Four Shillings Short

CONCERTS and COVID:  Please check in with the venue before you plan on coming to our concerts to receive any updates. Below are our concert details which are also available online at: https://www.4shillingsshort.com 
 

FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT: 2026 TOUR ITINERARY

MAY– IRELAND

MAY 2 – 15, 2026: IRELAND’S HEARTLANDS & WATERWAYS TOUR:  
This tour explores many of the overlooked places in the midland counties and more remote coastal towns of Ireland along with history, archaeology, music & dance traditions in Counties Clare, Limerick, Westmeath, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Mayo & Galway.   

JUNE – IRELAND

MAY 29 – JUNE 11, 2026: WEST COAST TOUR: : 
This tour focuses on the music, beautiful countryside, archaeology and sites of Counties Clare, Kerry, Sligo, Mayo and Galway.


JULY – CALIFORNIA & OREGON

SATURDAY: JULY 11, 2026
HOUSE CONCERT at THE CLARE’S
Potluck: 4:00  pm– 5:00 pm & Concert: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
San Jose, CA
RSVP Requested: Please email or text Shari to reserve space & get address & directions
clare@pacbell.net  or text (408) 718-1750
Please bring something to share in the potluck, your favorite beverage and a lawn chair

SATURDAY: JULY 18, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT – Final US Tour Launch Concert
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF PALO ALTO
505 E. Charleston
Palo Alto, CA
Contact Christy for more info (650) 274-1100
https://www.4shillingsshort.com
Suggested donation $20 (or whatever you can afford), Kids free with paying adult

THURSDAY: JULY 23, 2026
THE FRIENDS OF TRINIDAD LIBRARY present:
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
A FREE CONCERT of Celtic, Folk & World Music with Four Shillings Short
SANDERS PARK next to the TRINIDAD LIBRARY
380 Janis Court, Trinidad CA 95570
(707) 677-0227  
https://humboldtgov.org/308/Trinidad-Library
Free Family Concert
Outdoor concert: please bring a lawn chair and jacket in case it’s chilly


SUNDAY: JULY 26 2026 
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
CELTIC, FOLK & WORLD MUSIC CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
DRAGONFLY FARM & NURSERY
49295 Highway 101, Langlois, OR 97450
For more info contact the Langlois Public Library 
langloislibrary@gmail.com or (541) 348-2066
Free Family Concert presented by the Friends of the Langlois Library
Outdoor concert: please bring a lawn chair and jacket in case it’s chilly

TUESDAY: JULY 28, 2026
11:00 am – Noon: 
AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 INSTRUMENTS CONCERT

5:30  pm– 6:30 pm 
CELTIC, FOLK & WORLD MUSIC CONCERT

PORT ORFORD LIBRARY
1421 Oregon St., Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 332-5622   
https://www.polibrary.org
Free Family Concert presented by the Friends of the Port Orford Library
 

AUGUST – OREGON, WASHINGTON & IDAHO

SATURDAY: AUGUST 1, 2026
3:30 pm Concert - 5:30p m Potluck,
TURNING TIDES HOUSE CONCERT
246 Ivanhoe Rd., Eugene, OR 97404
For more info: 541/222-0632 or   meyercounseling@gmail.com
Sliding Scale Donation: $15 –$ 20
Outdoor Event: Please bring something to share in the potluck, lawn chair and BYOBeverage.

SUNDAY: AUGUST 2, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Fairway Village Activities Committee present:
CELTIC, FOLK & WORLD MUSIC CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
FAIRWAY VILLAGE Clubhouse Ballroom
15509 SE Fernwood Dr., Vancouver, WA 98683
Email Barb Moran for more info bmoranster@gmail.com
Free will donation
 

WEDNESDAY: AUGUST 5, 2026
2:00pm  – 3:30 pm
AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 INSTRUMENTS CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
SUNRIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
56855 Venture Lane
Sunriver, OR 97707
(541) 312-1080
https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/about/libraries/sunriver
FREE CONCERT

THURSDAY: AUGUST 6, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 INSTRUMENTS CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
REDMOND LIBRARY
827 SW Deschutes Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 312-1050
https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/about/libraries/redmond
Free Family Concert

FRIDAY: AUGUST 7, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 INSTRUMENTS CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
CENTRAL LIBRARY at Stevens Ranch
61956 SE Santorini Street
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 312-1029
https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/about/libraries/
Free Family Concert


 SUNDAY: AUGUST 9, 2026 
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CELTIC, FOLK & WORLD MUSIC CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
MERCER ISLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
7070 SE 24th St., Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-3044   
https://www.miumc.orgSuggested Donation: $10 – $15 (children free with paying adult)
 

THURSDAY: AUGUST 13, 2026
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Celtic, Folk & World Music concert with Four Shillings Short
RICHLAND LIBRARY
955 Northgate Drive
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 942-7454
http://www.myrichlandlibrary.com
Free Family Concert


FRIDAY: AUGUST 21, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cornucopia Arts Council presents:
Celtic, Folk & World Music Concert with Four Shillings Short
MAIN STREET STAGE
Main Street
Halfway, OR 97814
(541) 742-7900
Free Concert

WEDNESDAY: AUGUST 26, 2026
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 INSTRUMENTS CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
85 Old Crouch Rd.
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3317
https://www.gvlibrary.org
Free Family Concert

FRIDAY: AUGUST 28, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 INSTRUMENTS CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
McCall Public Library
218 Park Street
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 634-5522
https://www.mccall.lili.org
Free Family Concert

 

SEPTEMBER – IDAHO, MONTANA

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 INSTRUMENTS CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
6015 Glenwood Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 472-2942
https://www.notaquietlibrary.org
Free Family Concert
 

THURSDAY: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 
7:00 pm, Doors open at 6:00pm
Celtic, Folk & World Music Concert with Four Shillings Short
LONGSTAFF HOUSE CONCERT: 601 Longstaff St., Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 239-0902 
https://www.longstaffhouse.com/
Performance venue in a refurbished house-church
Donations at the door ($20 suggested) all donations go to the musicians 
There are no advanced ticket sales, Children, dogs, & friends are all welcome. BYOBeverage


FRIDAY: SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 (tentative)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (doors open @ 6:30pm)
Celtic, Folk & World Music Concert with Four Shillings Short
BIG SKY UU FELLOWSHIP
400 South Oakes St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 282-4964
https://www.bigskyuu.org
Donation

SATURDAY: SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Celtic, Folk & World Music Concert with Four Shillings Short
EAST HELENA BRANCH LIBRARY: 16 East Main Street, East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 277-5750 
https://www.lclibrary.org
Free Family Concert


SUNDAY: SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
BIG SKY UU FELLOWSHIP
Love & Justice Service & Special Music with Four Shillings Short
400 South Oakes St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 282-4964
https://www.bigskyuu.org
All are Welcome

TUESDAY: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Celtic, Folk & World Music Concert with Four Shillings Short
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY: 301 2nd Avenue, North, Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 453-9706 
https://greatfallslibrary.org/
Free Family Concert

WEDNESDAY: SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
CELTIC, FOLK & WORLD MUSIC CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
BUTTE-SILVER BOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
226 W. Broadway St.
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 792-1080
https://www.buttepubliclibrary.info
Free Family Concert


SATURDAY: SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm    doors @ 6:30pm
BOZEMAN FOLKLORE SOCIETY presents
Four Shillings Short – Celtic, Folk & World Music
Gallatin Labor Temple
422 E. Mendenhall St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Tickets: $15 online/$20 door
https://bozemanfolklore.org/concerts/
For more information contact Bob Wall
Bob.wall@bozemanfolklore.org

FRIDAY: SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Celtic, Folk & World Music Concert with Four Shillings Short
ROOSEVELT CENTER RED LODGE – Harper Recital Hall
519 Broadway Ave, South, Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 425-0480
 https://www.rooseveltcenterredlodge.org/
$15 general admission (tickets available online)

TUESDAY: SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 INSTRUMENTS Concert with Four Shillings Short
PARK COUNTY LIBRARY – Powell Branch
655 E. 5th St., Powell, WY 82435
(307) 754-8828 
https://www.parkcountylibrary.org
Free Family Concert

OCTOBER – WYOMING & COLORADO

THURSDAY: OCTOBER 1, 2026 
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Four Shillings Short: A Samhain Concert for the Celtic Festival of the Ancestors
PARK COUNTY LIBRARY: 1500 Heart Mountain St., Cody, WY 82414
(307) 527-1880 
https://www.parkcountylibrary.org/
Free Family Concert


TUESDAY: OCTOBER 6, 2026
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Celtic, Folk & World Music Concert with Four Shillings Short
JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY – BUFFALO BRANCH
171 N. Adams Ave.
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5546
https:///www.jclwyo.org
Free Family Concert

SATURDAY: OCTOBER 17, 2026 
(Private Event)
PATRON’S DINNER FOR BAS BLEU THEATRE
Wendy Ishii’s home
Fort Collins, CO

SUNDAY: OCTOBER 18, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT – FINAL US TOUR CONCERT
BAS BLEU THEATRE
401 Pine St., Fort Collins CO 80524
(970) 498-8949
Tickets online at 
https://www.basbleu.org
$30 general admission
 

THURSDAY: OCTOBER 22, 2026 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm/ Doors open @ 6:15 pm
A Samhain/Halloween Concert: Music, Poetry & Stories to celebrate the Festival of the Ancestors
A CHURCH: 419 D Street, Salida CO
(719) 221-1114 
https://www.achurchsalida.org/
$20 general admission/$5 students with ID

FRIDAY: OCTOBER 30, 2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm   (doors open @ 6:30pm)
A Samhain/Halloween Concert: Music, Poetry & Stories to celebrate the Festival of the Ancestors
SOCIETY HALL
400 Ross Ave.
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 973-2636
https://www.societyhall.org
Tickets $20 at the door
Streaming info - There’s no direct link until the stream starts, but if folks go to either the Society Hall Facebook page here - https://www.facebook.com/societyhall or the Facebook You-Tube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@societyhall-alamosa9051 they will see it. 

NOVEMBER – COLORADO & NEW MEXICO

SATURDAY: NOVEMBER 7, 2026 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Four Shillings Short - Celtic & World Music - FINAL US TOUR
TEATRO PARAGUAS
3205 Calle Marie, Suite B, Santa Fe, NM 87507
https://www.teatroparaguasnm.org/
Tickets:
General Admission - $25
Seniors & Students - $20
Children Under 12 - $15.
Reservations (pay at door) may be made by calling 505-424-1601.
Contact: Argos MacCallum - argos@teatroparaguas.org. (505)-365-9459


FRIDAY: NOVEMBER 13, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT CONCERT
SILVER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
515 W. College Ave.
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-3672
https://www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org
Free Family Concert

SUNDAY: NOVEMBER 15, 2026 
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
SOCIAL JUSTICE CONCERT with Four Shillings Short
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF SILVER CITY
3845 N. Swan St., Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-0101 
https://www.uufsc.com
$15 suggested donation, Refreshments available for purchase
Fundraiser for the UUFSC’s Social Justice Committee, which focuses on: Immigration Justice, Climate Change/Environmental Justice and Income Inequality. 

DECEMBER – ARIZONA

FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT: 2026 – 2029 FINAL TOUR OF THE US

2025 was a monumental year for Four Shillings Short. Founded in 1985, it marks the 40th year of the band and the 30th year of the duo of Aodh Og and Christy.  As many of you know, we plan to eventually retire in Ireland and are going to begin next year looking for property there.

We love our life on the road and are going to do one FINAL TOUR OF THE US in 2026 - 2029 and hope to return to many of our favorite places in the US.
Here is a brief overview of our plans:

2026 - Western State and the Rockies: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico & Arizona

2027 - 2029: The Heartlands, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Appalachia, Northeast, Southeast & Capitol Region, and the South