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Pat Chessell

Vancouver,

Community Focus: Canadian, Northern European
Geographic Region: Canada
Canadian, Irish

Pat Chessell was born in Vancouver, British Columbia – not the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of Celtic folk musicians. His first public appearance was with his family friend, the late Danny Burns in Vancouver’s now defunct Culpepper’s Pub, a venue which became well known for hosting some of the best Celtic music in town.

Pinniped

Seattle,

Community Focus: Canadian, Northern European
Geographic Region: Seattle Area
Canadian, Irish

Puget-Sound based Pinniped plays tunes flowing from the Celtic tradition, with old and new pieces from Ireland, Quebec, and even farther afield.

Piping Duo

Tacoma,

Community Focus: Northern European
Geographic Region: South Puget Sound
Irish, Scottish

Seamus and Suzanne are a married couple who, since 1991, have played for weddings, banquets, school ceremonies and programs, memorial services, community festivals and other events ~ and have consistently endeavored to make their music and decorum appropriate to each occasion.

Rowan Fae Irish Dance

Renton,

Community Focus: Northern European
Geographic Region: Seattle Area
Irish

Rowan Fae Irish Dance offers classes to people of all ages and abilities in Renton, Washington.

SeaStar

Seattle,

Community Focus: Northern European
Geographic Region: Seattle Area
Irish

Fae Wiedenhoeft and her Seattle based band. Passionate, Folky, Celtic-y Music since 2007.

Seattle Gaels Gaelic Athletic Association

Seattle,

Community Focus: Northern European
Geographic Region: Seattle Area
Irish

The Seattle Gaels, a program of the Irish Heritage Club of Seattle, endeavors to promote the Irish Sports of Gaelic Football, Hurling, and Camogie to Men, Women and Youth in the pacific northwest.