Music update: Looks like we'll have the same band as before for during the day (which I know a lot of you enjoyed, since everyone stayed til late!). But a special treat looks like in store for the evening if you like Irish music ...
Kevin Burke, a world-renowned fiddler now based in the PNW (Ireland named him a national treasure & put him on postage stamp!) will likely be here that evening to put on a house concert. What's a house concert? Musicians are playing at private homes, in exchange the folks attending all donate a small amount towards the musician - 100% goes in their pocket. It's a great deal for everyone. A beautiful evening under the stars, enjoying really good music.
So if you sign up for the picnic when registration opens, consider staying for the evening to hear Kevin and his mates. He's phenomenal.
Here's a little about him, including video: Gradam Ceoil TG4 | Gradam Ceoil TG4 honours the musical heroes of the modern age
Bonnie, when you posted earlier about having a world-famous fiddler at the event, Kevin Burke's name immediately came to mind... because I know him as THE finest Irish fiddler in the world. Imagine my surprise when I came across this post a few minutes later and you named him! He's actually going to be there?! All I can say is WOW... folks unfamiliar with him have NO IDEA what a treat they're in store for! I've had the privilege of hearing him play a few times over the years, but to actually be able to see him perform in the intimate setting of a house concert?! Wow. Seriously, although I know one should say he's "arguably" the best Irish fiddler on the planet -- there is no contest.