With the Clann Na Cara Irish Dancers
General Admission $15
($13 Opera House Members)
Folk in Fredonia Music Series
Opera House favorites The Dady Brothers return just in time for St. Patrick's Day with an evening of superb harmonies on traditional Irish and folk music.
The Dady Brothers have been a major driving force at the forefront of the western New York music scene for nearly 30 years. They have taken their musical talents from their home base in Rochester to diverse venues all over the world, including Canada and Ireland.
John and Joe take roots music and bring it to their audience in an authentic and enjoyable way. The brothers are at home with many styles of music including bluegrass, folk, Celtic and even country blues. The impressive list of musical instruments on which they perform reads like a dictionary of traditional folk instruments: mandolin, fiddle, guitar, penny whistle, bodhran, harmonica, banjo and uilleann pipes. Musical enthusiasts and professional musicians alike are continuously singing the praises of the brothers and their level of professionalism.
The Dadys have recorded music in their own studio, called "The Garage," as well as performed on many other artists' recordings. Their 1979 "Mind to Move" brought them national recognition. And their CD, "Soul Lilt" was used as a soundtrack in a documentary about Irish history.
Joining The Dady Brothers will be dancers from the Clann Na Cara School of Irish Dance. Clann Na Cara is the newest Irish dance school in western New York, established in 2006 by four National and World Champion medalists. Prior to receiving their dance teacher certifications, all four founders were regular performers at the Opera House during St. Patrick's Day events. In addition, each has led dancers in performances with such notable artists as The Chieftains, Cherish the Ladies and Natalie MacMaster. The students at Clann Na Cara range in age from 4 to 21 and include numerous Preliminary and Championship dancers.
Attending from out of town? Consider staying at one of the area's beautiful inns or bed & breakfasts as part of an overnight performance package.
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