Fivesparks

An Afternoon of Irish Music with Sarah Collins & Jonathan Vocke
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Sarah Collins and Jonathan Vocke bring a fresh take to Irish music, pairing traditional fiddle melodies with old time two-fingered banjo. Drawing inspiration from the Celtic traditions that Sarah grew up with in the Boston area and the old-time and folk scene that Jonathan calls home in Baltimore, the pair explores the space at the intersection of these musical styles. The music they create together is first and foremost about groove, and plays with the balance of lightness, sensitivity, and grounding. The program of music will include Irish, Scottish, and Old Time tunes and songs, featuring fiddle, guitar, and banjo.
Sarah grew up in Harvard, graduating from Bromfield in 2010, and is excited to return to town and share her music with family and friends.
All are welcome. Tickets ($20) will be sold at the door via cash, Venmo or Paypal.

Ensemble Eclectica Concert
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00
Ensemble Eclectica weaves together early music and jazz in a lively and light-hearted conversation of genres and styles, finding that these divergent musical traditions have much more in common than we might think. From Thelonious Monk on the theorbo (a large ancient lute) to gentle Jazz scatt improvisation on songs from the Renaissance, this innovative quartet (Peter Lehman, theorbo & seven- string guitar; Rick McGlaughlin, stand up bass; Fabio Pirozzolo, percussion; and Louise Grasmere, vocals) takes listeners on journey that spans centuries, sparks surprising musical connections, and creates a sound that is at once old, new, surprising and fun.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Sunday, March 22, 2026. 3:00pm-5:00pm, $20
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