Rakish to play St. Patrick’s Day concert

The Princeton Folk Music Society celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with an 8 p.m. March 17 concert by Rakish, a duo comprising violinist Maura Shawn Scanlin and guitarist Conor Hearn.

Rakish explores tunes and songs from Irish and American folk traditions. The name “Rakish” is derived from the traditional fiddle tune “Rakish Paddy.”

Scanlin is a two-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a winner of the Glenfiddich Fiddle Competition. Hearn is well known in the Irish music communities of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Boston. This show will also be live-streamed on the Society’s YouTube channel.

The concert will take place at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, N.J. Admission at the door is: $25 ($20 members, $10 students, $5 children). There is ample free parking. Masks and proof of vaccination are required for entry. For information, visit princetonfolk.org

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