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Join the Irish American Heritage Museum this September 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM for a fantastic, energetic evening of tunes from Seamus Noonan, Ellie Egan and Richard Hearn - three Irish traditional virtuosos - as the Irish American Heritage Museum kicks off it's 2026-2027 Trad / Folk Performance Series season! This event is fresh after IAHM's Flanagan Theater being nominated for the 2026 Thomas Edison Music and Hall of Fame's "Best Alternative Venue" award! If you haven't been here for the remarkable, intimate performances at IAHM - now is the time!!
Seamus Noonan (flute/concertina) is an accomplished Irish traditional flute and concertina player from the Boston area. Seamus learned his music from his father, Jimmy Noonan. Seamus' dedication to Irish music has earned him recognition at the highest levels, including his being named a finalist in the 2024 Seán Ó' Riada competition, and his placing at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann senior flute competition. Seamus skills reflect the heavy influences by Irish greatest flute players, including Seamus Tansey, John McKenna, and Eddie Moloney.
Ellie Egan (fiddle) is a brilliant fiddle player from Belclare, County Galway, whose music is deeply rooted in the East Galway tradition. Ellie's playing is strongly influenced by renowned musicians which include Aggie Whyte and the Ballinakill Traditional Dance players. Ellie holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Music from University College Cork. In recognition of her academic achievements, Ellie was awarded in 2023 the Mary V. Harte Memorial Prize. Most recently, Ellie received a Creative Individuals Grant from the Mass Cultural Council (2026).
Richard Hearn (trichordo bouzouki/guitar) is a renowned accompanist based in Baltimore, Maryland. Richard got his start with Irish traditional music while living in Europe, and toured internationally with several Irish and Scottish music projects before returning to the United States. Richard regularly tours with his trio, the East Coasters, who have performed to a sold-out house at the IAHM's Flanagan Theater in 2025. Richard has toured and performed as an accompanist on the trichordo bouzouki and guitar with several internationally acclaimed musicians, including Billy and Sean McComiskey, Steph Geremia, Sarah Collins, and Kate Knudsvig. Most recently, Richard brilliantly accompanied some of the world's best tenor banjo performers at the 2026 Catskills Irish Arts Week special tribute concert honoring Michael J. Flanagan and the Famouse Flanagan Brothers.
IAHM is grateful to sponsors of this event: Metroland Now, Common Roots Brewing Company, ParkAlbany, and Michael Flanagan Irish Music Heritage, Inc.
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