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MAY 14, 2025, 6:30 PM SOUTHWEST RAMBLERS
Home Concert & Jam Session!
The Southwest Ramblers are a high-energy duo made up of one rambler from Ireland and one from the U.S., who bring fresh life to Irish traditional music.
Cost: Suggested donation is $15.
(All proceeds go to musicians.)
Reservations: Send an Email to erika@unm.edu to reserve your space. The ALMA Amphitheatre is located in the NE Heights of Albuquerque, near Supper Rock Park. The complete address will be sent once seats are reserved.
Next Monthly
Meeting and Program:
Friday, May 9, 2025
7 PM
at the Ramada Plaza
2020 Menaul NE
A Musical Performance by The Sandia Celtic Ensemble!
The Sandia Celtic Ensemble started four years ago and plays a wide array of Irish tunes at festivals, community centers, and assisted-living centers.
Bob Deaver plays the octave mandolin and leads the Wednesday Celtic Music Session at the Singing Arrow Community Center. He also plays the bodhrán and contributes vocals.
Rob Huffman, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, specializes in the Irish flute and leads the Not-So-Fast Irish Tune Session on Tuesday nights at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center. Among his many instruments is the distinctive hurdy-gurdy.
Mike Maulsby studied classical guitar at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and later worked as an audio engineer at Goodnight Dallas recording studios. He returned to Albuquerque in 2000, where he became an active and valued member of the local Celtic music community.
Stephanie Coxe has played fiddle since childhood. She is a regular participant in the renowned Portal Irish Music Week, further honing her craft and connecting with fellow traditional musicians.
Everyone is welcome!
Invite your friends and bring your family!
Coffee and Tea provided;
Cash bar adjacent at the Ramada.
Please bring a sweet or salty snack to share.
Need help with getting an Irish passport or have questions regarding travel in Ireland?
Visit the Consulate General of Ireland's site here.
The 37th Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival
May 3 & 4
at Balloon Fiesta Field
9 - 5:00 PM Sat.
9 - 4 PM Sun.
Stop by the IAS booth while you are there!
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