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Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade, an early review from Folk Roots magazine describing the band as an “Irish music dream team”. Having since performed over 2,000 shows across 36 countries, Lúnasa has won multiple awards and become one of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music. Collaborations with singers Natalie Merchant, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, and Tim O’Brien and high-profile concerts at The Hollywood Bowl, New York’s Carnegie Hall, Glastonbury Festival and Bercy Arena Paris helped broaden the band’s audience and cement it place at the forefront of contemporary Irish music.
Lúnasa’s current lineup consists of: Trevor Hutchinson, who achieved fame as the bassist with the The Waterboys: piper Cillian Vallely has played with Bruce Springsteen, Ruben Blades & Riverdance: Flute player Kevin Crawford, considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players, was a member of Moving Cloud : award-winning fiddler Sean Smyth, who performed with Donal Lunny’s legendary Coolfin and accordionist Alan Kelly: Guitarist Ed Boyd made a name for himself in the UK folkscene with bands such as Flook, Kate Rusby, and Cara Dillon.
The band are currently celebrating the release of their 10th album “Live in Kyoto”, an album of new material that was recorded in the legendary Taku Taku club in Kyoto, Japan in Dec 2023.
Coming to Vashon for the performance? Make it a weekend escape. Enjoy the show, then take time to explore the island’s art scene, scenic beaches, and local restaurants while staying at The Lodges on Vashon, located just minutes from the theater. Use discount code MUSIC20 to save on your stay.
