Patsy O’Brien & Dick Hensold

press release: A special Father’s Day concert of traditional Celtic music will be presented at Folklore Village on Sunday, June 16, at 7:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm.

The concert will feature traditional and historical tunes from Cape Breton Island, Scotland, Ireland and Northumberland, with a good measure of original music in the traditional style.  Besides a broad spectrum of Celtic music, this program also features an impressive range of expression, from the jaunty and humorous to the soulful, led by Patsy’s warm and multi-colored baritone voice, Dick’s variety of pipes and whistles, and the nimble instrumental virtuosity of both musicians.  (Please note that NONE of the various bagpipes used in this concert are very loud.)

The leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America, for the past 20 years Dick Hensold has performed and taught in England, Scotland, Japan, Canada, and across the United States. Award-winning artist Patsy O’Brien hosts guitar workshops all over the country and collaborates with many giants of the Celtic/World music scene.

General admission tickets are $15.00, and can be purchased in advance by calling (608) 924-4000, or through Brown Paper Tickets at https://hensoldatfv.bpt.me .

The concert is supported in part by the Wisconsin Arts Board, and by WORT 89.9 FM.

Folklore Village is located between Ridgeway and Dodgeville. More information is available at www.folklorevillage.org or by calling (608) 924-4000.