CelticMKE Center | Home of Milwaukee Irish Fest

From beloved Irish folk classics to stories of ancient Celtic traditions, spend an evening immersed in the music, history, and folklore of Ireland with Rory Makem.
The love of song runs deep in the Makem family. Rory is the son of Tommy Makem (of Clancy Brothers fame) and continues a legacy handed down from his grandmother, the legendary source singer Sarah Makem. Rory pulls the songs of the worker, the sailor, the lovers, the fighters, and the land from the pages of history and breathes life into them. He’s an adept interpreter of folk songs, masterfully accompanying himself on guitar, banjo, mandolin, or bouzouki.
There will be a bar available offering draft Guinness, along with a selection of canned beer, wine, soda, and water.
The VIP experience includes*:
- An exclusive acoustic performance by Rory Makem upstairs in CelticMKE's Ward Irish Music Archives
- Stories and insights about Tommy Makem and his musical legacy from Rory. Tommy Makem memorabilia, preserved in the archives' special collections, will be on display for VIP viewing.
- Reserved front-of-house seating for the main concert
Limited Capacity Available. Doors for the VIP experience open at 6:00 p.m. The VIP experience will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
*Low ticket alert. Less than 8 available.
This event is part of the Ceol and Ól Celtic Concert Series, proudly brought to you by Guinness and produced by CelticMKE, the nonprofit home of Milwaukee Irish Fest. Learn more about CelticMKE and other upcoming concerts at celticmke.com.Doors: 6:30 p.m. Concert: 7:30 p.m.Info &amp;&nbsp;tickets at celticmke.com

Local Event: Rory Makem: Irish Songs, Stories & Samhain

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Rory Makem: Irish Songs, Stories & Samhain

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Tickets&nbsp;
Advanced Tickets: $30 
(through October 30) 
 
Regular Onsale&nbsp;Tickets: $40&nbsp; 
(starting October 31)
VIP Tickets: $50 
The VIP experience includes:
<ul>
<li>Exclusive, acoustic performance from the band&nbsp;inside CelticMKE's the Ward Irish Music Archives space</li>
<li>Complimentary tastings of beers from The White Hag Brewing (from Sligo, Ireland)</li>
<li>Reserved front-of-house seating for the main concert</li>
</ul>
Limited Capacity Available. Doors for the VIP experience open at 6:00 p.m. The VIP experience will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Get tickets at <a href="https://celticmke.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">celticmke.com</a>.
This event is part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://celticmke.com/CelticMKE/Concerts.htm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ceol and Ól Celtic Concert Series</a>, proudly brought to you by Guinness.

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Advanced Tickets: $30 
(through November 22) 
 
Regular Onsale&nbsp;Tickets: $40&nbsp; 
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