How things work at Concerts in the Woods: Our concerts are open to all with no admission charge, but there is an opportunity to make a donation at the door. 100% of the donations collected go directly to the artists who are performing for you. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. We offer open seating on a first-come, first-served basis, with no tickets or advanced reservations. Complimentary coffee and cookies are served at intermission.
2024 Concert Schedule
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Magical Strings
Since 1978 Philip and Pam Boulding have drawn a loyal following worldwide, captivated by their energetic arrangements of Celtic music and their own engaging compositions, intertwining Celtic roots with classical and world music influences. They have performed throughout the
United States, Canada, Ireland and Japan, toured and recorded with Dan Fogelberg and recorded 22 albums on four labels. They have been touring for 40 years, including their tradition of Celtic Yuletide Concerts with their five children and grandchildren who perform with them on violin and ‘cello, Irish step dancing and more. Philip and Pam also design and build Celtic harps for an international clientele, run the School of Magical Strings and host the
Magic Hill Summer Harp Camp at their beautiful 5-acre home in the Pacific Northwest overlooking Puget Sound. Their newest CDs, Fairy Wind and Lullaby for a Soul’s Journey will be available at all of their shows. It is also available for download at https://magicalstrings.bandcamp.com/ where you can listen to sound clips of every track.
Website: www.magicalstrings.com
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. CAVORT Celtic Christmas
When CAVORT last played Concerts in the Woods in 2022, the show was so well-received and well-attended we knew we’d need to bring them back ASAP to do it all again. The last two years have flown right by, but thankfully Cavort will bring their fiddles, whistles, guitars, and bodhrans to Coyle for our final concert of the 2024 season, Concerts in the Woods’ annual holiday-themed show.
CAVORT promises to take you on an energetic Celtic musical journey of perilous passages, hooch-hiding, romantic indecisiveness, and beer. Add in some traditional Irish carols and holiday songs, and you’ve got the makings of a great afternoon. Come join us.
At this show, we will take a moment to thank you, the loyal patrons of this much-loved musical series, for your support. You continue to provide musicians from all around the globe a wonderful opportunity to perform out here on the far-flung Olympic Peninsula, allowing them to play to an attentive, kind, and generous audience all throughout the year.
Cookies and refreshments are always provided. We will up the ante at this special time of year and serve Port Townsend’s own Pane D’Amore’s cookies and holiday breads!
Thanks to all for your support in 2024! The first six shows of the 2025 concert season will be posted here on the website in the next few weeks.
Happy Holidays,
Joe and Norm