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Celtic Crossings: An Evening of Celtic Music coming Saturday to Hovland

Feb 24, 2020 07:15AM ● By Editor

From Visit Cook County - February 23, 2020

Celtic Crossings: An Evening of Celtic music from Far and Wide, featuring TBay Trad, Frozen Britches, Jim McGowan, and North Country Fair.  At the Hovland Town Hall, Saturday, Feb. 29, 7:00-9:00pm. 

Free will offering to benefit Be the Change Foundation.  Refreshments provided.  Bring a friend…..and a plate of cookies to share!


North Country Fair

North Country Fair

Americana & roots music with a twist of Bluegrass, and some honest-to-goodness Blues on-the-side!


This ‘Girl Band’ delivers an engaging mix of traditional tunes, heartfelt originals and down-home mountain music. Rich harmonies, traditional instruments, and a deep love for one another, and for the music they share is evident in every song they sing.  North Country Fair is Brenda Benson (pedal steel guitar), Maria Nickolay (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Georgene Daubanton (vocals, percussion), Michele Miller (vocals,guitar, mandolin, fiddle)

Frozen Britches

Frozen Britches

Local duo Frozen Britches (Erik Hahn, flute and whistle; Tom van Cleve, fiddle) make delightful classic Celtic music.

Jim McGowan

Jim McGowan

Performing an engaging mix of acoustic folk, rock, roots & blues. Jim’s musical influences include John Prine, Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash, Jim Croce, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Doc Watson, and others. Prepare for a good time!

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