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Four Shillings Short In Concert!

Four Shillings Short are back in Phoenix! The Celtic/Folk/World music duo of Aodh Og OTuama from Cork, Ireland and Christy Martin from California, perform Traditional and Original music from the Celtic lands, Medieval & Renaissance Europe, India, and the Americas on a fantastic array of instruments (over 30!), including Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer, Mandolin, Mandola, Bouzouki, Recorders, Tinwhistles, Medieval and Renaissance Woodwinds, North Indian Sitar, Charango, Bowed Psaltery, Banjo, Native American Flutes, Bodhran, Guitar, Ukulele, Doumbek & Darbuka, Spoons, vocals and even a Krumhorn!

Touring in the US & Ireland since 1997, Four Shillings Short are independent folk-artists who perform over 100 concerts a year, have released 13 recordings and live as full time Troubadours traveling from town to town performing at music festivals, theatres & performing arts centers, folk societies, libraries, house concerts and schools.

Aodh Og OTuama grew up in a family of poets, musicians and writers. He received his degree in Music from University College Cork, Ireland and received a Fellowship from Stanford University in California in Medieval and Renaissance performance. He plays Tinwhistles, Medieval & Renaissance woodwinds, Recorders, Doumbek (from Morocco), bowed Psaltery, Spoons and sings both in English, Gaelic & French.

Christy Martin grew up in a family of musicians and dancers. From the age of 15, she studied North Indian Sitar for 10 years, studying with Tony Karasek (a student of master Sitarist Ravi Shankar) and Rahul Sariputra (a student of Allaudin Khan). She also plays Mandolin, Mandola, Bouzouki, Banjo, Guitar, Bodhran (Irish frame drum), Charango, bowed Psaltery, Ukulele and sings in English, Irish and Sanskrit.

WHAT FOLKS SAY ABOUT FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT
"Eclectic and unpredictable are apt descriptions of this beguiling duo. Their repertoire joins together traditional Celtic tunes, Indian ragas and American mountain music into an intoxicating mash. Through their many albums and constant touring, they've become known for thwarting listeners expectations and finding common ground in genres not often associated with one another." (Connect Savannah, Savannah GA)
"The delightfully surprising collection of songs and sounds this husband/wife act create, stretch the limits of Celtic and Folk music by stirring in generous amounts of Indian Ragas and Medieval flavorings via some of the tastiest sitar playing this side of Ravi Shankar." (Valpariso Times, IN)
"Their music is a global potpourri." (New Times, Miami FL)

COVID SAFETY PRACTICES: Fiddler's Dream is following safe practices for live events. We have limited seating so we encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance, as we will be having the concert in the regular Fidd's room, which has a capacity of thirty-two. Masking is required while in the room, and beverages will be available for your enjoyment outside (water, soda, coffee).

Support these amazing musicians, who we are fortunate to have in the Phoenix area right as we celebrate our 36th Anniversary! See you there, and please share with your friends!