Shows
Upcoming
3.17.2020
11 - 2
CANCELLED Sláinte - Oakland - St. Paddy's Day!
It's the big day, and we'll kick it off back at Sláinte. No cover. More here.
3.17.2020
5:30 - 8:30
CANCELLED St. Patrick's Day at the Sequoyah Country Club (Private Party)
3.17.2020
3 - midnight (?)
CANCELLED The Starry Plough - Berkeley
The program at the Starry Plough this year will feature, as it has for many years, the great Lewis Santer, playing this time with special guests Autumn Rhodes, Tim Hill, and others, including your very own Cúlarán. The Plough has celebrated St. Paddy's for 47 years. More here.
3.26.2020
9 pm
CANCELLED Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
4.16.2020
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
Past
3.15.2020
4:30 - 7:30 pm
The Starry Plough - Berkeley
Cúlarán plays our pub-of-origin. Song & dance. Great food & drink. The Sunday trad session that follows promises to be at its best for St. Paddy's. Come early. Stay all night. Get yer fill. More about the Plough here.
3.14.2020
11 - 2
Sláinte - Oakland
There's no block party, but Sláinte will be open, and Cúlarán will be there to celebrate pre-St. Patrick's Day. No cover. More about Sláinte here.
2.27.2020
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
1.22.2020
Private Party for the Consulate General of Ireland
Cúlarán is pleased to provide traditional music for a reception of the Irish Caucus of the California State Legislature in Sacramento.
1.16.2020
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
12.24.2019
5-8
Sláinte - Oakland - acoustic jamming
Cozy up on Christmas Eve at this fine establishment. No cover. More about Sláinte here.
12.19.2019
3 - 6
Sláinte - Oakland - acoustic set
No cover. More about Sláinte here.
12.12.2019
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
11.21.2019
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
10.10.2019
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
9.19.2019
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
8.1.2019
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock. Tunes for other dancers at 8.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
7.18.2019
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock. Tunes for other dancers at 8.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
7.12.2019
9 pm
The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Free-flowing tunes & jams. Come dance. $6 cover. Info here.
6.27.2019
6pm
Schmidt's Pub - 1492 Solano Avenue, Albany
Cúlarán to play an informal acoustic set at this fine and friendly establishment. Info here. No cover.
6.20.2019
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock. Tunes for other dancers at 8.
More about the Plough & Stars here.
5.3.2019
9 pm
The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
While we LOVE to play for the set dancers here, we are also elated to return to the Plough & Stars for a night of free-flowing tunes & jams. Dancing of all kinds welcomed.
3.15.2019
Private Fundraiser
Celebrating & Supporting Sister District!
Check it out: Sister District
2.2.2019
11 pm
With Tempest! Starry Plough - Berkeley
A double-bill with renowned Celtic folk rockers Tempest, who'll take the stage at 9. We'll follow at 11 or so.
$13 advance tix, and info about the Starry Plough, here. Slide in at the door for $15 - 20.
12.29.2018
Private Irishy Party - Mill Valley
12.27.2018
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Tunes for set dancers at 9 o'clock; for passersby around 8.
More about this classic pub here
11.21.2018
6pm
A Return to Schmidt's Pub - 1492 Solano Avenue, Albany
Cúlarán by the fireplace -- cozy & sweet! Info here. No cover.
11.8.2018
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Setting down some hours of tunes for the fine set dancers and passersby. Great pleasure.
More about this classic pub here
10.20.2018
7:30pm
United Irish Cultural Center (UICC) - San Francisco
Music at the bar in this venerable institution. Dancing starts at 8:45. More info here.
10.16.2018
6pm
Schmidt's Pub - 1492 Solano Avenue, Albany
Cúlarán hopes for one more balmy evening! We'll play an acoustic set at this fine and friendly establishment. Info here. No cover!
10.11.2018
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Setting down some hours of tunes for the fine set dancers and passersby. Great pleasure.
More about this classic pub here
9.23.2018
2 - 5pm
Lucca Bar - Benicia
Cúlarán will play an afternoon set in the lovely beer garden at Lucca Bar. Info here. No cover!
8.9.2018
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
Setting down some hours of tunes for the fine set dancers and passersby. Great pleasure.
More about this classic pub here
7.1.2018
2 - 5pm
Lucca Bar - Benicia
Cúlarán will play an afternoon set at this sweet spot in Benicia. Info here. No cover!
5.10.2018
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
More about this classic pub here.
5.4.2018
5:30 - 8pm
Lucca Bar - Benicia
Cúlarán set to play in the beer garden at this sweet spot in Benicia. Info here. No cover!
3.17.2018
late!
Starry Plough - Berkeley
3.17.2018
4:30 - 7:30
McNear's Dining House & Saloon - Petaluma
Join us for McNear's 31st Annual St. Patrick's Day revelry in this historic Petaluma pub. (info here.)
No cover!
3.17.2018
Noon - 1:30
Sláinte - Oakland
Cúlarán's fiddler will join singer Erin Ruth Thompson and the amazingly talented Bryan Seet for a set of tunes and songs to celebrate the day. No cover. More about Sláinte here.
3.17.2018
10am - noon
St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Dublin (California, that is...)
An acoustic set in the Tea Cottage.... (info here.)
3.15.2018
8 - 10:30pm
Redwood Cafe - Cotati
Cúlarán ventures north a wee bit for a St. Paddy's rev-up and our debut at the Redwood Cafe (info here).
$10 at the door
3.3.2018
7 - 8:30pm
2.24.2018
9 pm
The Plough and Stars - San Francisco
$6 cover. More about this classic pub here.
2.23.2018
9 pm
Ceili - The Bistro - Hayward
More info about The Bistro here.
2.2.2018
7:30 - 11pm
Groundhog Day Ceili - BFUU Fellowship Hall - Berkeley
Rebecca Cisin will be on hand to get yer groundhog on.
Admission is $5 - 20 sliding scale; BFUU members gratis.
Where: BFUU Fellowship Hall, 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley
BYOB
12.30.2017
9 pm
The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
$6 cover. More about this classic pub here.
12.1.2017
8 pm
Ceili - The Bistro - Hayward
10.26.2017
9 pm
Set Dancing - The Plough and the Stars - San Francisco
10.22.2017
4 pm
Fairfax Irish Festival (Feis) - Fairfax
9.29.2017
8 pm
The Bistro - Hayward
8.18.2017
7 pm
Late Summer Ceili - Niebyl Proctor Marxist Library - Oakland
7.22.2017
7 pm
Summer Ceili - Niebyl Proctor Marxist Library - Oakland
6.16.2017
7 pm
Starry Plough - Berkeley
6.10.2017
Private Birthday Party - Berkeley
5.20.2017
8 pm
United Irish Cultural Center (UICC) - San Francisco
5.7.2017
5 pm
SF Urban Air Market - San Francisco
3.15.2017
8 pm
St. Paddy's Ceili - The Bistro - Hayward






