Sunday, Sept. 28 @ 7 pm -- Kalos

a trio that spans three generations, three cities and two countries. Ryan McKasson (violin, viola, voice), Eric McDonald (guitar, mandolin, voice) and Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano, voice) met over the years at highland games, contra dances and fiddle camps across North America. They made their first recording in 2016 and have been touring together since 2019, playing music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America.

Sunday, Oct. 19 @ 7 pm -- Gallowglass

With a combination of emotional vocal delivery, fresh melodic arrangements, and airtight accompaniment, Gallowglass has developed a style of contemporary Celtic folk that Irish Music Magazine calls "an inspired approach to the tradition." The group, featuring Jan Peters (vocals, harmonica), Mishon Kirkland (vocals, Irish flute), Zach Bauman (Irish Bouzouki) and David Pender Lofgren (Bodhrán), has become one of the Pacific Northwest's most celebrated Celtic music ensembles.

Thursday, Nov. 6 @ 7 pm -- É.T.É,

The fruitful meeting of three young musicians with vibrant artistic journeys, É.T.É propose a dynamic and contemporary vision of Québécois trad music. With influences from jazz, progressive rock, and classical music, violinist Élisabeth Moquin, bouzouki player Thierry Clouette and cellist Élisabeth Giroux create their own trad universe with original compositions and distinctive arrangements of Québécois and Acadian repertoire. Their rich vocal harmonies, their groove, their ease at their instruments and their electrifying sympatico onstage transform the ordinary kitchen party into an unforgettable show.

Sunday, Dec. 14 @ 2pm -- The AML Trio

The AML Trio are a hard-strumming, foot-stomping Celtic folk band from the Oregon Coast. With a show from Trent Adams, Jeff Martin and Joseph Linahon, you’ll be treated to classic melodies and vocal harmonies telling tales of ancient lands and unforgotten glories accompanied by Irish bouzouki, tin whistle, bodhran drum, mandolin and more. After a busy festival season in 2025, the lads are excited to finish the year in Lincoln City. Join them to hear crowd favorites, songs of the Irish Rising and the Scottish Highlands, sea shanties and folk tunes new and old.

Thursday, Jan. 8 @ 7 pm -- Dallahan

Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the 

Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and 

countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of 

World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity. The lineup consists of Jack Badcock on guitar 

and vocals, Ciaran Ryan on banjo, mandolin and fiddle, Andrew Waite on accordion and 

Benedict Morris on fiddle. Having performed in over 20 countries, they have become a veteran touring outfit and with each album they continue to evolve their sound, as is evident on their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Speak of the Devil’ which was released in 2023.

Tuesday, Feb. 10 @ 7 pm -- Gadan (feat. Enda Scahill)

Gadan, an Irish trad and Celtgrass band from Italy, wowed the Lincoln City crowd when they last played here in 2023. Their blend of Irish music, American flavor and Italian seasoning had the soul of folk and Appalachian music that was hard to describe but easy to love. In 2026 they will come roaring back, featuring the driving sound of Enda Scahill, tenjor banjo legend and founder of We Banjo 3. With no less than three outrageous, unlawful and audacious banjos – plus fiddle, mandolin and guitar, Gadan will deliver a powerful “strings only” sound enhanced by a driving rhythmic pulse. heir performance and engagement will prove you don’t need drums to groove.

Wednesday, March 25 @ 7 pm -- Solas

Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and by The Wall Street Journal as “an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness,” Solas continues to captivate audiences with their spellbinding musicianship and genre-defying creativity. On their 30th anniversary tour, this Solas performance will include founding members Seamus Egan, Winifred Horan, and John Williams along with guitarist Alan Murray, vocals and flute by Irish folk star Nuala Kennedy.

Sunday, April 19 @ 7 pm -- Gnoss

Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers: outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character. Nominated three times for the Scots Trad Music Awards, this band has built an invested following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the warmth of their live shows (like the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, where they’ve sold out multiple times). They’ve released three albums, the latest being “Stretching Skyward” in 2023. The Cultural Center will be applauding the Oregon Coast debut of Gnoss: Aiden Moodie (guitar, vocals), Graham Rorie (fiddle, mandolin, electric tenor guitar), Connor Sinclair (flute, whistles, vocals) and Craig Baxter (bodhran, percussion).

Thursday, May 7 @ 7 pm -- Scottish Fish

Described as "both very traditional and highly flexible" by Folkworld Magazine's Alex Monaghan, and as "one of the most energetic and creative acts to take root in the local Celtic music scene this century" by Boston Irish Reporter Sean Smith, Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. After growing up steeped in the Boston Celtic music scene, these five young women began touring at an early age, quickly enchanting domestic and international audiences with their youthful enthusiasm, creative arrangements, and sensitive performances. As described by a concertgoer, "this powerhouse quintet wows listeners with a luscious and exciting sound, at times five instruments sharing one voice, and others a dynamic orchestra of harmony. Their years of friendship cultivate a truly unique musical bond.