Kevin Burke and Cal Scott in Concert

29 Oct 2011
20:00:00 - 22:00:00

Irish Center/Commodore Barry Club

Saturday, October 29, 2011

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Born in London to parents from County Sligo, Burke is hailed as a virtuosic fiddler steeped in the Sligo style. Kevin has been at the forefront of traditional Irish music for nearly 30 years. Cal Scott is a world famous multi-instrumentalist whose professional credentials span a wide range of music. Kevin and Cal will be providing workshops in fiddle and guitar earlier in the day.

Tickets: $13 - $15
Commodore Barry Club/ “The Irish Center”
6815 Emlen St.
Philadelphia PA 19119
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