In concert or festival, in pub or club, in colleges or high schools, Seamus Kennedy has the repertoire and the ability to make folks forget their cares for a while, to relax and enjoy themselves. He encourages the crowd to sing along to silly lyrics and daft ditties or act out the choruses of children's songs. When he plays a lively Irish jig or a reel, Seamus will often coax someone to jump up and dance to the music of his guitar or bodhrán - to the delight - and often amazement - of their friends. His audience participation songs and tongue-twisters have amused the ablest of participants and the nimblest of tongues.

Seamus Kennedy

Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 22 years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area based act release twelve critically acclaimed CDs and play more than 2,000 gigs. It's also enjoyed an evolving line-up that's enabled its musicianship and creativity to rise with each new member-something highlighted by the group's current roster.

Hailing from Oslo, Norway, founding member and lead singer/electric mandolinist, Lief Sorbye, is recognized as a driving force in the modern folk-rock movement. Fiddler Michael Mullen, a favorite with the fans, is the original fiddler for the group. Bassist Damien Gonzalez, a native Californian, is also an accomplished drummer and didgeridoo player who may occasionally breathe fire. Native of Devon, England, and a former member of the UK's folk-rock band Equation, guitarist James Crocker combines a deep-rooted British folk sensibility with a life-long rock experience. Cuban-born drummer Adolfo Lazo, an original Tempest member, colors the band's sound with inventive percussion.

Tempest

1916 is a combination of musicians from various bands and genres who came together at the end of 2006. Robbie Byrne, Walter Baldwin and Dougie who played with a group called 'Loveday,' were the first members of the band. After the first rehearsal with bagpipes, bass guitar and drums, it was obvious that they had struck a chord with their various musical styles and had developed their own sound. Guy, on keyboards joined, and then Richard joined and his style of playing enchaned the band. Their style is something between folk rock and Celtic and is electrifying to say the least. Robbie calls their music a "progression of new ideas - a Celtic Evolutionary sound."

1916

Amy Krupski, Harpist Through-out her twenty-five years as a performing artist, Amy has played in concerts as a solo harpist and in ensembles with other instrumentalists, singers and storytellers. She is most proud of the large following of patrons who attended her annual Celtic Christmas concerts, a well-loved tradition on the Monterey Peninsula, between 1986 and 2006 and the Best Performing Artist award presented in her home town by the Pacific Grove Arts Commission in 2001. This year Amy will be joined by vocalist Shannon Miller.

Amy Krupski

Allison Barnes Academy of Irish Dance offers traditional Irish dancing to children and adults. Classes offer instruction in solo and team dancing for competition, as well as instruction for performance dancing.

Allison Barnes Academy of Irish Dance

St. Andrews Noble Order of Royal Scots is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to educating the public on the history, customs, dress and culture of Scotland in the year 1562 during the Queen’s Progress throughout Scotland. Our many dedicated volunteers strive to entertain and educate through the medium of living history.

St. Andrews Guild

Shinty prounounced "camanachd" in Scots Gaelic, is a stick and ball game thought to be a direct ancestor of Golf and Ice Hockey and a cousin to Field Hockey and Irish Hurling. Historical evidence points to almost 2000 years of shinty in the Highlands of Scotland, and tales have the mythic heroes Cuchullin and Fionn MacCumhaill playing this most Gaelic of pastimes long before that. Traditionally part of New Year's celebrations throughout the Highlands, shinty is older than kilts by far. Today more than a hundred teams play the sport, from primary school through to Premier League.

Shinty

Clan Galbraith is an entertainment troupe that portrays 16th century (or earlier) Scottish Highland Mercenaries. Our members come from all walks of life and backgrounds, but in each other have found a true family. We are hobbyists who enjoy sharing a little history through our interactions and entertainment of the public at Celtic Festivals, Renaissance Faires and Scottish Games.

Clan Galbraith

Monterey Bay Scottish Terrier Social Club - Come meet and learn about our beloved Scottish Terriers. Many dogs on display, barking and carrying on, and walking about the festival.