Celtic Christmas Concert & Gathering December 9, 2012

From 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Sunday, December 9th, the Celtic Christmas Concert & Gathering will celebrate its second year with a special musical treat.

Pog Mo Thoin, fronted by Irish-born Gabe Duffin, is a popular local band that features lively jigs and Irish folk songs, and for this event they will bring in Guest Michael Mullen, hailed as a "fiddle demon" in past press.

Mullen is widely known for his frenetic, lively fiddling as a member of the Celtic group, Tempest. Tempest has been in the forefront of the groups that "rebirthed" the Celtic sound in the last two decades and breathed new life into its popularity by emphasizing movement, dance, drums, lively electronic fiddling and a healthy grounding in rock and roll. Mullen, schooled originally in classical violin and graduating to two decades of Irish and Scottish fiddling, comes alive behind the fiddle and the fiddle becomes a live thing in his hands, and a perfect complement to the sound of Pog Mo Thoin.

Gathering & potluck at 6pm, concert at 7:30. This family friendly event will feature live music, a potluck meal, cider & tea. Wine and beer will be available for an additional charge.

$15 Admission at the door, pre-sale tickets $10 through ABC Music Source, Panama Red Coffee Company, members of the band, and through [email protected]. You can also purchase them from by sending a check or money order to Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore, CA 94550, postmarked by December 3rd, please include your name, phone number, and number of tickets to be held for you at will-call.

Guests are asked to bring the potluck dish of their choice.

The event is produced by Gabe Duffin with support by the Bothwell Arts Center and LVPAC, and is a fundraiser for the Bothwell. The Bothwell is located at 2466 8th Street and is a project of Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, a not-for-profit corporation.

Official Website: http://www.bothwellartscenter.org