After their sold out Irish Christmas In America performance at the GMT in 2022, Téada returns for one night only on GMT’s outdoor stage. This stunning evening features riveting music, heartfelt song, dynamic dance, and captivating stories centered around the beautiful traditions of Ireland. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, this intimate night features well-loved songs, an ensemble of musicians including fiddle, flute, pipes, and harp, plus thrilling Irish step dancing. Tickets are limited, so be one of the lucky ones and join us for the unparalleled experience of sitting at tavern like tables with traditional savories, sweets, Guinness and more.

TAVERN-LIKE COURTYARD TABLE SEATING $80 (INCLUDES DRINK TICKET & VEGGIE PIE OR SAUSAGE ROLL)

A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
A traditional band with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, the Middle East and Australia. Highlights include a 30,000-capacity stadium concert in Brittany, along with performances at Penang World Music Festival in Malaysia, Edmonton Folk Festival in Canada, Harare International Festival of the Arts in Zimbabwe, and Rainforest World Music Festival in Borneo. In 2014, the band performed to 40,000 people during an extensive 7-week tour of Japan/Taiwan, and continues to have a strong touring presence in the United States, where Téada has toured actively since 2001.

May 2022 brought the release of the band’s new album on the Gael Linn label, featuring an exciting vocal collaboration with Hollywood actor & singer John C. Reilly in addition to the band’s customary reenergising of rare tunes from the tradition. Legendary Kerry singer and accordionist – Séamus Begley – Téada’s vocalist since 2012, sadly passed away in January 2023, a great loss to Téada and the entire musical community. Notable festival appearances in 2023 include Savannah Music Festival, Montana Folk Festival, Festival Interceltique de Lorient (Brittany) and Irish Festival of Oulu (Finland).