Night Eagle Productions Presents at The Lansing Performing Arts Center
Like many of the early flag bearing Scottish folk bands, the Old Blind Dogs line up has faced inevitable changes over the years but the core values at the band's musical heart continue to beat strong. The current band line up has been settled for several years now and consists of four of Scotland's finest traditional musicians at the top of their game. Original member Jonny Hardie (fiddle/vocals) is joined by Aaron Jones (cittern/guitar/vocals), Ali Hutton (pipes/whistles) and Donald Hay (percussion/vocals) and collectively they comprise one of the hottest live tickets on the traditional Scottish music scene today.
Monday, January 19, 2026 7:30-10pm EST. Doors at 7pm
Matthews welcomes everyone wanting to combat racism and promote social justice no matter how late to the game they might be. "I'm glad people are finding their way to the table," she says. "We need more allies." Matthews's music helps to recruit those allies. Her songs encourage confrontation with tough issues. But her songs are also "drenched in hope", as she put it. In the great tradition of folk music, Matthews brings listeners in with sweet sounds that grab them by the heart, and just as they are cradled in her soulful voice and her deft handling of an acoustic guitar it's as if Matthews says, "Now that you're here, we've got some things to talk about.".. "Pride Source"
Friday, February 20, 2026 7 - 9:30pm EST. Doors at 6:30pm
An "Irish music dream team"
This event takes place at the Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca NY 14850
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, Lunasa was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade. A review from Folk Roots magazine describing the band as an "Irish music dream team." With over a quarter of a million records sold, and performances of over 2,500 shows across 36 countries, Lúnasa has won multiple awards and become one of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music.
Friday, February 27, 2026 8 - 10:30 pm EST. Doors at 7:30pm
Traditional Celtic music at its best, with fire-driven instrumentals and songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, The Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking.
Members of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, The Tannahill Weavers have recently been joined by piper Iain MacGillivray, who has worked recently on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts, and Alistair McCulloch, who teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland when not on tour.
The Night Eagle welcomes The Tannahill Weavers to the First Unitarian Society, 306 North Aurora St, Ithaca, on Wednesday evening, March 11, 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7 PM
YAGODY- The Power of Women from the Ukraine! From traveling across Eastern Europe, YAGODY is influenced by a diverse world of melodies, rhythms, and themes. A YAGODY performance is ritualistic and self-described as a musical trance based on the pulse of humanity.
Saturday April 11th, 2026. The concert starts at 8:00 pm. Doors open 7:30 pm, and carpooling is always encouraged. Get your tickets now. Tickets in advance are $35. Tickets at the door $40, day of the show.
Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy Folk Rock, fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 30-plus years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area-based act release eighteen critically acclaimed albums, and play more than 2,500 gigs.
The current line-up of the band features all the original members, performing a variety of selections from the band's extensive repertoire, sparking with vitality and energy. Tempest is regularly featured at prestigious festivals such as The Philadelphia Folk Festival, and has also appeared at Denmark's Skagen Festival, Britain's Cropredy Festival and The Winnipeg Folk Festival in Canada. The band is a mainstay at countless American Celtic festivals, as well.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The concert starts at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm, and carpooling is always encouraged. Tickets in advance are $25. Tickets at the door $30, day of the show.
Irish singer-songwriter, Pat Byrne has come a long way since his first deal with Universal. In late 2017, Byrne began his migration to Austin, Texas. In 2019, Pat took the US by storm, with breakout performances at the 30A Festival, SXSW, Kerrville Folk Festival and the Americana Festival. Being immersed in the Texas music scene, Pat's sophomore US release, Into the Light, has an edgier feel underscoring both emotional depth and greater confidence, while blending new influences with his rich Irish heritage.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The concert starts at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm, and carpooling is always encouraged. Get your tickets now. Tickets in advance are $20. Tickets at the door $25, day of the show.
Immerse yourself in the storytelling of Lucy Kaplansky this Friday evening at Night Eagle Cafe in Lansing, NY. as she performs songs from her latest album, "The Lucy Story." With the warm sounds of roots-based instruments like the acoustic guitar and mandolin, the Chicago native brings her life's journey to her music. A prolific folk artist for over two decades, Kaplansky has crafted nine other studio albums and numerous collaborations, earning her place as a master of lyrical, heartfelt songwriting. Lucy has performed at the Night Eagle Cafe several times over the years and we look forward to welcoming her to the "New" Night Eagle Cafe.
Friday, May 1, 2026 8-10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:30pm
This event takes place at the Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca NY 14850
Eileen Ivers & The Brigideens is the fiery new acoustic powerhouse female band, formed and led by Grammy awarded, Emmy-nominated, 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Eileen Ivers. The group features critically acclaimed musicians and vocalists from the Celtic and Americana traditions.
The band highlights the power and beauty of acoustic roots music.
Friday, May 22, 2026 8-10:30pm EDT. Doors at 7:30pm
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