The Chieftains
The Chieftains
The Chieftains didn’t single handedly catapult traditional Irish music onto the international scene, but the iconic band has certainly been the most visible and influential force spreading Celtic culture around the world. Still led by uilleann pipe master Paddy Moloney, the quartet is celebrating 50 years of the soaring melodies and stomping rhythms that define this global phenomenon. With six Grammy Awards, 18 nominations and more than three dozen albums to the band’s credit, the Chieftains have performed and recorded with a confounding array of artists including Luciano Pavarotti, the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Natalie Merchant, Willie Nelson, Sting, Rosanne Cash, Ziggy Marley, Lyle Lovett and Madonna. The group’s new release, Voice of Ages, was produced by music legend T Bone Burnett and features collaborations with a stellar lineup of indie rock artists including The Decemberists, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Low Anthem and Punch Brothers. For this special evening, the Celtic music giants are joined by traditional Irish stepdancing masters Jon Pilatzke, Nathan Pilatzke and Cara Butler as well as renowned Scottish vocalist Alyth McCormack and acclaimed Mexican folk ensemble Los Cenzontles. Join the Chieftains for their golden anniversary — it will surely be one to remember.
Artist Personnel
Paddy Moloney
tin whistle, uilleann pipes
Matt Molloy flute
Jeff White vocals, guitar
Kevin Conneff vocals, bodhrán
SPECIAL GUESTS
Alyth McCormack vocals
Triona Marshall harp
Deanie Richardson fiddle
Jon Pilatzke fiddle, stepdance
Nathan Pilatzke stepdance
Cara Butler stepdance
Los Cenzontles
Fabiola Trujillo vocals
Lucina Rodriguez vocals
Hugo Arroyo vocals
Eugene Rodriguez guitar
Emiliano Rodriguez bass, accordion
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Davies Symphony Hall
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, which opened in September 1980, is the home of the San Francisco Symphony. Its modern lines echo the architectural style of the other buildings of the Performing Arts Center in an exciting and unique form.
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Performing Arts Garage, 360 Grove Street (between Franklin & Gough). Opera Plaza Garage (on Golden Gate Ave between Van Ness and Franklin), Civic Center Plaza Garage (on McAllister between Polk and Larkin)Public Transportation
MUNI bus - 21 Hayes, 5 Fulton, 47 Van Ness, 49 Van Ness-Mission; MUNI Metro - Van Ness Station; BART - Civic Center StationAccessibility
Wheelchair accessible, listening devices available> Ticket Policies
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Listen
- The Chieftains (with Carlos Núñez)
"Lundu"
- The Chieftains (w/ Punch Brothers)
"The Frost is All Over"
- The Chieftains
"La Golondrina"
Watch
The Chieftains - "Dublin In Reels"
The Chieftains & Van Morrison -
"Star of the County Down"
