Ringrose & Freeman and Friends: An Afternoon of Irish Music

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this unique Celtic duo of fiddler Jeanne Freeman, whose playing has been described as “effortlessly virtuosic” — and singer/guitarist Dan Ringrose, whose voice has been called “stunning.” Together, they bring a lively freshness to traditional and original tunes and songs, along with stories, poetry, and humor. Both are on the faculty of the Connecticut Academy of Irish Music, they have been featured on Connecticut Public Television, other television and radio programs, at the Greater Hartford Irish Festival, and in many other venues.   Ringrose & Freeman have invited some of their musician friends to play with them at this concert.

Dan Ringrose was reared on Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem music and began singing their songs by the age of three.  With his rich and powerful baritone voice, a mischievous sense of humor, and a comfortable command of the stage, Dan has entertained crowds in festivals, fairs, and concert halls for 30 years.  Along with numerous radio and television appearances, he has performed with some of the most notable names in Celtic music, including Tommy Makem, fiddler P.V. O’Donnell, The Clancy Brothers, John Whelan, and others.  He teaches singing at the Connecticut Academy of Irish Music and has a number of solo recordings.

Jeanne Freeman studied with the late Donegal fiddler P.V. O’Donnell, with whom she played for many years, and in 2013 she founded the Connecticut Academy of Irish Music, where she teaches fiddle and serves as Director.  Jeanne was the Irish fiddle soloist with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra at the Bushnell Theatre in 2012, has been featured at the Greater Hartford Irish Festival, and has appeared in many other venues.  She hosts a lively weekly traditional Irish music session in downtown Hartford, and in 2014, released her solo debut CD, “The Fiddler You Are.”
The concert starts at 2:00 but the doors will open at 1:30.