Ishna “Slí Amach”: from There to Here
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October 17, 7:00–9:00 pm
A joyous exploration of the music & stories of Ireland.
Ishna is a Boston-based contemporary Irish folk band exploring Ireland’s traditional repertoire within a global setting. Fronted by husband-and-wife duo Ciarán Nagle and Tara Novak, the six musicians have been playing together for more than a decade. The group has honed in on acoustic traditional music while allowing each member to bring their unique musical vocabulary to the overall sound.
Their show, “From There to Here,” features music from their debut album, “Slí Amach: Way Out.” The album was recorded over a week in 2025 in a barn in Peterborough, NH. It was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Oscar- and Grammy-winning Robert L. Smith at Defy Recordings, with artwork designed by Steve Averill, creator of U2’s logos and artwork.
Ishna is fronted by Irish tenor Ciarán Nagle and fiddler/vocalist Tara Novak, both of Riverdance and the Three Irish Tenors. The husband-and-wife duo bring their humor and dynamic energy to the stage, accompanied by Dan Meyers (uilleann pipes and whistles), Bjorn Wennas (guitar), David McGrory (piano, accordion, and banjo), and Brian O’Neill (bodhrán and percussion).
Ishna’s performance is energetic and uplifting, infusing new rhythms and harmonies into traditional repertoire. For Ishna, music is about finding common connections. They invite the audience into their community to experience the beloved music of Ireland in a new way.
Cost: $25
Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ishna-sli-amach-from-there-to-here
Celtic Hall
430 New Karner Rd
Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 518-250-5890
Email: [email protected]