Nominated for “Best Traditional Singer of the Year” by the Canadian Folk Music Awards and a three-time “Best Vocalist of the Year” (Live Ireland Awards), Norah Rendell has earned a reputation as one of today’s most captivating voices in Celtic music.

An accomplished singer and flute player, Norah has lit up stages around the world, from Celtic Connections in Glasgow and Celtic Colours in Cape Breton to the Irish Fair of Minnesota. She’s a founding member of the Two Tap Trio, the female lead of the Celtic Junction’s beloved Holiday Hooley Christmas show, and was the original frontwoman of the award-winning band The Outside Track.

Her artistry has been showcased on some of the world’s top airwaves, with live features on MPR’s Heartland Radio, CBC’s Canada Live, BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Scotland, and Radio nan Gaidheal. Her recordings have reached listeners across Canada, the UK, Ireland, and North America.

With nine albums to her credit, Norah’s 2015 solo release Spinning Yarns—a collection of traditional songs rooted in the journeys of Irish and Scottish immigrants to Canada—was praised by critics and fans alike. She also lent her voice to Waterbound by The Fretless, a project that went on to win three Canadian Folk Music Awards.

For this performance, Norah will be joined by her husband and musical collaborator, Brian Miller.

Acclaimed guitarist & bouzouki player Brian Miller has toured internationally with Irish-born fiddler Danny Diamond and the band Bua. Miller revives Irish-influenced songs collected in the Great Lakes region, and the stories of the singers and fiddle players that carried them, through his research and performances with The Lost Forty.

Norah and Brian will be joined by award winning guitarist and singer David McKinley Ward. David grew up in the DC area steeped in folk, American and old time music. His traditional singing style and versatile accompaniment skills meant a transition to Irish music was a great fit. David has collaborated with Irish singers and instrumentalists alike including Billy McComiskey; Eimear Arkins; Liz Hanley; and Joey Abarta and Brenda Castles as The Sheep Stealers.

Together, they’ll share brand-new material alongside fresh takes on Norah’s classic songs—an unforgettable evening of music, stories, and collaboration.