Melanie Beth Curran performs originals and traditionals collected and inspired by field recordings, her ancestors, and living Irish American sources. Her performance uses banjo, voice, and guitar to bring listeners on a journey through the evolution of Irish American sound. From Loricas to Tin Pan Alley hits, from Sea Shanties to modern ballads, these songs dig deep into the musical past to give listeners peace at present.
Upcoming Shows
July 19: The Burren Public House, Woodlawn, Bronx
Aug 10: The Cobblestone, Dublin with Ruskavellas
Aug 11: Houseshow, Trim, Ireland with Hollow Turtle
Aug 13: The Sunflower Pub, Belfast, Ireland with Micky Fearon and Sinéad McKenna
Aug 15: Regard Belfast #13
Aug 16: Houseshow, Derry, Ireland with Mick Hagan and Rua
Aug 17: Houseshow, Glenswilly, Ireland
Aug 29: Open Space for Arts and Community, Vashon Island, WA
Oct 5: Folkfaces Fest 9
Oct 10: GoldLeaf Savory and Sweet, Indianapolis, IN with Squirrel Butter
PAST SHOWS
29 April: Irish American Artist and Writer’s Salon, The Ellington, UWS NYC
19 May: Montclair University Red Hawk Recognition Day, Finley Gallery
May, Date TBD: Beltane Celebration at Hawk & Handsaw Farm , Aquidneck Island RI with Radish Together and The Ditrani Brothers
23 May: Uma’s Rockaway Beach 7-9pm
24 May: East Durham Irish Festival
25 May: Thee Phibb’s Record Release at AS220 Providence RI with Bird & Augur, Isaiah Johnson Bey
31 May: Connolly’s Rockaway Beach with Nobody and All His Friends
July 5: The Good Fork Pub, Brooklyn, NY 4-7pm
July 6: The Burren Public House, Woodlawn, The Bronx, 8:30pm
July 11: Uma’s Rockaway Beach, NY, 7-9pm
July 12: Otto’s Shrunken Head with Yell at God and Jo Mercado
More Past Shows
February 1
The Lilypad
Boston, MA
February 5
Nietzsche’s
Buffalo, NY
February 7
Uma’s Restaurant
Rockaway Beach, NY
February 16
Carolina Bauernhaus
Greenville, SC
February 18
Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge
Nashville, TN
February 21
Owl Hollow
Pittsburgh, PA
February 22
The Perch
Philadelphia, PA
February 23
Brigid Event! Location TBD
Lancaster County, PA
Feb 28
Otto’s Shrunken Head
New York City, NY
March 1
Galactic Theatre
Warren, RI
March 16
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Bainbridge Island, WA
March 17
Westkill Supply
Kingston, NY
March 19
Coney Island Hospital St Paddy’s
Brooklyn, NY
March 22
Do it Now Printshop
Philly, PA
March 24
”Geek Out”on Irish American Bridget Stereotype
Online, Baltimore Bata
March 27
Jalopy Theatre
Brooklyn, NY
March 29
Grindtime Skateshop
Rockaway Beach, NYC
April 1
Irish American Artists and Writer’s Salon
The Ellington, UWS NYC
April 26
Bealtaine Festival
Hawk and Handsaw Farm, Portsmouth RI
May 4
Folklore Throwndown
Bmore Bata, Baltimore, MA
May 24
East Durham Irish Festival
East Durham, NY
