Experience the magical music of Scotland and Ireland with the Seán Heely Celtic Band!
SHCB presents a groove and drive that gives audiences of all ages the irresistible urge to move! Performing ancient, soaring melodies from Scotland, Ireland, and other Celtic nations such as Galicia and Brittany. Original compositions and modern tunes are fused in seamlessly with the historical narrative with which they engage audiences. Powerful vocal harmonies exist in their ever-growing song repertoire that includes Scots Gaelic (Gàidhlig) songs, ballads, sea shanties, pub songs and more from the rich Celtic folk tradition. The core group features U.S National Scottish Fiddle champion & Gaelic singer Seán Heely, acclaimed multi-instrumentalist & All-Ireland singing champion Kevin Elam, bouzouki & bass player Beth Patterson, acclaimed percussionist Lucas Ashby, piper Jesse Ofgang, champion fiddler Colin McGlynn, percussive dancer Agi Kovacs, harpist Abbie Palmer. They have performed in venues such as the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music center, Hylton Performing Arts Center, headliners at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games since 2023, Virginia Scottish games, and the Niel Gow Festival in Scotland. See them at a Celtic festival or also on Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas tour!

For Booking of Seán Heely Celtic Band: Contact seanfiddlemusic@gmail.com

Press Quotes & Testimonials

One powerhouse of a fiddler! ~ Liz Carroll, Irish fiddle legend and National Heritage Fellow

“Sean has steeped himself in the Gaelic language and music tradition. He has traveled extensively and studied with the best on both sides of the Atlantic. His performances are equally as enlightening as they are entertaining.” ~ Bonnie Rideout, 3x Grammy-nominated Scottish fiddler

"(On Edge of the Bow album) This is a hugely entertaining collection of music, and a great introduction to a fiddler who should make quite a name for himself in the next few years." ~ Alex Monaghan, Irish Music Magazine

“The Celtic soundscape created by Seán Heely and his fiddle is simply magical—the heartbreaking beauty of a ballad followed by the immense joy of a dance tune!”
~ Betty Scott (Director of Strathmore Artist in residence program)

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