Martin Hayes & Friends

Martin Hayes & Friends

About the show

with Martin Hayes Quartet, Ye Vagabonds, Utsav Lal, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Edwina Guckian and Paula Meehan

Martin Hayes Quartet
Martin Hayes, fiddle  
Liz Knowles, fiddle 
Doug Weiselman, bass clarinet
Kyle Sanna, guitar 

Utsav Lal, piano 

Ye Vagabonds 
- Diarmuid Mac Gloinn
- Brían Mac Gloinn
- Alain McFadden

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Sean-nós singer and flute
Edwina Guckian, Sean-nós dance
Paula Meehan, Poet

Curated by the legendary fiddler Martin Hayes, this special evening is a rich and evocative journey through the many strands of Irish traditional and folk music, brought vividly to life by an exceptional cast of collaborators.

At the heart of the evening is the Martin Hayes Quartet, whose deeply expressive, boundary-pushing approach has redefined Irish traditional music for contemporary audiences. They are joined by the acclaimed pianist Utsav Lal; the luminous Irish folk trio Ye Vagabonds, comprising brothers Diarmuid Mac Gloinn and Brían Mac Gloinn with Alain McFadden; renowned sean-nós singer and flautist Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh; celebrated sean-nós dancer Edwina Guckian; and poet Paula Meehan, whose words add another layer of resonance to this vibrant celebration of Ireland’s musical and cultural heritage.

This special concert debuts at NCH and then travels to Carnegie Hall, New York. 
A collaboration between Askonas Holt, Carnegie Hall, The Irish Arts Centre New York, Culture Ireland and NCH. 

Event type

Trad & Folk

Upcoming dates

This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.

March 2027

  • Wed 10 · 8pm
  • Thu 11 · 8pm
  • Sat 13 · 8pm

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