About this Event
Four Shillings Short are the husband/wife duo of Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Christy Martin from California.
They are international touring multi-instrumentalists who perform Traditional and Original music from the Celtic lands, Medieval & Renaissance Europe, India and the Americas on a fantastic array of instruments (over 30), including Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer, Mandolin, Mandola, Bouzouki, Recorders, Tinwhistles, Medieval and Renaissance Woodwinds, North Indian Sitar, Charango, Medieval Bowed Psaltery, Banjo, Native American Flutes, Bodhran, Guitar, Ukulele, Doumbek & Darbuka, Spoons, vocals and even a Krumhorn.
Touring in the US & Ireland since 1997, Four Shillings Short are independent folk-artists who perform about 100 concerts a year, have released 13 recordings, and live as full time Troubadours traveling the globe, performing at music festivals, theatres & performing arts centers, folk societies, libraries, house concerts, churches, retirement communities, and schools.
The music of Four Shillings Short has been described as “a global potpourri.”(New Times, Miami FL)
“This Celto-Indo fusion duo is a world class act.” (KMFB – Late night Liz, Fort Bragg, CA)
“The delightfully surprising collection of songs and sounds this husband/wife act create, stretch the limits of Celtic and Folk music by stirring in generous amounts of Indian Ragas and Medieval flavorings via some of the tastiest sitar playing this side of Ravi Shankar.” (Valpariso Times, IN)
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, general admission; $15 for students with ID. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.
Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.
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Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, United States
USD 16.82 to USD 22.09
