We’d be all for child labor if every case were like Rachael Davis’s. Her musical parents had her performing on stage with them since she was two. A tender twenty years later, Rachael has seen more stages than most octagenarians. Her repertoire includes jazz, folk, blues, and pop songs, but she is increasingly known for her own compositions and her stunning voice. Matt Smith (of Club Passim/Folk Web) says of Rachael’s first album: “[‘Minor League Deities’] covers a nice range from contemporary singer/songwriter, to a capella, blues and jazz . . . not to mention a great banjo tune! To top it all off, there’s Rachael’s voice. . . She’s got an incredibly powerful voice, but doesn’t feel the need to knock you down with it on every track. There’s a great nuance and tension when she holds back just enough to keep you on the edge of your seat. All in all — a five-star record!”

On the same stage we will have Séamus Connolly, one of the most respected master Irish musicians of all time. Born in Country Clare, Ireland, Connolly is currently Director of The Boston College Irish Studies Music, Song and Dance Program. Séamus has won the Irish National Fiddle Championship ten times. (Let’s say that again: ten times.) He’s had the honor of representing Ireland on three “Masters of the Folk Violin” tours organized by the National Council for the Traditional Arts. Connolly has performed at most major festivals in the United States, including the National Folk Festival, Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Wolf Trap Irish Folk Festival and American Roots Fourth of July Celebration. He also performed on the “Folk Masters” radio series, which was broadcast nationwide on National Public Radio. He has many recordings, both solo and with accompanists of legendary stature in Irish music. As a performer, teacher and lecturer, he has taught and performed all over the world and has received numerous awards and grants for his artistry and role in the propagation of traditional music.

You don’t want to miss this evening of music!