“One of the best Celtic bands to come out of Canada.” 

An exciting trio of siblings from Ottawa, Canada, who are champions at both high-energy fiddling and mind-blowing step dancing. This group fuses traditional and modern styles of fiddle and dance to create their unique sound and style.

The Fitzgeralds have performed with Cherish, the Ladies, We Banjo 3, and more and have played festivals nationwide. Their talents are also a hit in Ireland and Canada.

Don’t miss a chance to see this talented young band!

Meet the Fitzgeralds…  A family group of fiddling and step-dancing siblings – Tom, Kerry & Julie Fitzgerald, and Alanna Jenish on guitar. Outside Canada’s renowned Ottawa Valley, these siblings have come a long way from their small-town roots. Featuring 3-time Canadian Grandmaster Fiddle Champions and Ontario Open Step Dance Champions, this unique act features high-energy fiddling and mind-blowing step dancing. The rare combination of exceptional musicianship, incomparable step dancing, audience interaction, evident love of performing, and genuine sibling connection resonates with audiences of all ages and sets this group apart. ​

“The Fitzgeralds are standout musicians in our Canadian music industry. Their caliber of musicianship is very high. Together, they are a beautiful blend of gorgeous fiddle music and top-rate, absolutely exhilarating dance routines.”

-Natalie MacMaster, Cape Breton Fiddling Sensation

All tickets include day membership to the Scottish American Society of Dunedin.

Thank you for being so supportive of the performing arts.

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$25

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Celebrate National Tartan Week
with a
Whisky Tasting & Seven Nations In Concert

Saturday, March 30th,  2024, 7:00 PM

This is a fun Tartan Day celebration with a whisky tasting led by Celtic rock sensation Seven Nations! Tickets are also available for Wine or Beer drinkers.

Seven Nations has been touring the USA at festivals and venues for over two decades, and its original rock sound includes bagpipes!

A ticket includes a day’s membership to the Scottish American Society.

The Scottish Cultural Center is proud to welcome back Seven Nations for this Unique Event, which won Best of the Bay in 2023! Seven Nations will present several single-malt Scotch Whiskies from around Scotland and accompany each taste with their unique Celtic Music. Seven Nations is one of the best live bands in Celtic Music, and we are so proud to have them back at our concert hall.

Seven Nations will offer a fantastic evening of Scotch Whisky, songs, stories, and tunes. The original Seven Nations lineup of drums, guitars, and bass made room for bagpipes and fiddle to develop a unique Celtic sound and driving, original songs honed by 20 years of touring and over a million miles on the road. Their rollicking style is blended with a charismatic, passionate stage presence, creating an unforgettable live experience.

The concert will be held at the Scottish Cultural Center in downtown Dunedin, 917 Louden Avenue (across from Caledonia Brewing).

“One of the best Celtic bands to come out of Canada.” 

The Steel City Rovers perform music that is a unique composite of traditional Celtic music and North American styles, including bluegrass, folk, and roots. Their original works touch on issues of love, loss, celebration, and heritage and breathe life into newly discovered instrumental melodies from as far back as centuries ago. Their sophisticated arrangements are inviting for the most casual listener but are rewarding for those who are well-versed in the nuances of musical complexity. The Rovers stand out for their powerful, emotive vocals and engaging entertainment. They perform on meticulously crafted replicas of historical instruments that rarely appear in today’s musical landscape. This highly active touring band headlines large festival stages gives intimate concert performances, educates in various workshop and master-class settings, and performs internationally with symphonies. They create, collaborate, and work hard to further the love and awareness of music.

This exciting group rocked the Scottish Cultural Center in 2023, and we are delighted to welcome them back! Each ticket includes a day’s membership to the Scottish American Society, and we thank you for your support of the arts.

We have received several endorsements of this band from people like Tommy Byrne of the Byrne Brothers and Colin Farrell of Off Kilter-  “A fantastic band who are wonderful ambassadors of traditional and modern Celtic Music.”

​Purchase Tickets Online:

$25

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Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan first found themselves onstage together at the 2014 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City. Rose’s band, Burning Bridget Cleary, was scheduled to perform, but inclement weather prevented two of her bandmates from flying. Desperate to salvage the showcase, Rose approached Brian, who she knew fronted Canadian Celtic rock band Enter the Haggis. She thrust a guitar into Brian’s hands, pulled him onstage, and the two just clicked. Four years and hundreds of shows later, the duo was booked to play a closing slot at a Colorado festival, so they hired a bass player and drummer to fill out their sound. By the oddest of coincidences, their hired bandmates’ flights were canceled the day of the show. A frantic Facebook post introduced Brian and Rose to local musician Caroline Browning, who joined them on bass for the weekend. Once again, the chemistry was undeniable, and House of Hamill became a trio. Today, Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US, and the company has shared its music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Their version of “Pound a Week Rise” rose to #1 on the US Folk DJ charts, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook, where it was shared over 400,000 times. Their latest release, “Folk Hero,” captures perfectly the frenetic energy and eclecticism of their always engaging live show. A lively collection of original instrumentals, reimagined folk ballads, and new songs that showcase the trio’s versatility, “Folk Hero” is the third House of Hamill album to be funded entirely by their fans.   Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.

​Purchase Tickets Online:

$25

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In celebration of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns is a whiskey tasting with a difference. You may have been to a Burns Supper before, or you may have been to one of our Whisky Tastings. Last year, we combined the two to create a delightful night that included some of ‘Burn’s most famous works and some of the best-tasting Single Malt Scotches. It was such a success that we are doing it again this year.
Like any Burns Supper, we will also include a sample of Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties. ” The Chieftain O the Puddin Race”
For those of you who prefer to drink something other than Scotch, we offer a Beer/Wine Ticket, which will provide you with 3 Beers or Glasses of wine and entertainment and food.
We will also feature Piping, Highland Dancing, Burns Songs and Poems, and a few other surprises, so this will be a truly Scottish Night.
You dont have to be Scottish to join in, everyone is welcome. You don’t need to wear the Kilt; this is an informal night where the people are the most important thing.
For something a little bit different, come along and join us for a Very Special Scottish Robert Burns Whisky Tasting.

Our Whisky Tastings are fun; they are informal and have no dress code. Come as you please. Everyone is welcome. Come and have a great night in the company of friends!
Slainte!

Whisky Tasting Tickets $45
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Robert Burns, also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. After his death, he became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism and a cultural icon in Scotland and among the Scottish Diaspora around the world. His poem (and song) “Auld Lang Syne” is sung worldwide at Hogmanay.

Tickets to all events include Day Membership to the Scottish American Society of Dunedin.

Hogmanay Ceilidh & Concert
with
SEVEN NATIONS

Join us for a great party to (b)ring in 2024 with Celtic rock superstars Seven Nations!

It’s New Year’s Eve in America, but this grand party is Hogmanay in Scotland! Celtic rock superstars, Seven Nations returns for a night of dancing and fun. You’ll experience Scottish traditions and a fabulous catered dinner, with a champagne toast and shortbread at midnight. Our bar will be open, and your ticket includes a day’s membership to the Scottish American Society of Dunedin.

We appreciate your support! This promises to be one of our biggest nights! Don’t miss it!

Tickets $75. 
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SCOTTISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF DUNEDIN
Presents
A Celtic Christmas Concert

Featuring 

The Byrne Brothers
The Isle of Skye Highland Dancers 

The Byrne Brothers, hailing from Donegal, Ireland, are a multi-award-winning family band, and Irish dancers are currently taking the Irish-American scene by storm! Their achievements include winning the 2022 Young Artist Academy© Award for Outstanding Music Ensemble and being named Rising Stars of the Year 2021 and Best CD Cover of 2021 by American Celtic Radio Listeners for their album “Living the Dream.”​

Each band member is a talented musician and Irish dancer, having won County Champion and Ulster Champion Irish Dancer titles. The band consists of Luca, 19, on accordion; Finn, 17, on banjo, mandolin, and guitar; Dempsey, 14, on bodhran and whistle; and their father, Tommy, on uilleann pipes, fiddle, guitar, and grade 1 bagpiper.

  They will be supported by the Isle of Skye Highland Dancers, who are a big part of the Scottish American Society of Dunedin.

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In celebration of St. Andrew, the patron Saint of Scotland, we are delighted and excited to welcome back Scotsman Bill Mullen for a very special Whisky Tasting Concert! Originally from Dundee (Scotland), Bill grew up listening to many Scottish Artists. After spending time living in Aberdeen and Europe, Bill and his lovely wife Dorothy moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon, where his friend David Maher offered him a solo gig at Maher’s Irish Pub. Bill has been touring the USA and Canada ever since with his brand of traditional and contemporary Scottish Music.
Bill is also a renowned expert in Scotch Whisky, having conducted many tastings and presentations on the “Water of Life” around the USA and Canada.

Our St Andrew’s Night will open with pipers and then feature the Margaret Howard Highland Dancers and the Isle of Skye Highland Dancers. Then Bill will take over for a great singalong-a-whisky tasting!   There will be an opening toast followed by 4 Single Malt Scotch Whisky tastings from around Scotland.  As usual, there will be some finger food to accompany the Scotch, and for those who would prefer to drink wine or beer, we offer tickets to suit your tastes.

Yes, there is something for everyone!

Our Whisky Tastings are fun, they are informal, and everyone is welcome. Come and have a great night in the company of friends!
Slainte!

Whisky Tasting Tickets $45
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We are delighted to welcome back Liverpool Live, Florida’s best Beatles tribute band, to Dunedin!  Consistently voted a #1 Show with a 5-star rating, Liverpool Live takes you through all the years of The Beatles by song. These guys are authentic entertainers! They will have you on your feet singing and dancing to all of their hits!  This is a great show, and we are excited to have them back!  Our show in 2022 was sold out and was a blast!

Location:  Scottish Cultural Center in downtown Dunedin
917 Louden Avenue (across from Caledonia Brewing)

COME DRESSED IN YOUR BEST 60’S OUTFITS
PRIZES FOR THE BEST-DRESSED HIPPIES!

We are delighted to welcome RUNA back to the Scottish Cultural Center for a Celtic Concert.   RUNA is celebrating 14 years together as a Celtic-American Roots music “supergroup” and continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with harmonies and rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco, and blues.

You will love this band! The Scottish Cultural Center offers world-class music in an intimate indoor setting. Doors will open at 6:30, and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. We have a full bar. The ticket includes a day’s membership to the Scottish American Society of Dunedin. We are a 501c3 organization and support and preserve our Scottish heritage in the City of Dunedin.

Purchase Tickets Online:
$25
Available @ www.EVENTBRITE.com 

“Young Artist Academy Award winners for Outstanding Music Ensemble 2022” from Hollywood.

The Byrne Brothers are one of the USA’s most exciting and successful Celtic Bands. They are a family band who started life in  Dublin, Ireland, playing dance music for weddings and parties. Now, they are headlining Celtic Festivals across the USA!
Each member of the band is a Champion of their Traditional Irish Instruments. Even their Dad, Tommy, was Dublin Champion on Bagpipes.
This time, as well as their special High Energy and Highly Skilled Celtic Music brand,  they will be playing a few dance tunes guaranteed to get you on your feet. Dancing is not compulsory, but you WILL want to join in….and Tommy will help with the steps. It promises to be a very unique and fun night!

 You can find out more about The Byrne Brothers at

https://www.thebyrnebrothers.com.

This is one of the most popular bands to appear at the Scottish American Society Concert Series, and we are delighted to welcome them back to Dunedin.

​Tickets  $25
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Each ticket includes a Day Membership of the Scottish American Society of Dunedin.

We are getting our concert season off to the best possible start with one of the hottest bands in Celtic Music. The Scottish Cultural Center is proud to welcome back Seven Nations live in concert for a very special concert at the Scottish Cultural Center.  Seven Nations are one of the best live bands in Celtic Music, and we are so proud to have them back at our concert hall.

Seven Nations will offer a fantastic evening of songs, stories, and tunes. The original Seven Nations lineup of drums, guitars, and bass made room for bagpipes and fiddle to develop a unique Celtic sound and driving, original songs honed by 20 years of touring and over a million miles on the road. Their rollicking style is blended with a charismatic, passionate stage presence creating an unforgettable live experience.

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is celebrating its 40^th Anniversary since it was incorporated as a 501 C 3 organization. We are hosting a series of three special events in April to mark this terrific achievement. We are proud to bring back Skerryvore, one of the BEST LIVE CELTIC BANDS IN THE WORLD,
Skerryvore, from their humble beginnings on the Island of Tiree, are now one of the most successful Celtic bands touring today and one of the biggest bands to come out of Scotland.  We are enormously privileged to have them in Dunedin for three exclusive events in April.

April 8^{th –}  THE BIG EVENT – An Outdoor concert at Weaver Park featuring the Byrne Brothers, Isle of Skye Dancers, and the Suncoast United Pipes and Drums.
Click Here for Tickets: Standard Ticket $15; VIP Ticket $50 (Includes refreshments and reserved seating)  Event starts at 4:00 pm, and Gates open at 2:00 pm.
(No coolers and no pets, please)

This promises to be one of the best weekends of Scottish Culture in Dunedin. Tickets will go fast, so book early to avoid disappointment.
All tickets include a day membership of the Scottish American Society of Dunedin as a supporter of Scottish Culture.
The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is a 501 C 3 Organization. All proceeds from these events will help support the Scottish Arts programs in Dunedin and the maintenance of the Scottish Cultural Center on Louden Avenue, which is also celebrating a birthday this year. The Cultural Center is 100 years old this year.
We look forward to seeing you at these events.
Slainte

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is celebrating its 40^th Anniversary since it was incorporated as a 501 C 3 organization. We are hosting a series of three special events in April to mark this terrific achievement. We are proud to bring back Skerryvore, one of the BEST LIVE CELTIC BANDS IN THE WORLD,
Skerryvore, from their humble beginnings on the Island of Tiree, are now one of the most successful Celtic bands touring today and one of the biggest bands to come out of Scotland.  We are enormously privileged to have them in Dunedin for three exclusive events in April.

April 7^{th  –} Tour of Scotland Whisky Tasting at the Scottish Cultural Center
Click Here for Tickets. Tickets are $60 for the Beer/Wine Option and $70 for Scotch Option: The show Starts at 7:00 pm.
April 8^{th –}  THE BIG EVENT – An Outdoor concert at Weaver Park featuring the Byrne Brothers, Isle of Skye Dancers, and the Suncoast United Pipes and Drums.
Click Here for Tickets: Standard Ticket $15; VIP Ticket $50 (Includes refreshments and reserved seating)  Event starts at 4:00 pm, and Gates open at 2:00 pm.
(No coolers and no pets, please)

This promises to be one of the best weekends of Scottish Culture in Dunedin. Tickets will go fast, so book early to avoid disappointment.
All tickets include a day membership of the Scottish American Society of Dunedin as a supporter of Scottish Culture.
The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is a 501 C 3 Organization, and all proceeds from these events will help support the Scottish Arts programs in Dunedin and the maintenance of the Scottish Cultural Center on Louden Avenue, which is also celebrating a birthday this year. The Cultural Center is 100 years old this year.
We look forward to seeing you at these events.
Slainte

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is celebrating its 40^th Anniversary since it was incorporated as a 501 C 3 organization. We are hosting a series of three special events in April to mark this terrific achievement. We are proud to bring back Skerryvore, one of the BEST LIVE CELTIC BANDS IN THE WORLD,
Skerryvore, from their humble beginnings on the Island of Tiree, are now one of the most successful Celtic bands touring today and one of the biggest bands to come out of Scotland.  We are enormously privileged to have them in Dunedin for three exclusive events in April.

April 6th – Tartan Day, an intimate concert at the Scottish Cultural Center
Click Here for Tickets.  TICKETS are $40. The show starts at 7:30 pm
April 7^{th  –} Tour of Scotland Whisky Tasting at the Scottish Cultural Center
Click Here for Tickets. Tickets are $60 for the Beer/Wine Option and $70 for Scotch Option: The show Starts at 7:00 pm
April 8^{th –}  THE BIG EVENT – An Outdoor concert at Weaver Park featuring the Byrne Brothers, Isle of Skye Dancers, and the Suncoast United Pipes and Drums.
Click Here for Tickets: Standard Ticket $15; VIP Ticket $50 (Includes refreshments and reserved seating)  Event starts at 4:00 pm, and Gates open at 2:00 pm.
(No coolers and no pets, please)

This promises to be one of the best weekends of Scottish Culture in Dunedin. Tickets will go fast, so book early to avoid disappointment.
All tickets include a day membership of the Scottish American Society of Dunedin as a supporter of Scottish Culture.
The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is a 501 C 3 Organization, and all proceeds from these events will help support the Scottish Arts programs in Dunedin and the maintenance of the Scottish Cultural Center on Louden Avenue, which is also celebrating a birthday this year. The Cultural Center is 100 years old this year.
We look forward to seeing you at these events.
Slainte

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is very proud to welcome the Steel City Rovers for the first time to the Scottish Cultural Center. The Steel City Rovers perform dynamic and expressive music, a unique composite of traditional Celtic music and North American styles, including bluegrass, folk, and roots. Their original works touch on issues of love, loss, celebration, and heritage, and they also breathe life into newly-discovered instrumental melodies from as far back as centuries ago.  The Rovers stand out for their powerful, emotive vocals and engaging entertainment.
We have received several endorsements of this band from people like Tommy Byrne of the Byrne Brothers and Colin Farrell of Off Kilter-  “A fantastic band who are wonderful ambassadors of traditional and modern Celtic Music.”

​Purchase Tickets Online:

$25

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“The music may be pure old-time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight-ahead rock and roll.”        – Winnipeg Free Press.

“An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new.”    – New York Times

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town’s historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers have made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms.  As one of the world’s premier traditional Celtic bands, their diverse repertoire spans centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland.

They have recently been joined by an exciting piper and fiddle player Iain MacGillivray, Scotland’s youngest Clan leader. Iain, a fluent Gaelic speaker, has worked on exciting productions like Outlander and Men in Kilts and has performed for a huge list of stars and dignitaries in recent years. As the band celebrates the nomination of their 18th recording, Òrach (“Golden” in Gaelic), as album of the year and themselves as a band of the year, they are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage.

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Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan first found themselves onstage together at the 2014 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City. Rose’s band Burning Bridget Cleary was scheduled to perform, but inclement weather prevented two of her bandmates from flying. Desperate to salvage the showcase, Rose approached Brian, who she knew fronted the Canadian Celtic rock band Enters the Haggis. She thrust a guitar into Brian’s hands, pulled him onstage, and the two just clicked. Four years and hundreds of shows later, the duo was booked to play a closing slot at a Colorado festival, so they hired a bass player and drummer to fill out their sound. By the oddest of coincidences, their hired bandmates’ flights were canceled the day of the show. A frantic Facebook post introduced Brian and Rose to local musician Caroline Browning, who joined them on bass for the weekend. Once again, the chemistry was undeniable, and House of Hamill became a trio. Today, Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US, and they have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Their version of “Pound a Week Rise” rose to #1 on the US Folk DJ charts, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook, where it was shared over 400,000 times. Their latest release, “Folk Hero,” captures perfectly the frenetic energy and eclecticism of their always engaging live show. A lively collection of original instrumentals reimagined folk ballads and new songs that showcase the trio’s versatility, “Folk Hero” is the third House of Hamill album to be funded entirely by their fans.   Whether ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.

​Purchase Tickets Online:

Click Here