Celtic Sounds — 03/12/2026

front of Hippo showing young woman playing fiddle, standing on hill with blue sky and stone structure behind - title text Celtic Sounds

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Michael Witthaus looks at the Celtic music — with its roots in Ireland and other lands across the sea — that is a part of New Hampshire’s music scene not just on St. Patrick’s Day but all year long. On the cover and above is fiddler Audrey Budington, courtesy photo by Charles Henry Volk.

Also on the cover Michael Witthaus talks to the organizers of the Old House and Barn Expo (page 12). We’ve got listings for St. Patrick’s Day live music options on page 30. And John Fladd talks to local bakers about Pi Day (page 18).

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