Join us for an evening of traditional Irish music featuring master fiddler Brian Conway — a leading exponent of the New York-Sligo style, Smithsonian/Folkways recording artist, and multiple All-Ireland winner.

The performance draws from his most recent album, Wallace Avenue, celebrates the time-honored Irish fiddle-duet tradition with Cate Sandstrom, and explores the rich musical lineage Brian carries as a direct student of legendary fiddlers Martin Wynne and Andy McGann – himself a student of the great Michael Coleman.

The performance draws from his most recent album, Wallace Avenue, and explores the rich musical lineage Brian carries as a direct student of legendary fiddlers Martin Wynne and Andy McGann – himself a student of the great Michael Coleman. For a portion of the concert, Brian will be joined by Cate Sandstrom, celebrating the time-honored Irish fiddle-duet tradition.

Here are videos of Brian: https://www.brianconway.com/videos

Brian’s Bio: 

Premier Irish-American fiddler, Brian Conway, performs with a skill, grace and force that are steeped in tradition but distinctively his own. As a Smithsonian/Folkways recording artist and numerous All-Ireland fiddling competition winner, he has been called one of the best fiddlers of his generation.

Fully immersed in the New York Sligo fiddle scene, Conway studied with legendary fiddlers Martin Wynne and Andy McGann, a direct student of Michael Coleman.

His latest solo album, Wallace Avenue (July 2025), features collaboration with Brendan Dolan and showcases over 20 of his former and current students. For more information about Brian Conway, visit brianconway.com.

Cate’s Bio: 

Cate Sandstrom is a traditional Irish fiddler based in New York, whose versatility across several genres has guided her to a deep love of traditional Irish music. She currently plays with McLean Avenue Band and teaches private lessons and group workshops. She has taught at internationally recognized camps, appeared on screen in Life & Beth and Malevolence 3 and on Brian Conway’s latest album Wallace Avenue, and has performed across the United States, Canada, and Europe.