SNNW Concert
May 1 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$20
Opening Concert – SNNW Festival
Thursday, May 1st | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Historic Alberta House
5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Join us for a Community Concert featuring the outstanding artists of this year’s SNNW festival:
Dáithí Sproule, Jackie O’Riley, Anna Lethert, Danny Diamond, and Scot Éamonn Ó Muilleora
If you’re unable to participate in the full weekend of events, this is a perfect opportunity to experience the heart of the festival. Our featured guests will take the stage to share their artistry in traditional music, dance, singing, and storytelling—offering a glimpse into their respective areas of expertise. Space is limited, so we encourage you to purchase tickets in advance.
(Sponsored by Corrib Theatre)
Featured Artists
Dáithí Sproule
A seminal figure in traditional Irish music, Dáithí helped popularize DADGAD guitar tuning and began his career with the influential group Skara Brae alongside the Ní Dhomhnaill siblings. Deeply rooted in the Donegal Gaeltacht of Rann na Feirste, his time there as a youth shaped his artistry as both a guitarist and a singer. A longtime member of the internationally acclaimed band Altan, Dáithí brings a wealth of tradition, insight, and soul to the stage.
Anna Lethert
A dynamic sean-nós dancer and skilled performer in Irish vernacular dance traditions, Anna has graced stages across the US, Ireland, and Europe. She’s performed with Altan, Lankum, Liz Carroll, Dáithí Sproule, and the Friel Sisters, and was a featured artist with Dublin’s Tunes in the Church series. Anna spent a decade in Ireland, honing her craft, and now regularly performs with her husband, fiddler Danny Diamond.
Jackie O’Riley
With 20 years of passionate study, Jackie is a devoted practitioner and teacher of sean-nós, old-style step dance, and set dance. Her repertoire includes rare steps preserved from masters and field footage, as well as original choreographies. She’s the founder of O’Riley Irish Dance, a non-competitive, community-rooted program for youth now in its 14th year. Jackie continues to share her knowledge and artistry across North America and Ireland.
Danny Diamond
Danny’s fiddle style is a rich tapestry of regional influences, with strong roots in Donegal and threads from Sligo, Clare, and Sliabh Luachra. His distinctive voice as a musician is shaped by family traditions and over a decade spent as an archivist at the Irish Traditional Music Archive. Danny’s deep understanding of historical context and musical nuance makes his playing both rooted and revelatory.
Scot Éamonn Ó Muilleora
An American-born musician with a profound connection to Donegal, Scot is an accomplished player of the pipes and flute. He performs with groups like the Tír Chonaill Trio and the Gaulway Ramblers and is known for his lyrical musicianship and deep community ties. A passionate teacher of the Irish language, Scot brings a special focus on the dialects and traditions of Donegal.