Normally we’d say: “Come to West Hartford Center to dance, sing, and enjoy some local music,” but because of the pandemic we invite you to view us online and dance from home! Our concert season runs from October to April.
The Jolly Beggars
Sunday, March 14, 2021
This concert can be viewed anytime on our YouTube channel HERE.
The Jolly Beggars bring the rich tradition of Celtic folk music and storytelling to modern-day audiences. Based out of Connecticut, their traditional songs and musical arrangements have exposed many to the joys of Celtic music. They tell traditional stories from Irish folklore and intersperse their musical arrangements with traditional reels and jigs. Characterized by their tight harmonies and use of guitars, mandolin, tin whistles, octave mandolin, mandola, tenor banjo, double bass, bodhran, spoons, and more, The Jolly Beggars have quickly built a solid following and continue to spread their music around the east coast.
Hiroya Tsukamoto
Sunday, April 25, 2021
This concert can be viewed anytime on our YouTube channel HERE.
Hiroya came to First Church in January 2016 as part of an American tour, and now he will be returning for a live streaming performance! Hiroya is from Kyoto, Japan, and currently living in New York City. He is a composer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter who studied at Berklee College of Music and has released three records as part of Interoceanico and three solo records.
The Boston Herald writes, “Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey,” and his music is, according to Jazz Review.com, “zealously recommended!” More information about Hiroya can be found at his website – https://hiroyatsukamoto.com.