Buy Tickets here: on sale Sept 7
High energy and poignant fiddle & piano music from two of New England’s top Celtic artists!
The vibrant musical traditions of Scotland, Cape Breton, and New England take on fresh life in the hands of fiddler Katie McNally and pianist Neil Pearlman.
McNally and Pearlman have performed as a duo for over a decade, making their mark at legendary stages like Newport Folk Festival, playing to buoyant festival plazas in Spain and England, all while maintaining ties to home by leading monthly community sessions at the storied Canadian-American Club in Boston. They’ve often teamed up in larger outfits like New England powerhouse Pine Tree Flyers and Gàidhlig-language unit Fàrsan and their intimate duo show reflects a deep musical trust and intuition built on years of these varied collaborations. Both were 2025 Shannon Artists-in-Residence at Beinn Mhàbu in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and are co-Artistic Directors of Groton Hill’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
“One of the finest traditional pianists I have ever had the pleasure of hearing” –Mary Ann Kennedy
Multi-Award Winning Gaelic Singer and Broadcaster
Host of the MG Alba Scots Trad Music
“Dazzling piano chops … Fingers absolutely soar across the keys”
–Portland Press Herald
“Cracking fiddle music” – Fiona Ritchie, NPR
“Just beautiful playing”
–Anna Massie
BBC Radio Scotland, Travelling Folk
Both are beloved performers and instructors at fiddle and piano camps around the country including Winter School in Seabeck and the Master’s of the Scottish Arts concerts at Benaroya Hall. Seattle Folklore is thrilled to host this concert for Katie and Neil.
Get your tickets early for a rare appearance of this duo in the Northwest!
| Ticket Type |
Advance |
At Door |
| General |
$26 |
$28 |
| SFS/PNA member, fulltime Student, or Senior 65+ |
$24 |
$26 |
| Youth (6-17) |
$10 |
$10 |