2018 Schedule (2017 schedule)

(Note: Members of Tra Le Gael also play with Swiftcurrent and Second Wind. Click on the band name to see their website.)

(Irish jam) Wednesday, January 3rd, 6-8 pm: Backslope Brewing, 1107 9th St W, Columbia Falls

(Irish jam) Monday, January 8th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Swiftcurrent) January 26th-28th: Wintergreen 2018, 17th Annual Contra Dance Weekend, 807 North Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, January 18th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

(Swiftcurrent) Sunday, January 28th, 7 pm: Concert at Story Mansion, 811 South Willson Avenue, Bozeman.
- Advanced tickets: $13 / Tickets at the door: $16
- See Cactus Records for additional information.
- Note: Tickets purchased online have an additional convenience fee.
(Irish jam) Monday, January 29th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish jam) Wednesday, February 7th, 6-8 pm: Backslope Brewing, 1107 9th St W, Columbia Falls

(Irish jam) Monday, February 12th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, February 22nd, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

(Second Wind) Saturday, February 24th, 4 - 8 pm: Celtic Whiskey Warmup at Whistling Andy Distilling, 8541 Mt Highway 35, Bigfork. Event is a benefit for the Flathead Celtic Festival

(Irish jam) Monday, February 26th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Swiftcurrent) Saturday, March 3rd, 7 pm: The Hockaday's 50th Anniversary, Celebrate the HeART of our Community, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Continental Divide Room, 2 Fairway Drive, Whitefish
- Winter Fundraiser and Artists Give Back 2018 Orphan Art Sale
- Event runs from 7 pm - 10 pm
- Tickets: Members/$15, Non-members, $25
- Purchase tickets at the door or call the Museum in advance at 406.755.5268
(Irish jam) Wednesday, March 7th, 6-8 pm: Backslope Brewing, 1107 9th St W, Columbia Falls

(Irish jam) Monday, March 12th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, March 15th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

(Kalispell Irish Session) Saturday, March 17th, 11am-1pm: Kalispell Center Mall, 20 North Main Street, Kalispell

(Paddy O'Bear It) Saturday, March 17th, 5 pm: Great Northern Bar and Grill, 27 Central Ave, Whitefish

(Irish jam) Monday, March 26th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish jam) Wednesday, April 4th, 6-8 pm: Backslope Brewing, 1107 9th St W, Columbia Falls

(Second Wind) Saturday, April 7th, 11am-1 pm: Kalispell Center Mall, 20 North Main Street, Kalispell

(Irish jam) Monday, April 9th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, April 19th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

(Irish jam) Monday, April 23rd, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish jam) Wednesday, May 2nd, 6-8 pm: Backslope Brewing, 1107 9th St W, Columbia Falls

(Swiftcurrent) Saturday, May 5th, 6-8 pm: Contra Dance, Missoula Folklore Society, Union Hall, Missoula.
- Beginner/ Newcomer workshop at 7:30 p.m
- Dancing from 8:00 to 11:00 pm
- Caller will be Amy Letson
(Irish jam) Monday, May 7th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Paddy O'Bear It) Friday, May 11th, 5 pm: Whitefish Pottery 's annual party, Pottery Studio, 355 Twin Bridges Road, Whitefish

(Second Wind) Sunday, May 13th, 10 am: Mother's Day Brunch, Laughing Horse Lodge, 71284 Highway 83, Swan Lake

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, May 17th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

(Irish jam) Monday, May 21st, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

May 25th - May 28th: 47th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival, Seattle Center, Seattle
- (Palmer's Gate) Saturday, May 26th, 8:25 pm, Trad Stage: Palmer's Gate includes Barbara Calm, Jason Foy, percussionist Julie Bennett, fiddler Jesse Partridge. This event is part of the Celtic Showcase.
- (Tra Le Gael) Sunday, May 27th, 11:40 am: Trad Stage
(Irish jam) Monday, June 4th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Second Wind) Sunday, June 10th, 10 am-noon: Brunch, Laughing Horse Lodge, 71284 Highway 83, Swan Lake

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, June 14th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

(Second Wind with special guest percussionist Julie Bennett) Friday, June 15th, 5-8 pm: Railway Cafe at the Caboose, Great Northern Resort, 12127 Hwy 2 E, West Glacier

(Second Wind with special guest percussionist Julie Bennett) Saturday, June 16th, 6-8 pm: Laughing Horse Lodge, 71284 Highway 83, Swan Lake

(Second Wind with special guest percussionist Julie Bennett) Sunday, June 17th, 10 am-noon: Brunch, Laughing Horse Lodge, 71284 Highway 83, Swan Lake

(Second Wind with special guest percussionist Julie Bennett) Sunday, June 17th: Flathead Lake Cruise, Far West Boat Tour -- boarding at 6:30, sails at 7, Lakeside Marina, 14 miles south of Kalispell on US Hwy 93. See website for ticket information.

Tours last approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.
The cruise is handicap accessible
There are restrooms on board
No food or beverages are available to purchase, but feel free to bring your own picnic meal and beer or wine.

(Irish jam) Monday, June 18th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish jam) Monday, July 9th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Tra le Gael) Sunday, July 15th, 12 noon: Hockaday Arts in the Park, Depot Park, Kalispell

(Tra le Gael) Tuesday, July 17th, 5-7:30 pm: Whitefish Farmers Market, Central Avenue at Depot Park, Whitefish

(Irish Session in the garden) Saturday, July 21st, 6 pm: Laughing Horse Lodge, 71284 Highway 83, Swan Lake

(Irish jam) Monday, July 23rd, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Tra le Gael) Tuesday, July 24th, 7-9 pm: Picnic in the Park, Kalispell Depot Park, Kalispell

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, July 26th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

(Tra le Gael) Sunday, August 5th: Flathead Lake Cruise, Far West Boat Tour -- boarding at 6:30, sails at 7, Lakeside Marina, 14 miles south of Kalispell on US Hwy 93. See website for ticket information.

Tours last approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.
The cruise is handicap accessible
There are restrooms on board
No food or beverages are available to purchase, but feel free to bring your own picnic meal and beer or wine.

(Irish jam) Monday, August 6th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, August 16th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

(Irish jam) Monday, August 20th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish Session in the garden) Saturday, August 25th, 6 pm: Laughing Horse Lodge garden, 71284 Highway 83, Swan Lake

(Irish jam) Monday, September 10th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, Sept 13th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

Friday & Saturday, September 15th-16th: Flathead Celtic Festival at Herron Park on Foys Lake Road SW of Kalispell. Check website for updated details as they become available.

(Irish jam) Monday, September 24th, 6-8 pm: Desoto Grill, 227 1st Street West, Kalispell

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, Oct 18th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

Saturday & Sunday, November 10-11th: The Spokane Folklore Society's 23rd Annual Fall Folk Festival at The Lair, Spokane Community College.

Event address: 1810 N. Greene St. Spokane, WA
Free admission and parking
Check the website for updated details as they become available.

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, Nov 15th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell

(Irish jam- open, everyone welcome) Thursday, Dec 20th, 6-8 pm: Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main Street, Kalispell