John Doyle with Cathie Ryan~ An Irish Christmas

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Join us for an evening with John Doyle & Cathie Ryan for a holiday celebration Irish Christmas concert. 

John and Cathie have toured as a duo throughout Europe, are both members of The Irish Music Masters, are featured on the PBS’ television special The Soul of Christmas, and are long-time songwriting partners. Cathie and John’s songs are inspired by their love of traditional music, and two of those songs, Carrick-a-rede and Grace O’Malley, are now firmly in the Irish music repertoire.  

 An Irish Christmas will be woven through with song and stories from beloved carols, through favorite traditional tunes and airs, to newly composed songs for the season presented by two of Irish music’s most highly regarded performers.

​From a musical family in Dublin, John Doyle's influences include well known English folk singers Nic Jones, Martin Carthy, Richard Thompson, and The Watersons; Scottish singers Dick Gaughan and John Martin; and fellow Irishmen Paul Brady and Al O’Donnell as well as his father, Sean Doyle - probably the biggest influence of all. John went on the road as a pro at 16 with the group Chanting House which he formed with Susan McKeown and which eventually included such great players as Seamus Egan, Eileen Ivers, & Donogh Hennessy.  John went on to form the highly acclaimed super group, Solas, with Seamus Egan, John Williams, Karan Casey and Winifred Horan which took the folk and Celtic music worlds by storm, in no small part due to John’s powerhouse rhythmic guitar style and innovative arrangements. As a member of Solas, John performed to sold out audiences nationally and internationally as well as appearing on many national TV and radio programs: NBC’s The Today Show, various programs for National Public Radio and Public Radio International, A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, E-Town and World Cafe as part of that critically acclaimed group, he also received three NAIRD awards and a Grammy nomination for the band’s self-titled first recording.

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For over twenty-five years, including five solo albums, countless musical collaborations, and multiple awards, Cathie Ryan has been in the vanguard of Irish music. She is blessed with a voice of luminous clarity and a gift for unearthing gems from Irish and American song traditions, creating her own heart-stirring originals, and for showcasing writers whose work deserves wider recognition. Wrap this musical integrity into a consummate entertainer and it is no wonder the Wall Street Journal calls her music, “a revelation.” Cathie Ryan was also an original member and founder of the group, Cherish the Ladies.

​​​Music starts at 7:30 for two sets with a short intermission. Homemade refreshments will be available.​

Sliding scale admission

We absorb the ticket processing fees and all proceeds after expenses go to the musicians. Cuts in funding for the arts are being felt far and wide for the touring musicians that perform at Burnham Presents. 

While we try and keep admission sliding scale,  a generous rate is most appreciated. Thank you.

$20 general

$25 generous

$30 generous+

TICKETS HERE

Kids 12 and under $10- Pay at door.

Youth on laps are free.​​

*If the admission fee is a challenge- please contact us directly at burnhampresents@gmail.com or 802-349-3364 ~Everyone is Welcome.