At this point, Molly's Revenge is on hiatus until we find another piper or decide to let Molly go to her final rest. After 20 years with the band, piper David Brewer is moving on to new things, but our annual Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration will go forward as usual in December 2022 with John Weed, Stuart Mason and New World String Project. Please make sure you have signed up for newsletters from our other bands so we can see you in the future:

newworldstringproject.com 

stumblers.band 

thefirescottishband.com 

stuartmasonmusic.com

Until then--stay safe and Happy Saint Patrick's Day 2022! 

-- John Weed and Uncle Stu of Molly's Revenge

"Twenty years ago, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life: to pursue music as a full-time career. Founding Molly’s Revenge was one of the avenues that made this possible, and it has been a privilege to be a part of such a successful band for two decades. As a founding member of Molly’s Revenge, I have had the immense honor to tour across four continents, collaborate with incredible artists, and make lifelong friends.  

"Going forward, the time has come that I must say goodbye. I am bidding farewell to Molly’s Revenge, and this coming March tour will be my last series of performances with the band. 

"While I play and perform on many instruments, I am first and foremost a bagpiper and Scottish music has long been where I find the most musical joy. I will therefore continue to perform with my Scottish band, The Fire, and work as a solo piper. I will also continue to teach workshops and give lessons to private students. The future is bright and I look forward to seeing what other musical possibilities may be in store. I thank you for your patronage, and I hope you will continue to support me as an artist, in the quest to bring ever more joy to this world."

Sincerely, David Brewer 
_______ 

The End of an Era 

It's the end of an era for Molly's Revenge. But not the end of the band. 

At the end of March, bagpiper David Brewer will be leaving the band he founded 20 years ago on St. Patrick's Day. We are super sad to see him go -- but before he does, we're planning a big final blowout tour. Our 2020 Piper's Farewell Tour will be our biggest and best ever, with dancers at some of the shows. Please come out and help us celebrate the band's 20th anniversary. We hope to see you at one of the dates listed below!  

In these last 20 years, we took the music of our ancestors across the globe, from Shanghai to Glasgow. For us, it was a Golden Age of laughter and tears, and we will never forget these past years. But over time, the band has become more than the sum of her members. Indeed, we are just a small part of a community of like-minded folks who coalesced around the spirit of the music. Members have come and gone, babies have been born, new bands have formed... and one of the kids is already getting up on stage with us from time to time! The idea of Molly's Revenge that was created by David Brewer, Pete Haworth, George Grasso and Mark Boronkay back in 2000 will not be going away any time soon. 

We don't know exactly what will happen in the future, but Molly's Revenge will live on. Our Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration will continue. Right now we're listening to our fans and our venues, but one thing is for sure. No one can replace David Brewer! 

Fan Appreciation Sale 

We think this is a perfect time to show our appreciation to our fans with a big blowout sale on all CDs still in stock. If you're missing a title or two in your collection, this is your chance to complete your Mollys library. For all CDs at our live shows, the regular price for one CD will remain at $15. But if you buy two or more, all CDs will cost only $10! And if you purchase four CDs, you get one free... that's five for $40, or only $8 per CD. Don't miss this sale, only available at our live shows for now. 

We made an effort to book most of our favorite venues for this tour. We sincerely hope to see you at one of David's farewell shows! 

--David, John, and Stu 
  The Lads of Molly's Revenge

Fri Feb 21, 2020 - Auburn State Theater, Auburn CA 

Fri Feb. 28, 2020 - SLO House Concerts (2 shows) San Luis Obispo CA 

Sat Feb 29, 2020 - Mission Coffee, Fremont CA 

Sun March 1, 2020 - Angelica's, Redwood City CA 

March 6-7-8, 2020 - Sonora Celtic Faire, Sonora CA 

March 13-14, 2020 - Seven Feathers Casino, Canyonville OR 

Sun March 15, 2020 - St Marys Celtic Music Series, Pacific Grove CA 

Tues March 17, 2020 - Michaels on Main, Soquel CA 

Fri March 20, 2020 - Oak & Thorn Concerts, Fort Bragg CA 

Sat March 21, 2020 - Pistol River Concert Series, Pistol River OR 

Sun March 22, 2020 - Arcata CA, Details TBA 

Sat March 28, 2020 - Pacifica Performances, Pacifica CA

All year in 2020, Molly's Revenge will be celebrating our 20 Year Anniversary with more shows than ever! Check out these upcoming dates for our annual St. Patrick's Tour... and these are just the tip of the iceberg. Stay tuned for more dates and more high-octane Irish and Scottish tunes that are always trad to the bone!

Fri Feb 21, 2020 - Auburn State Theater, Auburn CA 

Fri Feb. 28, 2020 - SLO House Concerts (2 shows) San Luis Obispo CA 

Sat Feb 29, 2020 - Mission Coffee, Fremont CA 

Sun March 1, 2020 - Angelica's, Redwood City CA 

March 6-7-8, 2020 - Sonora Celtic Faire, Sonora CA 

March 13-14, 2020 - Seven Feathers Casino, Canyonville OR 

Sun March 15, 2020 - St Marys Celtic Music Series, Pacific Grove CA 

Tues March 17, 2020 - Michaels on Main, Soquel CA 

Fri March 20, 2020 - Oak & Thorn Concerts, Fort Bragg CA 

Sat March 21, 2020 - Pistol River Concert Series, Pistol River OR 

Sun March 22, 2020 - Arcata CA, Details TBA 

Sat March 28, 2020 - Pacifica Performances, Pacifica CA

Sat November 30: San Jose, CA 
Fri December 6: Sacramento, CA 
Sat December 7: Sutter Creek, CA 
Sun December 8: Santa Cruz, CA 
Thur December 12: Lincoln City, OR 
Fri December 13: Roseburg, OR 
Sat December 14: Corvallis, OR 
Sun December 15: Ridgefield, WA 
Wed, December 18: Los Osos, CA 
Thur December 19: Monterey, CA 
Fri December 20: Pasadena, CA 
Sat December 21: San Diego, CA 
Sun December 22: Tehachapi, CA 

Once again in 2019, Molly's Revenge with guest vocalist Amelia Hogan and Irish dancers will present Winterdance, an evening of music, song and dance associated with the festive season. The performance will include Christmas songs both old and new, all played with a Celtic twist, and something new for our regulars. 

The core of the Winterdance show is the dynamic Celtic trio called Molly's Revenge. The band recently released their 14th album titled The Lucky Set. This year they will be joined by guest vocalist Amelia Hogan, who sang with the show last year, along with the Murray Irish dancers from Portland and the Turco Irish Dancers from the Bay Area. As always, this 14th Annual Celtic Christmas Celebration will capture the traditional spirit of the season and warm the hearts of all who attend. 

Molly's Revenge is comprised of a trio of Californians who have dedicated their lives to Celtic music. David Brewer has been playing whistle, bodhran, and four types of bagpipes for over 20 years. He studied in Scotland at the Ceolas Music School in South Uist under the tutelage of some of the best pipers in the world. His authentic and unique style of playing has earned him the reputation of being one of the most accomplished pipers on the West Coast.   

John Weed is a classically-trained violinist who switched to playing Irish fiddle about 25 years ago. John lived in Ireland in 2000 and taught fiddle workshops at the Flowing Tide International Music School in Doonbeg, County Clare. He attended the Frankie Kennedy Winter School in Dunlewey, County Donegal where he has studied with Ciaran O'Maonaigh and Dermot Mcloughlin. In recent years his fiddling has grown to include American, Quebecois, and Swedish fiddle styles. 

Guitarist Stuart Mason has been collecting and performing traditional music for over 40 years. He has appeared on stage from Ireland to China performing Celtic, Nordic, old-time,  and his own compositions, which have won awards from the West Coast Songwriters Association. He also leads workshops and classes in traditional music techniques at music festivals and camps. 

Guest vocalist Amelia Hogan sings traditional, Irish, Scottish, British, American and contemporary folk music with lilting grace and subtle power. She transports you with a spell into another time and place, where the banshee wails and lovers embrace. From New York to Vancouver, and from San Francisco to Dublin, she brings haunting melodies, stirring passion, and evocative storytelling. In her words: 

"I was born in the state of California in the United States of America—known the world over as the land of Opportunity. By birth, I was fortunate enough to have been raised in a country of abundance and dreams. However, my story really begins with my ancestors in Ireland, Scotland and Britain more than a hundred years ago.  

"I'll sing the songs of their old ways, to remind you of where we come from. This is a story of hope, survival, and victory. Our Winterdance show reminds all of us of the light and laughter that can be found even in the darkest time of year."

Quotes

"You won't find a more energetic show around. They get the crowd on their feet. The audience has come back year after year and really enjoys them. We do too." -- Wayne Brask, Concert Organizer 

"Revered in California as one of its most energetic, exciting and innovative bands." --Shay Black, of the legendary Black family. 

"They bring to the music a vital and joyous creativity that excites even the hardest of hearts." --John Doyle, founding member of Solas. 

"The instruments are traditional... but the wild passion they exhibit is thoroughly modern." --Metro Santa Cruz (CA). 

"There is an engaging freshness and yet an impressive maturity in their playing." --Mick Moloney, National Heritage Award recipient.

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It's done! Our 14th full-length album was released to the world on June 1. Titled The Lucky Set, it includes authentic Celtic tunes, both new and traditional, from Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Britain, Cape Breton, America, and even Japan. With 13 albums already in the can, the band was able to fund The Lucky Set without any fan fundraising this time. As before, we continue our custom of mixing up rocking Scottish pipe sets with lively irish jigs and reels and beautiful slow pieces. As we did on Lift, we included a composition from English hurdy-gurdy guru Cliff Stapleton, but this time played on Highland bagpipes. Our first 7/8 tune is here as well, composed by Irish banjo star Damien O'Kane. Again we honored our musical heroes Gordon Duncan and Jerry Holland with rocking sets composed by these mighty players. And we found some new sources of inspiration as well: A brand new jig composed by our fiddler's son Tyler, Breton tunes from the repertoire of flautist John Skelton, and a new tune from the pen of our Japanese friend, Hirofumi Nakamura. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

July 7-12 - Mason & Weed at Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp 
July 15-19 - David Brewer at MAT Camp, Evanston, WY 
July 29-Aug 3 - Mason & Weed at Lark Camp, Mendocino CA 
Sept 27-29 - Molly's Revenge with Christa Burch at KVMR Celtic Festival, Grass Valley CA 
Oct 17-20 - Molly's Revenge at Galway Bay Celtic Feis, Ocean Shores, WA

We have wrapped up recording sessions for our 13th full-length album and the audio is now in Germany being mixed and mastered by our Bavarian specialist, Juergen Treys. We will be playing a limited number of CD release shows this summer. Check out our summer camps as well. We love sharing our music and jamming with our friends until the wee hours!

May 24-27 - Molly's Revenge at Redwood Music Camp, Boulder Creek CA
Thu May 30 - Album Release Show at Michaels on Main, Soquel CA 
Fri May 31 - Album Release Show at St James Church, Monterey CA 
Sat June 1 - Album Release Show at Red Barn Community Music Series, Los Osos CA
June 7-9 - Molly's Revenge at Utah Scottish Games, Salt Lake City
July 7-12 - Mason & Weed at Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp
July 15-19 - David Brewer at MAT Camp, Evanston, WY
July 29-Aug 3 - Mason & Weed at Lark Camp, Mendocino CA
Sept 27-29 - Molly's Revenge with Christa Burch at KVMR Celtic Festival, Grass Valley CA
Oct 17-20 - Molly's Revenge at Galway Bay Celtic Feis, Ocean Shores, WA

Molly's Revenge Announces Their 18th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Tour

March 1, 2019 
SLO House Concerts 
Two shows, Invitation only. 
https://slo-houseconcerts.com/ 

March 2, 2019 at 7 PM 
Fremont Coffee Roasting 
http://fremontcoffee.com/ 
http://www.braskhouseconcerts.com/ 

March 9, 2019 
Private Event

March 10, 2019  3 PM
St. Luke's Episcopal Church 
65500 Jolon Rd, Jolon, CA 93928 
$15-20 suggested donation 
Kids 14 and under free 
Contact blueoak3@gmail.com

March 16, 2019 7:30 PM 
Party for Paddy with Irish dancers 
Sunnyvale Theatre Evenings of Cultural Arts Series 
550 E Remington Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 
TIX: brownpapertickets.com
408-730-7350

Sun, Mar 17th 2019, 2:00PM  
Party for Paddy with Irish dancers 
St Mary's by the Sea Episcopal Church 
Pacific Grove 
https://www.celticsociety.org/ 

Sun, Mar 17th 2019 8:30 PM 
Party for Paddy with Irish dancers 
Flynns Cabaret, Felton, CA 
http://flynnscabaret.com/

Again in 2018, Molly's Revenge with special guest vocalists and Irish dancers will present Winterdance, an evening of music, song and dance associated with the festive season. The performance will include Christmas songs both old and new, all played with a Celtic twist, and something new for our regulars. 

The core of the Winterdance show is the dynamic Celtic trio called Molly's Revenge. This year they will be joined by guest vocalists Christa Burch and Amelia Hogan, along with Irish dancers.  As always, this 13th Annual Celtic Christmas Celebration will capture the traditional spirit of the season and warm the hearts of all who attend. 

About the Band 

Molly's Revenge is comprised of a trio of Californians who have dedicated their lives to Celtic music. David Brewer has been playing whistle, bodhran, and four types of bagpipes for over 20 years. He studied in Scotland at the Ceolas Music School in South Uist under the tutelage of some of the best pipers in the world. His authentic and unique style of playing has earned him the reputation of being one of the most accomplished pipers on the West Coast.  

John Weed is a classically-trained violinist who switched to playing Irish fiddle about 20 years ago. John lived in Ireland in 2000 and taught fiddle workshops at the Flowing Tide International Music School in Doonbeg, County Clare. He attended the Frankie Kennedy Winter School in Dunlewey, County Donegal where he has studied with Ciaran O'Maonaigh and Dermot Mcloughlin. In recent years his fiddling has grown to include American, Quebecois, and Swedish fiddle styles. 

Guitarist Stuart Mason has been collecting and performing traditional music for over 40 years. He has appeared on stage from Ireland to China performing Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and his own compositions, which have won awards from the West Coast Songwriters Association. He also leads workshops and classes in traditional music techniques at music festivals and camps.  

Guest vocalist Christa Burch possesses a singular voice: warm, supple, expressive, intimate, and instantly recognizable. Part of a vibrant new generation of American folk singers, Christa deftly marries intuitive musicianship and storytelling through song. To balance the gentle beauty of Christa's songs, the Irish dancers will bring a percussive, joyful, and colorful exuberance to the stage. 

Guest vocalist Amelia Hogan sings traditional Irish, Scottish, British, American and contemporary folk ballads with lilting grace and subtle power. She transports you with a spell into another time and place, where the banshee wails and lovers embrace. Haunting melodies, stirring passion, and evocative storytelling are what you’ll find with Amelia’s music. 
 

First two weekends will feature Christa Burch, and the last two (after 12/13) will feature Amelia Hogan. 

If you've ever seen the Winterdance show, you know how dynamic and compelling the songs of Christa Burch can be. We are looking forward to all this and more from our new vocalist this year. Amelia Hogan sings traditional, Irish, Scottish, British, American and contemporary folk music with lilting grace and subtle power. She transports you with a spell into another time and place, where the beansidhe (banshee) cries and lovers embrace. Haunting melodies, stirring passion, and evocative storytelling are what you’ll find with Amelia’s music. In her words: 

"I was born in the state of California in the United States of America—known the world over as The Land of Opportunity. By birth, I was fortunate enough to have been raised in a country of abundance and dreams. However, my story really begins with my ancestors in Ireland, Scotland and Britain more than a hundred years ago. Their languages and cultures were threatened by hardship and politics. They left their homes out of desperation—in search of a better future for themselves and their children. They left their families, their friends and all they knew in hopes of finding a better future in this new place. 

"With them they brought the stories, songs, dances and customs that might sustain them, body and mind, through long voyages, poverty, loneliness, lack of hope and the world they came to move through. In America, for many, there did not find much of the opportunity and possibility they had believed they would. They often found themselves in similar straits to the ones they’d left behind. 

"I’ll sing to you of the songs of their old ways, their new circumstances and to remind you of where we come from. This is an Irish-American story, and it’s all of ours. Who would speak their story now that they’re gone? It’s ours to tell so that no one forgets what our ancestors worked so hard to afford us. My third album, Transplants: From the Old World to the New, is a solo-directed but collaborative effort produced at El Mundo Bueno Studios. This album features the accompaniment of several leading instrumental talents including Ray Frank, ANANTA, Winter, Deirdre McCarthy, Paddy Keenan and Vince Wolf." 

What's up with Molly's Revenge?

While it's true that all three of us are now involved with exciting new musical projects, Molly's Revenge ain't going away. We will continue to play at all of our favorite festivals and venues throughout the year, and of course we will present our annual holiday tour in December and St. Patrick's tour in March. Best of all -- we have begun the process of planning a new album! 

That said, we do have some upcoming appearances of our OTHER bands to share with you as well, and here's a complete list. You can see all the juicy details on our respective websites. We hope to see you out and about as we burn up the road! --John, David, and Stu of Molly's Revenge 

It's Camp Time!
June 18-23: Teen Camp, Watsonville, CA (David and John) 
July 8-13: Fiddle Tunes Camp, Wallowa OR (John and Stu) 
July 27-Aug. 3: Lark Camp, Mendocino CA (John and Stu) 

The Fire (with David Brewer) 
Details: firescottishband.com 

April 28-29: Woodland, CA 
May 25-28: Boulder Creek, CA  (Redwood Music Camp) 
June 30: Palmer, AK 
July 4: Talkeetna, AK 
July 7: Homer, AK 
July 13-14: Payson, UT Summer 
July 22: Corvallis, OR 
July 28-29: Enumclaw, WA 
Aug 1-10: East Coast Tour 
Aug 17-19: Winston, OR 

New World String Project (with John Weed and Stuart Mason) 
Details: newworldstringproject.com 

July 20: Lincoln City OR 
July 21: Ridgefield WA 
July 22: Monroe OR 
Aug 12: Eugene, OR 
Aug 18: Anaheim, CA 
Aug 19: Thousand Oaks CA 
Aug 20: Bakersfield, CA 
Aug 22: Monte Vista CA 
Aug 24: San Diego, CA 
Aug 25: Pasadena, CA 
Aug 26: Santa Paula CA

Mason & Weed

Please visit stuartmasonmusic.com

What's up with Molly's Revenge? While it's true that all three of us are now involved with exciting new musical projects, Molly's Revenge sure ain't going away. We will continue to play at all of our favorite festivals and venues throughout the year, and of course we will present our annual holiday tour in December and St. Patrick's tour in March. Best of all--we have begun the process of planning a new album! 

That said, we do have some upcoming appearances of our OTHER bands to share with you as well, and here's a complete list. You can see all the juicy details on our respective websites. We hope to see you out and about as we burn up the road! --John, David, and Stu of Molly's Revenge

Molly's Revenge 
Details on SHOWS page.

May 25-28: Boulder Creek, CA (Redwood Music Camp) 
June 3: Cambria, CA 
June 8-9: Salt Lake City, UT 
June 18-23: Teen Camp, Watsonville, CA (David and John) 
July 8-13: Fiddle Tunes Camp, Wallowa OR (John and Stu) 
July 27-Aug. 3: Lark Camp, Mendocino CA (John and Stu) 

The Fire (with David Brewer)
Details: thefirescottishband.com 

April 28-29: Woodland, CA 
May 25-28: Boulder Creek, CA  (Redwood Music Camp) 
June 30: Palmer, AK 
July 4: Talkeetna, AK 
July 7: Homer, AK 
July 13-14: Payson, UT 
July 17: Pendleton, OR 
July 21: Portland, OR 
July 22: Corvallis, OR 
July 28-29: Enumclaw, WA 
Aug 1-10: East Coast Tour 
Aug 17-19: Winston, OR 

New World String Project (with John Weed and Stuart Mason)
Details: newworldstringproject.com 

May 5: Los Osos, CA 
May 6: Pacific Grove, CA 
May 7: Aptos, CA 
May 9: Santa Clara, CA 
May 10: San Francisco and Berkeley, CA 
May 11: Chico, CA 
May 12: Carson City, NV 
May 13: San Francisco 
July 20: Lincoln City OR 
July 21: Ridgefield WA 
July 22: Monroe OR 
Aug 12: Eugene, OR 
Aug 18: Anaheim, CA 
Aug 19: Thousand Oaks CA 
Aug 20: Bakersfield, CA 
Aug 22: Monte Vista CA 
Aug 24: San Diego, CA 
Aug 25: Pasadena, CA 
Aug 26: Santa Paula CA

For details, please visit our SHOWS page.

April 13: Grizzly Peak Winery, Ashland OR 
April 14: 2nd Saturday Community Concerts, Tualatin, OR 
April 15: Cedar House Concerts, Monroe, OR 

May 25-28: Redwood Music Camp, Boulder Creek CA 

June 3: Cambria Unplugged, Cambria CA 

June 8-9: Utah Scottish Games, Salt Lake City

Our other bands:

The Fire

New World String Project

To the three members of Celtic band Molly's Revenge, "March Madness" means something other than basketball playoffs. Indeed, for all players of traditional Irish music, the month of March means making hay while the sun shines, for March 17 is the date when Irish people all around the world love to celebrate the venerable Saint Patrick. And since they can't be everywhere on one day, Molly's Revenge will once again be crisscrossong the West Coast for much of the month. Hence the nickname of their annual tour: March Madness. 

The California-based folk combo will also celebrate their own longevity in March, as their first gig happened on a fateful St. Patrick's Day some 18 years ago. Piper David Brewer is the only original band member, but fiddler John Weed and guitarist Stuart Mason joined up after the first couple years. Front man David Brewer, also known as the "hyper piper," leads the charge with an authentic and unique style of playing that has earned him the reputation of being one of the most accomplished pipers on the West Coast.  

Complete tour schedule here: MARCH MADNESS TOUR

Molly's Revenge is a dynamic, acoustic Celtic band known for its unique and infectious enthusiasm. The classic combination of bagpipes, whistle, and fiddle, with a backdrop of guitar, mandola, and bodhran guarantees an enjoyable experience for all fans of Scottish and Irish music. Molly's Revenge has performed at many of the top folk festivals and performing arts events in the USA, and prestigious events in Scotland, Australia and China. Their arrangements of traditional Celtic jigs and reels bring these dance tunes up to date with a driving, hard-edged accent that always leaves audiences shouting for more. 

First off--our deepest thanks to all who came out in December to our annual Winterdance shows. With sold out venues and standing ovations, you warmed our hearts, and together we shook off the cold dampness of the dark season. Our fans are the BEST, and you are all part of our extended trad-music family. Happy New Year!

Looking forward, we hope to see you all again in 2018. In that regard, here is just a taste of some of the places we'll be appearing in the first part of 2018. Details will be added to our web calendar and emailed to our list as they solidify. Cheers!

San Luis Obispo, CA 
Fremont, CA 
Arcata, CA 
Pistol River, OR 
Pacifica, CA 
Pacific Grove, CA 
Felton, CA 
Sacramento, CA 
Chico, CA 
Ashland, OR 
Tualatin, OR 
Monroe, OR 
Salt Lake City, UT

Molly's Revenge and special guest vocalist Christa Burch with Irish dancers will present an evening of music, song and dance associated with the festive season. The performance will include Christmas songs both old and new, all played with a Celtic twist, and something new for our regulars.  

Molly's Revenge, whose lineup includes bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, guitar, mandola, and bodhran, have toured extensively in the USA as well as Australia, China and Scotland.  The band is known for its unique and infectious on-stage enthusiasm. Their arrangements of traditional jigs and reels bring these dance tunes up to date with a driving, hard-edged accent that always leaves audiences shouting for more.  

The California-based group has toured since 2000 as a multi-instrumental acoustic band, releasing twelve CDs along the way. In 2014, Molly's Revenge and Christa Burch recorded a collection of Celtic Christmas and winter-themed music at a remote windswept retreat in the redwoods of the Mendocino coast.​ This beautiful holiday album will be available at the shows.​  

Guest vocalist Christa Burch possesses a singular voice: warm, supple, expressive, intimate, and instantly recognizable. Part of a vibrant new generation of American folk singers, Christa deftly marries intuitive musicianship and storytelling through song. To balance the gentle beauty of Christa's songs, the Irish dancers will bring a percussive, joyful, and colorful exuberance to the stage.   
   
 As always, this 12th Annual Celtic Christmas Celebration will capture the traditional spirit of the season and warm the hearts of all who attend. 

As in the past, the three of us will be busy in 2017 with Molly's Revenge as well as our various other musical projects. Keep an eye on our SHOWS page and make sure you're signed up to receive our periodic email newsletters (on this page). This year we have festivals scheduled around the West, as well as music camps and tours to our favorite venues--and of course, our annual Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration in December with singer Christa Burch and Irish dancers. David will be out and about with his Scottish trio The Fire. John and Stu have tours booked with singer Colleen Raney, who recently returned home from a nationwide your with Irish-American supergroup Solas. John and Stu will be doing shows to support the release in May of their new duo album Across the Pond. For more info, please visit these websites:

• The Fire Scottish Band
• Mason & Weed: Across the Pond
• Story Road

Our annual celebration of Saint Patrick and Irish traditional music returns!

Fri, Mar 3 San Luis Obispo CA 
Sat, Mar 4 Fremont CA 
Fri, Mar 10 Roseville CA 
Sat, Mar 11 Chico CA 
Sun, Mar 12 Sonora CA 
Thu, Mar 16 San Luis Obispo, CA 
Fri, Mar 17 Felton CA 
Sat, Mar 18 Pacifica CA 
Sun, Mar 19 Pacific Grove, CA 

Details on our SHOWS CALENDAR.

PRESS RELEASE 

Who: Molly's Revenge with Christa Burch and Irish Dancers 
What: Winterdance: 11th Annual Celtic Christmas Celebration 
Where: California, Oregon, and Washington
When: DETAILS HERE

Molly's Revenge and special guest vocalist Christa Burch with Irish dancers will present an evening of music, song and dance associated with the festive season. The performance will include Christmas songs both old and new, all played with a Celtic twist, and something new for our regulars. 

Molly's Revenge, whose lineup includes bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, guitar, mandola, and bodhran, have toured extensively in the USA as well as Australia, China and Scotland.  The band is known for its unique and infectious on-stage enthusiasm. Their arrangements of traditional jigs and reels bring these dance tunes up to date with a driving, hard-edged accent that always leaves audiences shouting for more. 

The California-based group has toured since 2000 as a multi-instrumental acoustic band, releasing twelve CDs along the way. In 2014, Molly's Revenge and Christa Burch recorded a collection of Celtic Christmas and winter-themed music at a remote windswept retreat in the redwoods of the Mendocino coast.​ This beautiful holiday album will be available at the shows.​ 

Guest vocalist Christa Burch possesses a singular voice: warm, supple, expressive, intimate, and instantly recognizable. Part of a vibrant new generation of American folk singers, Christa deftly marries intuitive musicianship and storytelling through song. To balance the gentle beauty of Christa's songs, the Irish dancers will bring a percussive, joyful, and colorful exuberance to the stage.  
  
 As always, this 11th Annual Celtic Christmas Celebration will capture the traditional spirit of the season and warm the hearts of all who attend. 

Molly's Revenge 
theband@mollysrevenge.com 
http://mollysrevenge.com

TOUR DETAILS HERE

Fri, Sept 30: KVMR Youth Arts Program 

Oct 1-2: KVMR Celtic Festival, Grass Valley CA

Oct. 19: Abbie's House Concerts, Portland OR

Oct. 20 : 13th Annual Celtic Music Feis, Ocean Shores, WA 

Oct 23: Harbor House Concerts, Gig Harbor, WA

Details on SHOWS page.

"Lovely tune selections beautifully played. A nice balance that makes you want to listen right through, which is refreshing in the age of shuffle."  --Aaron Jones, Old Blind Dogs, Scotland

Traditional Irish, Scottish, Scandinavian, French, and old time American tunes have never sounded so alive and insistent. California-based Celtic band Molly's Revenge announces "Lift," a new album featuring a sparkling array of the band's unusual and arresting aural folk art.  ORDER NOW!

In early 2016 the band retreated to the NorCal coast, where they worked night and day to put together a record that could surpass the band's previous 12 releases. Their fans (or Mollycules) were very generous with donations to a successful fan fundraising campaign. As before, they traveled north to a secluded retreat among the redwoods to arrange and record the album. They have always specialized in rocking Scottish and Irish jigs and reels, but they wanted to push the envelope on this one, and they did. A quiet beauty only hinted at before has now emerged as a foil for the wall of wailing pipes and fiddle that is the hallmark sound of Molly's Revenge.  

They recorded Scandinavian and French melodies with beautiful guest perfo​r​mances by Aryeh Frankfurter (nyckelharpa)  and Lisa Lynne (Celtic harp). They tapped into the American tradition with a lovely waltz written by Norman Blake and brought back by David from a Scottish pub session. An Swedish song melody on bagpipes introduces a set of American fiddle tunes. A melody from a hurdy-gurdy jam leads into a Quebecois reel. Traditional Irish jigs and reels from Tommy Peoples and John Doherty coexist with blazing pipe sets from the pen of the legendary Gordon Duncan. To complete the project, the band invited German producer Juergen Treys (Cara, Litha) to work his magic in mixing and mastering the record. 

This unlikely collection of melodies was Mollified with a generous dose of California sizzle and old school grit. The result is a step up for the band. An evolutionary leap with plenty of... lift.