Music

Music & Community — Calm Animal Care. Barbara Calm’s other pursuits and passions when not helping pets feel better and stay healthy.

The Kalispell Irish Session is a good place to start- Some of the Valley’s finest Celtic musicians get together a few times a month to share tunes, songs and just be in good company.  The Desoto Grill is a favorite venue on frequent Monday nights, Columbia Falls’ Backslope Brewing on the first Wednesday of most winter months, and the Kalispell Brewery usually on the third Thursday of the month. Bias Brewing hosts us once in awhile, and look for a session or two at the Laughing Horse Lodge in Swan Lake every summer. Check the schedule and join us!

Kalispell Irish Session

A schedule of all of the Celtic music concerts, events and sessions can be found here:http://tralegael.com/schedule.htm

Tra Le Gael – A spirited ensemble playing Celtic tunes with harmony, humor and joy.

Tropical Montana Marimba Ensemble Gigs: Tropical Montana Marimba Ensemble plays music inspired by the traditions of the Shona Tribe of Zimbabwe.

Barbara, Jason and Ed

Swiftcurrent — Wild and Scenic Acoustic Music

As a duo, Jason and Barbara play mandolins, whistles, flutes and lots more strings

 Second Wind— Celtic music with Warmth and Passion

Grin and Bear It String Clan: The Grin and Bear It String Clan is an enthusiastic and fun gathering of musicians playing oldtime and eclectic tunes.

Missoula Folklore Society: “Dedicated to promoting, preserving, enjoying and sharing the music, dance, arts, crafts,
and skills of contemporary and traditional cultures and generally having a pretty good time.”  These folks put on contradances from October through May, and the Bear Hug Mountain Festival and Contra Dance Camp — an annual fun-filled weekend of music, dancing, and storytelling on Flathead Lake in September.

Northwest Folkife Festival: The Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free celebration of year-round ethnic, folk, and traditional arts in Seattle.  At least one of Dr Calm’s musical ensembles performs there every year.