About the Cape Cod Celtic Society

The Cape Cod Celtic Society was formed in 2002 to raise money to support the music departments of the Cape and Island schools, provide assistance to students taking instruction in Celtic music or dance, as well as other local charities.

Inspired by Celtic Colours, an international Celtic festival held each October in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, our President and Festival Director, Lew Taylor, felt that, because of similarities between Cape Breton and Cape Cod, the same type of festival could be held here on "the other Cape." So, with the help of some loyal Celtic music fans, the Cape Cod Celtic Festival was established.

Our first Cape Cod Celtic Festival was held in May of 2002 consisting of a Friday evening Seisiun and a Saturday night concert featuring Cherish The Ladies and Lennie Gallant. Each year the festival has grown to include not only more concert venues, but music and dance workshops as well. This year's festival features four days of concerts, and approximately 40 music and dance workshops with some of the top Irish, & Cape Breton musicians.

In addition to the festival, the Society sponsors concerts throughout the year to help raise awareness of the Society and its mission. In past years we have been fortunate to host Joanie Madden, Joe Derrane, J.P. Cormier, Jerry Holland, Jennifer Roland, Laura Cortese, Brian Conway, Jerry O'Sullivan, Tommy Sands, Beolach, The Kane Sisters, Grada, Shannon & Matt Heaton, and many other fine artists in concert here on Cape Cod.

The Cape Cod Celtic Society is open to anyone regardless of ethnic heritage. If you would like to become active in our organization, we welcome you. By becoming a member of The Cape Cod Celtic Society you will not only help promote Celtic music and culture on Cape Cod, you will also help support many worthwhile endeavors.

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