Performance
3:00pm, Saturday Afternoon, August 17, 2024
ALSO Irish Fiddle Workshop with Athena (see below)
Athena Tergis and Christy Leahy
Playful, virtuosic and moving, Acclaimed Irish traditional musicians.
“This virtuosic duo weaves energy and spontaneity into joyful dance music,
haunting melodies and soulful songs.”
Athena Tergis 5-string fiddle
Born in Manhattan and raised in San Francisco, Athena won the Jr. National Scottish fiddle champions 3 years in a row before moving to Ireland, immersing herself in the music for 3 years. There she joined The Sharon Shannon Band before moving to NYC to star in Riverdance on Broadway. She toured with Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band and others before joining The Green Fields of America, collaborating with founder Mick Moloney for over 20 years.
Athena has performed as a soloist with the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestre National de Bretagne and her compositions have been performed in Asia, Europe and the USA. Her solo CD: A Letter Home has been well-received on both sides of the Atlantic. www.athena.cd
Christy Leahy – accordion & vocals
Christy Leahy was born into a musical family in County Cork and learned his music playing at sessions and for set dancers locally. For many years he toured with the acclaimed traditional ensemble North Cregg releasing four albums and playing at many of the major folk festivals across Ireland, the UK, Europe and the USA. His energetic and rhythmic style of button accordion playing reflects the vibrant music of his home county and is recognized as one the instrument’s leading exponents. He released a duet recording with pianist Caoimhin Vallely in 2010 to wide acclaim.
Irish Fiddle Workshop will be held at 12 noon
Athena will lead this workshop before the concert.
12:00 Noon
Reservations are required. Your entire contribution goes to the artists. This performance will be held indoors, and space is limited. You may arrive at 2:30pm for the concert, music starts at 3:00pm. Call 530/492-5424 or email info@AuburnHouseConcerts.org for reservations and directions.
