Upcoming Events at Great Star Theater
Fri Mar 17, 8:00 PM - Fri Mar 17, 10:00 PM
636 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Community: Downtown San Francisco
Description
Irish virtuoso violinist and composer Colm Ó Riain and his Ensemble celebrate St.Patrick’s Day in San Francisco with their soulful exploration of the connection between Ireland and a host of other musical cultures.
Event Details
West African percussion underpinning plaintive Middle Eastern melodies, Flamenco duende driving jazz improvisations, all topped by fiery Irish fiddling for a sparkling, modern take on this most Irish of days.
“Ó Riain's fireworks display of virtuosity easily spans the diverse genres of gypsy, tango, jazz, blues and Irish music, all with his characteristic intelligence and pizazz" - the Irish Herald.
Musicians: Colm Ó Riain (violins), Geoff van Lienden (guitar), Joe Kyle, Jr (bass), Wade Peterson (percussion) and guest singer Kate Brubeck.
Full bar and dance zone.
Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm
“Ó Riain's fireworks display of virtuosity easily spans the diverse genres of gypsy, tango, jazz, blues and Irish music, all with his characteristic intelligence and pizazz" - the Irish Herald.
Musicians: Colm Ó Riain (violins), Geoff van Lienden (guitar), Joe Kyle, Jr (bass), Wade Peterson (percussion) and guest singer Kate Brubeck.
Full bar and dance zone.
Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm
