Start time: 7:30pm
We are home from our summer adventures and excited to see you back at the A-Frame! Our first show of the season will feature Shannon Heaton, a storyteller and musician out of the thriving Boston Irish music scene. The featured artist for the evening is English landscape painter, Alex Kelly.
As a fun bonus, we (Andrew and Liz) will kick off the evening with a few folk cello and piano duets.
About Shannon Heaton
“A beautiful tapestry of tunes, stories and songs that draws you in and holds you close.”—Tom Voiles
“Her stories and joy fill the stage like a backup band!”—Holly Foy
“A superlative Irish flute and tin whistle player .. who can sing the birds out of the trees.”—Boston Irish Reporter
Boston-based Irish flute player/singer Shannon Heaton has performed and taught on four continents. She is an Artist Fellow of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was twice named Live Ireland’s Female Artist of the Year, and is half of acclaimed duo with guitarist Matt Heaton.
In her solo shows, Shannon shares tunes, songs, and stories, taking listeners on a tour of places and people who keep Irish music alive. She is passionate about making traditional music fun and accessible to a wide range of listeners, which she enjoys onstage and with her culture podcast Irish Music Stories.
Shannon has also created free resources for musicians on YouTube, including her long-running “Tune of the Month” video/podcast series and Virtual Guided Session. She co-founded Boston’s Celtic music fest with fiddle player Laura Cortese; and her original music has been recorded by the Battlefield Band, Tricolor, Childsplay, and many others.
Shannon is a world class American performer with Irish roots and universal appeal.
https://shannonheatonmusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/