Performance dates for all groups can be found on the Gigs page.

HAWP

A swirling reverie of flute, whistles, fiddles, guitar, bouzouki, bodhran, Irish dance & Scots & Irish song, HAWP combines ancient traditions with modern musical approaches to create a sound truly representative of Celtic culture in the 21st century. Equally at home on rollicking festival stages or intimate house concerts, HAWPhas been steadily garnering acclaim for outstanding musicianship, creativity and charisma and presents an energetic combination of both theatre production and concert performance. Personnel include Andy Webster (guitar, bouzouki, vocals), Anne Lederman (fiddle), Jason Pfeiffer (flute, whistles, bodhran), and Niamh Webster (piano, vocals, dance).

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"...the finest display of musicianship I've ever heard....astounding!" (Jen Ford, www.blogto.com)

"...great music and great entertainment." (Caitlin Crockard, Producer, CBC Radio's "Fuse")

Sixpenny Money

Taking their stylistic cue from classic performers in the Irish tradition, Sixpenny Money is a dance band that aims to do what folk music at its best has always done: to bring enjoyment, entertainment and a sense of community to audience members, dancers and musicians alike.

The pairing of Jason Pfeiffer's flute & whistle work with and pianist Beth Beech form the core of Sixpenny Money's sound and together they lay a solid foundation for any ceili or contradance. The band often performs with special guests, adding fiddle, bodhran, voice, or accordion to create a refined and energetic performance.

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Drawing on diverse influences including classical voice, Scots and Persian devotional texts, Middle Eastern rhythms, jazz harmonies and traditional Celtic folk music, Gaedelica is a fresh, genre-crossing collaboration between Jason Pfeiffer and vocalist Karen MacLeod. Together they explore centuries-old musical styles and synthesize them into a unique new form.

The interplay of the three oldest instruments in human history - voice, percussion and flute - are at the core of Gaedelica's sound, and in their hands, these primal sounds offer a haunting, intimate glimpse into the achingly beautiful heart of human expression.

The Irish Heritage Ensemble

The Irish Hertiage Ensemble (IHE) offers high-quality, authentic Irish traditional music ideally suited to corporate and private functions. Members are seasoned professionals who combine decades of international performing and recording experience, a solid knowledge of event planning, and organizational/business sensitivity. Featuring Pat Simmonds (button accordion, guitar), Phil McMahon (mandolin, banjo), Jason Pfeiffer (flute, whistles).

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The Triskell Studio Presents: Nollaig! celebrates the music of many varied Celtic and folk traditions in the intimate atmosphere of a "kitchen party." Ireland, Scotland, Britanny, the Shetlands and Sweden are just some of the places their music is drawn from. A joyous salmagundi of the ancient, the obscure, the familiar and the contemporary is a recipe that delights audiences of all ages at their shows.

'Nollaig' is the Irish Gaelic word for Christmas, and it is in December that this group of busy professional musicians come together to do an annual tour of Ontario, playing winter-themed songs and instrumentals, poems and stories.

Together they warm up cold nights and let friends new and old enjoy the more initmate spirit of the season.

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Connection. Healing. Openness. Creativity. These are Daljegg.

With a combination of spiritual intention, spontaneity and musical artistry, David Rankine (mountain dulcimer, keyboards) and Jason Pfeiffer (mountain dulcimer, woodwinds, percussion, keyboards) invite you to share a different sort of musical experience. Open-space creativity is the vehicle and together we wander in a kaleidoscopic world of sonic mandalas and sacred soundscapes.

Daljegg's music-at once vibrant, peaceful and expansive-is specifically designed for meditation, yoga and sound healing events, interactive music workshops, and concert experiences. With a focus on bringing performer and participant together, David and Jason create a healing space in which you are a vital part of the creative process, and free to safely explore whatever arises.

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Past Projects

The Wexford Boys

A collaboration with multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Robert Flaherty, The Wexford Boys presented their own brand of contemporary Irish folk music in the Philadelphia area from 2000-2005.

What some have said about The Boys' 2003 release, Seems Like Only Yesterday…

“….fantastic…a revelation.” (Nicky Rossiter, Rambles Magazine)

“…a masterful presentation….authentic and energetically original.” (Bonnie Hart, WBZC 88.9 FM)

“A beautifully crafted blend…haunting, timeless music.” (C. Malynn)

Copies of Seems Like Only Yesterday… are available at any live performance.