Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of the world’s finest Celtic-folk ensembles,” this quintet’s diverse repertoire includes topical original songs as well as treasured Irish classics like “Pastures of Plenty” and “The Wind that Shakes the Barley.”

• Though the music of Solas is steeped in folk tradition, its contemporary relevance keeps fans excited and engaged.
• Shamrock City, the band’s latest undertaking, is a multimedia project about immigration to America. Solas is encouraging fans to share their family history online and at tour stops so it can be incorporated into the venture.
• At any given Solas performance, you’ll no doubt hear timeless Celtic folk songs alongside the band’s modern originals like “Coconut Dog,” as well as politically inspired covers by artists like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.
• “The music of Solas is always exciting perhaps because it’s constantly evolving.”—National Public Radio