Past Concerts
2023 Concert Appearances by OCEAN Orchestra, OCEAN Celtic Quartet, and OCEAN members
2023 Concert Appearances by OCEAN Orchestra, OCEAN Celtic Quartet, and OCEAN members
Sunday, May 14 at 5:00 p.m.
“Lusty Month of May” Spring Concert.
McLean Community Center, McLean, Virginia.
In case of rain, we will move in to the Alden Theatre.
https://mcleancenter.org/
Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m.
Summer Solstice Concert
Oxford Community Center, Oxford, Maryland.
https://oxfordcc.org/
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 23, 24, and 25
New York Faerie Festival, Harpursville, New York.
https://www.nyfaeriefestival.com/
Saturday, September 30, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
OCEAN Celtic Quartet “Leaves of Autumn” Fall Concert
Village Square Theatre, Village Square Building at Greenspring Senior Living, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield, VA 22150
OCEAN Quartet December 2023 Solstice Concerts
Saturday, December 9 from 6 pm to 10 pm
OCEAN Celtic Quartet at Winter Faerie Ball
Manor Mill, Monkton, MD
Manor Mill, 2019 Monkton Road, Monkton, Maryland 21111
Come all ye Frost Faeries and other magical creatures of Winter! This festive event will feature light food and beverages; a costume contest; dance lessons; and dancing!
A professional photographer will be on site to capture the magic.
Adults only (Children’s Faerie Ball the following day). Tickets: $40 and up.
Advance ticket purchase is crucial, as space is limited and this event will sell out early!
Purchase tickets at: https://manor-mill.com/faerieball
Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m.
OCEAN Celtic Quartet “Song of Solstice: A Celtic Christmas” concert
Manor Mill, Monkton, MD
Manor Mill, 2019 Monkton Road, Monkton, Maryland 21111
Tickets: $30. Advance ticket purchase is crucial, as seating is limited to 60 people. Purchase tickets at: https://manormillregistration.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=53059152
Sunday, December 17 at 4:30 p.m.
OCEAN Celtic Quartet “Song of Solstice: A Celtic Christmas” concert
The Hill Center, Washington, DC
The Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Tickets: $10.00 – $20.00, available online at:
https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/song-of-solstice-a-celtic-christmas-celebration-featuring-ocean-celtic-quartet-12show/
Sunday, December 31, 10:45 to 11:45 pm
OCEAN Trio (Jennifer Cutting, Chris Noyes, Steve Winick)
First Night Talbot 30th Anniversary, Easton, MD
OCEAN will appear on the Avalon main stage from 10:45-11:45pm, leading up to the midnight Crab Drop.
Avalon Theatre, 40 East Dover Street, Easton, Maryland 21601. Phone: 410-822-7299. Admission: Free! Full schedule will be posted closer to event at: https://discovereaston.com/first-night-talbot/
2022 Concert Appearances by OCEAN Orchestra, OCEAN Celtic Quartet, and OCEAN members
2022 Concert Appearances by OCEAN Orchestra, OCEAN Celtic Quartet, and OCEAN members
(More dates to be added as concerts are confirmed):
Thursday, March 17, 7 p.m. (Pending)
St. Patrick’s Day Concert with OCEAN Celtic Quartet
Leisure World, Clubhouse II Auditorium
3701 Rossmoor Blvd.
Silver Spring, Maryland 20906
Open to the public; tickets available at the door for $15
Friday, March 18, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Pending)
St. Patrick’s Concert with OCEAN Celtic Quartet
Caroline County Public Library
100 Market St
Denton, MD 21629
Free! No Tickets Required!
Friday, May 6, 7:30 p.m.
“The Lusty Month of May” with OCEAN Celtic Quartet
The Cellar Stage at Timonium United Methodist Church
2300 Pot Spring Road
Timonium, MD 21093
443-540-0226
Tickets $25
Buy in advance! Reserve Seats at this link!
Remaining tickets will be available at the door if not sold out.
The church requires that all audience members must be fully vaccinated.
Sunday, April 24, 10:30 a.m. OCEAN Celtic Quartet provide music for the Earth Day service at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring, 10309 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20903. Phone: 301-434-4050. Info and directions: https://uucss.org/
Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 – OCEAN’s Stephen Winick and Jennifer Cutting are Master and Musician of Ceremonies at the May Day Faerie Festival at Marshy Point Park, 7130 Marshy Point Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21220. There will be live music, dancing, bubbles, magicians, faeries, goblins, renowned craft vendors, and winged things both common and uncommon. Activities for humans and faeries of all ages will include wildlife encounters, parades, drum circles, faerie and gnome villages, storytellers, and much more. Tickets are $20 adults, $5 children, $30 adult weekend pass; children under 3 are free. Buy tickets online at: https://www.marshypoint.org/event/2022-may-day-faerie-festival/ More info at: https://www.marshypoint.org/events/may-day-faerie-festival/
CANCELLED: Friday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. OCEAN Celtic Quartet – “The Lusty Month of May” - The Cellar Stage at Timonium United Methodist Church, 2300 Pot Spring Road, Timonium, MD 21093. Tickets $25. Showtime 7:30 pm, Doors open at 7:00 pm. Buy in advance! Reserve Seats here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5312374
Remaining tickets will be available at the door if not sold out. All ticket sales final, no refunds or exchanges. The church requires that all audience members must be fully vaccinated. More info at: https://uptownconcerts.com/cellar-stage-timonium/shows-cellar-stage-timonium/ or call 443-540-0226.
Thursday, May 5, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. – OCEAN Celtic Quartet - “The Lusty Month of May.” Ashby Ponds Senior Living Community, 21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147. (Private: For residents and their guests only.) https://www.ericksonseniorliving.com/ashby-ponds
Friday, September 30, 6:30 pm. OCEAN Celtic Quartet - Sandy Spring Museum’s Summer Beer & Wine Gardens: An evening of OCEAN’s Celtic fusion music, local breweries and wineries, food trucks and lawn games. This family-friendly event on the museum grounds is held rain or shine. Picnic tables are available on a first-come-first-served basis, but feel free to bring chairs and blankets. In the event of inclement weather, the gathering will move indoors. OCEAN will play two sets: one from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and one from 8 to 9pm. Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. Admission: $3 for children ages 4 to 20; $10 for adults. Contact: Doug Peach at (301) 774-0022. Read more about it and reserve your spot now at: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/event/bwgsept/
Song of Solstice: A Celtic Christmas Midwest Mini-Tour!
Wednesday, December 14, 7:30 pm Eastern Time.
OCEAN Celtic Quartet “Song of Solstice: A Celtic Christmas” concert.
Thornburg School, 545 Hamilton Road, Thornburg, PA 15205.
Founded in 1899, Thornburg is one of Pittsburgh’s characteristically warm and welcoming old neighborhoods, located 25 minutes West from Downtown Pittsburgh and Points East. An Historic Landmark, the Thornburg School lower level provides a small auditorium/recreation room that will combine the casual warmth of a House Concert with the environment of a small concert hall.
Tickets: $20 from Eventbrite:
Thursday, December 15, 8:00 pm. Eastern Time
OCEAN Celtic Quartet “Song of Solstice: A Celtic Christmas” concert.
The Ark, 316 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Since 1965, this legendary Midwestern folk club has hosted performers such as Donovan, Pentangle, Roger McGuinn, Maddy Prior, and many more.
Tickets: $20. Purchase tickets online here: https://theark.org/event/ocean-quartet-221215/
Friday, December 16, 7:30 pm. Eastern Time
OCEAN Celtic Quartet “Song of Solstice: A Celtic Christmas” concert.
Ten Pound Fiddle
University United Methodist Church (UUMC)
1120 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI, 48823.
Founded in 1974, the Ten Pound Fiddle has brought countless great folk artists to Michigan, from John McCutcheon, Jean Redpath, and Gordon Bok, to Suzanne Vega, Nanci Griffith, and John Gorka.
Tickets: $20 Public; $18 Fiddle Members; $5 Students
Available online from https://tenpoundfiddle.ticketspice.com/221216 or at the box office at 6:30 pm.
Saturday, December 17, 7:00 pm Central Time
OCEAN Celtic Quartet “Song of Solstice: A Celtic Christmas” concert/
WFMT Chicago Folkstage Broadcast
Acoustic Renaissance Concerts
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 11 W. Maple St., Hinsdale, Illinois.
Doors open 6:15 pm
7:00 pm to 7:40 pm live audience only portion
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm WFMT Chicago Folkstage radio broadcast .
Tickets are $20 In-person or Streaming; available for purchase from www.acousticren.com or call 630-941-7797
Sunday, December 18, 7:00 pm Eastern Time
OCEAN Celtic Quartet “Song of Solstice: A Celtic Christmas” concert
Folknet Concert Series
Church of the Good Shepherd
23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122
Since 1991 Folknet has been serving the northeast Ohio folk and dance community to provide area musicians opportunities to connect through concerts, festivals, workshops, open mics, community sings and more.
All tickets to this show will be sold at the door. More info at https://www.folknet.org/
Tickets $15, $12 for Folknet members. Buy tickets at this link!
2021 Concert Appearances by OCEAN Orchestra, OCEAN Celtic Quartet, and OCEAN members
Friday, December 17, 8 p.m.
“Song of Solstice: A Celtic Christmas” with OCEAN Celtic Quartet
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
Tickets: $30 to $45
Info and Online Ticket Sales at this link!
Saturday, December 18, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
“Song of Solstice: A Celtic Christmas” with OCEAN Celtic Quartet
Manor Mill / The Monkton Hotel
1900 Monkton Road
Monkton, MD 21111
More info at this link!
Sunday, December 19, afternoon time TBA
“Christmas Cousins: Father Christmas and Santa Claus”
Illustrated lecture by folklorist Stephen D. Winick, Ph.D.
Manor Mill / The Monkton Hotel
1900 Monkton Road
Monkton, MD 21111
More info at this link!
Tuesday, December 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Carpe Diem Online Community Family Sing
Virtual and Free
For Winter Solstice and the Holiday Season
Jennifer Cutting and Steve Winick Host and Perform
Other Artists TBA
Zoom link will be posted at this link!
2020 OCEAN Concerts
Thursday, February 13, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
“A Celtic Valentine” with OCEAN Celtic Quartet
Ashby Ponds Senior Living Community, 21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147.
(Private: For residents and their guests only.)
Saturday, February 15, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
“A Celtic Valentine” with OCEAN Celtic Quartet
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874.
Tickets: $30 to $45.
Find more information and buy tickets here!
Washington Revels PUB SING! Led by Steve Winick and Jennifer Cutting
Sunday, March 8, from 7-9 pm (seating available at 6 pm)
Ireland’s Four Provinces, 105 W. Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
Find more information and buy tickets here:
http://revelsdc.org/2019/mar8-pub-sing-falls-church/
Friday, March 13, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday Nites in Caroline
St. Patrick’s Day Concert with OCEAN Celtic Quartet
Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St, Denton, MD 21629
FREE! No Tickets Required!
Find more information here!
Tuesday, March 17. 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Concert with OCEAN Celtic Quartet
Leisure World, 3701 Rossmoor Blvd., Silver Spring, Maryland 20906
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Tickets: $15 at the door of Clubhouse II before the show!