Presenting two Celtic Bands: Gaelic Muses and Celtic Moon: A Music Evolution

Thanks to your tremendous support, the San Jose area is now brimming with even more Celtic live music!

Gaelic Muses​
The talented trio of Alison Kline, Michael Mullen, and Lynda MacNeil brings both passion and skill to every performance, infusing traditional and modern Celtic music with new vitality.

• Michael Mullen dazzles with expert fiddle playing, captivating original compositions, and rich vocal harmonies.
• Alison Kline enchants audiences with an impressive collection of at least 10 recorders (ranging in size and pitch), plus whistles, additional fiddle, and supporting vocals.
• Lynda MacNeil adds another dimension, blending expressive vocals with piano, guitar, harp, melodica, and sophisticated arrangements.

Together, Gaelic Muses create a concert experience full of energy, artistry, and unforgettable musical moments.

Upcoming Performances:

• Saturday, August 2: Gaelic Muses Duo (Michael Mullen & Lynda MacNeil) at the Celtic Tea Shoppe, 1:30–3:00PM, San Jose — celebrating Harry Potter’s Birthday and the Lunasa Festival. https://celticteashoppe.com/​
• Sunday, August 17: Gaelic Muses at the Art in the Park Festival in Martinez, Suzana Street Park 10 am-11 am. https://www.martinezarts.org/art-in-the-park.html​
• Sunday, September 14: Gaelic Muses at the Wheelhouse in Willow Glen, 4:30–7:30PM. https://wheelhousewg.com/​
• A refreshed Gaelic Muses website is coming soon thanks to one of our super-fans!!!!!
• Visit our Gaelic Muses Facebook page to connect https://www.facebook.com/GaelicMuses/

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Celtic Moon​
The duo of Barbary Grant and Verlene Schermer brings their own enchanting blend to venues across the Bay Area. Expect a lively mix of jigs, reels, jazz, blues, and world influences:

• Verlene performs with harp, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and nyckelharpa.
• Barbary, an accomplished harpist and multi-instrumentalist, adds even more depth with her vocals and musical expertise.

Enjoy both classic Celtic repertoire and original songs, highlighted by their signature vocal harmonies. Celtic Moon is available for private engagements and will debut at the Pleasanton Scottish Games on Sunday, August 31.

Longtime friends and collaborators, Verlene and Barbary previously performed as the Celtic/Jazz duo “Scotch & Soda” in the early 2000s and as part of the Scandinavian trio “Nykken” (2011–2015).

Stay connected for future show announcements:

• Follow Verlene’s music updates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerleneSchermerMusic​
• Join Verlene’s email list here: Verlene.

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Experience the evolving soundscape of Celtic music with these outstanding ensembles!

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The Celtic Tea Shoppe

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Gaelic Muses​
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Celtic Moon