Fresh off their Canadian Folk Music Award win for best New Artist, the high-energy, mod-trad, female-fronted folk-Celtic crew Maggie’s Wake are excited to bring a brand new Holiday show full of Christmas classics and original favorites. Join them for their Holiday EP Release concert that will surely get YOU in the Spirit of the Season with songs, tunes and a whole lot of holiday cheer!
This isn’t your typical folk or holiday concert—it’s a genre-defying journey that weaves classic country twang, Celtic jigs and reels, Cajun twin fiddles, and reggae rhythms into a sound that’s as fresh as it is timeless. As Texas legend Dale Watson says, “You can’t grow if you rip your roots out of the ground,” and Maggie’s Wake proves it—honoring tradition while blazing a bold new trail in roots music.
The band is led by Tara Dunphy (award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist) and Lindsay Schindler (acclaimed violinist/fiddler, songwriter, and composer), and backed by the powerhouse rhythm section of Andrew Kosty on bass and Kenneth Palmer on guitar—creating a sound that’s bold, original, and impossible to pin down. Their 100% original music, penned by Dunphy and Schindler, pulses with raw energy and soulful melodies, earning them accolades across North America.
The historic Byrdcliffe Theater provides the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary evening. Nestled amidst the majestic surroundings of the Byrdcliffe Art Colony, the theater exudes an ambiance that transports you to a bygone era.