Event: Alasdair Frasers Ceilidh in the Park Picnic Concert
Date: 6/21/2025 7:30:00 PM
The joyful spirit of traditional music returns to Nevada City as Alasdair Frasers Sierra Fiddle Camp hosts its sixteenth annual �Ceilidh in the Park� (ceilidh is prounounced �kay-lee�, by the way).
Set against the scenic backdrop of Pioneer Park (located at 423 Nimrod Street), this free community concert and fundraiser promises an unforgettable evening of lively music, dynamic dancing, and world-class performances.
Renowned Scottish fiddler and educator Alasdair Fraser, the visionary behind Sierra Fiddle Camp, will lead the evenings festivities. Celebrated as one of the foremost ambassadors of Scottish fiddle music, Fraser brings together an international faculty of top-tier traditional musicians for this week-long camp, culminating in this high-energy public concert.
Small suggested donations will go directly to supporting the Sierra Fiddle Camp, which fosters musical excellence and community through traditional music education.
The 2025 lineup includes some of the most exciting names in traditional and folk music:
� San Miguel Fraser, a genre-blending duo featuring Mar�a San Miguel of Spain and Galen Fraser, Alasdairs son and a Berklee College of Music alumnus. Their recent release, Dots of Light, is a stunning example of Castilian-Celtic fusion.
� Jenna Moynihan, whose virtuosic fiddle playing and exploratory spirit shine through in her critically acclaimed album, Woven, brings fresh interpretations of Scottish tradition with Bostons finest young musicians.
� The Sierra Fiddle Orchestra, comprised of instructors and advanced students, will fill the park with rich harmonies and powerful ensemble pieces, featuring:
Fiddlers: Hanneke Cassel, Meghan Perdue, Janette Duncan, Zoe Schlussel, and more.
Cellists: Daniel Delaney and Katie Le Sesne.
Guitarists: Adam Hendey and Cameron Fraser.
Pianist: Neil Pearlman.
Harpist and Gaelic cultural ambassador: M�iri Chaimbeul.
Dance caller and instructor: Summer McCall.
Special ensemble guest: Cullen Luper.
Featured vocal duo: Paper Wings (Wila Frank and Emily Mann).
Wildcard performer: Elias Alexander.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets for a relaxed, family-friendly evening of music under the stars. The event is open to all, whether youre a long-time fan of traditional music, or simply curious to experience the vibrant energy of a live ceilidh.
This annual celebration not only showcases the incredible talent nurtured at Sierra Fiddle Camp, but also supports its mission to pass on rich musical traditions to the next generation.