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Popular Celtic duo Kinnfolk will return to St. Elizabeth's, 2339 Grandin Road, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, 5-7 p.m., for an outdoor (weather permitting) concert. Kinnfolk blends Irish and Scottish classics with originals including sea shanties, working songs, traditional tunes and old-time favorites.Kinnfolk is rooted in tradition, lore and ancestry. After meeting over a shared passion for folk music at an Irish music session, Josh and Julie Kinn found a harmony of the heart. Soon after they became kin – and Kinn (with two Ns!). In the heartland of Appalachian music – an American style with Irish and Scottish roots – where the lilt and twang intertwine like a Celtic knot, Kinnfolk has brought this musical lineage full circle.
Since forming Kinnfolk in late 2018, the pair have played at festivals and listening rooms with a quickly growing following across Canada and the United States. In 2023 Kinnfolk won the Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase, earning them a Main Stage appearance at Canada’s premiere Celtic event, the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. They were also featured on the cover of the largest traditional music magazine in the world — Irish Music Magazine — and named one of the top 5 Celtic bands to watch in 2023 by The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. In 2022, Kinnfolk received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Roanoke to create a body of work exploring the history, geography, and folk legends of their town. The resulting project, “Star Above the Mountain,” debuted to a sold out audience on June 30, 2023.
Kinnfolk’s self-titled debut album (2020) received much airplay and launched them into the international Celtic music scene. Their second album, “The Knotted Circle” (2022), was lauded as “authentic…with a subtle contemporary seasoning” by Music Connection Magazine.
Free hot dogs, chips, and water will provided. This is a rain or shine event, outside if weather permits. There is no charge to attend but donations will be gratefully received. All St. Elizabeth's members, friends and neighbors are welcome. For more information contact St Elizabeth's music director Randy Walker at [email protected], or see www.kinnfolkmusic.com.
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2339 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24015
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