Boston Celtic Music Festival 2013
The Boston area has a long and rich tradition of Celtic music that has created a powerful community of music lovers with a fierce love for the fiddle. It’s no surprise that Boston has been hosting its own Celtic Music Fest for nearly a decade, showcasing the best in the Celtic music genre. The Boston Celtic Music Festival (or BCMFest) takes place in the city annually in January and features over 100 different musical performances across many Celtic traditions.
2013 Details
Here are details for the 2013 schedule:
January 11th
BCMFest happens every year in Boston, Massachusetts .There are a few venues that participate, but the First Parish Church on 3 Church Street is the main one.
This gathering of Celtic musicians in Boston started in 2003 when two Celtic music fans met for ice cream and started to talk about the wealth of Celtic music in the area. Their conversation that day led 
to the creation of a weekend event during which the great musicians and Celtic performers could come together to celebrate their heritage and their love for music.
Today the Boston Celtic Music Festival brings in visitors from all over to enjoy a blend of Celtic entertainment rarely found anywhere else in the nation. Boston’s strong connection with the Celtic heritage of its people and the large number of performers in the area has ensured that the festival continues to grow and become more popular every year.
Visitors can expect to be treated to energetic performances and crowds that respond in kind. This is one festival where everyone is having a great time, and it shows. The mission is to promote local talent, and the performers are all from the Greater Boston area , although many of them tour regularly.
The festival welcomes music lovers of all ages, and Celtic music is often a favorite of children who find dancing to it easy and fun. This makes it a great family event for those visiting Boston. If you aren’t familiar with Celtic music, odds are good this festival will make a fan out of you with contagious beats and lively performances.
There is no better way to enjoy the Celtic Music Festival than from a Boston vacation rental in the heart of this vibrant city. Stay like a local and enjoy the festival that many residents make a yearly part of their calendar! A rental home in close proximity is the best way to enjoy the concerts.
The Boston Music Festival for 2013 will take place on January 11-12 at two locations. The festival also hosts other promotional events throughout the year, so if you can’t make it to Boston in January, check the calendar to see what performances you might catch when you are there!
2013 Details
BCMFest Schedule
What's in store for visitors of the 2013 fest? Lots! Performers for the 2-day event (January 11 - 12, 2013) include Kimberley Fraser, the Deadstring Ensemble, Michael O'Leory, Matt Heaton and the Electric Heaters, the Boston Scottish Fiddle Club, and many more.Here are details for the 2013 schedule:
January 11th
- Club Passm Kick-off Concert - 7 pm
- Boston Urban Ceilidh dance party with live music by Core 4 - 8 pm
- Dayfest (entertainment of all kinds, plus kids activities) - 10 am to 5:30 pm
- Finale Concert hosted by Brian O'Donovan - 7:30 pm
BCMFest Location
BCMFest happens every year in Boston, Massachusetts .There are a few venues that participate, but the First Parish Church on 3 Church Street is the main one.
History
This gathering of Celtic musicians in Boston started in 2003 when two Celtic music fans met for ice cream and started to talk about the wealth of Celtic music in the area. Their conversation that day led to the creation of a weekend event during which the great musicians and Celtic performers could come together to celebrate their heritage and their love for music.Today the Boston Celtic Music Festival brings in visitors from all over to enjoy a blend of Celtic entertainment rarely found anywhere else in the nation. Boston’s strong connection with the Celtic heritage of its people and the large number of performers in the area has ensured that the festival continues to grow and become more popular every year.
What to Expect
As the organizers say, the Boston Celtic Music Festival is a party. In fact, it wraps up with a huge party the likes of which only people of Celtic descent could manage to pull off! But the main focus of the festival is the music, the heart and soul of the Celtic people. Performers range from professional touring musicians and newcomers to Celtic dancers and everything in between.Visitors can expect to be treated to energetic performances and crowds that respond in kind. This is one festival where everyone is having a great time, and it shows. The mission is to promote local talent, and the performers are all from the Greater Boston area , although many of them tour regularly.
The festival welcomes music lovers of all ages, and Celtic music is often a favorite of children who find dancing to it easy and fun. This makes it a great family event for those visiting Boston. If you aren’t familiar with Celtic music, odds are good this festival will make a fan out of you with contagious beats and lively performances.
Live Like a Local and Enjoy Local Boston Music
There is no better way to enjoy the Celtic Music Festival than from a Boston vacation rental in the heart of this vibrant city. Stay like a local and enjoy the festival that many residents make a yearly part of their calendar! A rental home in close proximity is the best way to enjoy the concerts.The Boston Music Festival for 2013 will take place on January 11-12 at two locations. The festival also hosts other promotional events throughout the year, so if you can’t make it to Boston in January, check the calendar to see what performances you might catch when you are there!
