. Eric brings a raw, authentic American folk soul to the group’s transatlantic sound, further expanding their dynamic and diverse musical identity. Also featured are Lorenzo Testa – tenor banjo, mandolin, vocals; Jacopo Ventura – guitars, bass; and Joan Gatti on fiddle, hardanger fiddle. Do NOT miss this band!

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Gadan featuring Enda Scahill of We Banjo 3

Blackstone River Theatre

Cape Breton’s celebrated Celtic icon Natalie MacMaster and acclaimed fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy welcome some of the world’s finest Celtic musicians for an extraordinary evening of music. This captivating journey will showcase a stellar lineup of Celtic All-Stars from Ireland, England, Scotland, and beyond. Together, MacMaster and Leahy will trace the rich threads of Celtic musical traditions across borders—from ancient origins to contemporary expressions. Joining them on stage will be their talented daughter Mary Frances and a host of remarkable guests, including English guitarist Tim Edey, Scottish multi-instrumentalist Ross Ainslie on Scottish pipes, whistles, and cittern, renowned Scottish vocalist Karen Matheson, and Irish banjo master Enda Scahill. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of community and Celtic heritage.

Enda Scahill

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 17, 2026

Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, and the Celtic All Stars · Oregon Symphony

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Feb 7, 2026

Gadan featuring Enda Scahill of We Banjo 3 · Blackstone River Theatre

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