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april 2026

26apr3:00 PM4:00 PMApr 26 - Backer's Corner (livestream with Matt Heaton)3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Time

(Sunday) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Event Details

Got questions about trad music backing you wish you could ask? Now’s your chance! Tune in Sun Apr 26, 3pm Boston time on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ie1iqrEIgTg *

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Got questions about trad music backing you wish you could ask? Now’s your chance! Tune in Sun Apr 26, 3pm Boston time on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ie1iqrEIgTg
* Matt will field questions related to plucked string instruments and chording. Ask about bouzouki, guitar, tune types, chord substitutions, technique, tunings, gear. Type questions in the chat, OR send them to Matt before April 25 c/o https://shannonheatonmusic.com/fluteworkshop/

may 2026

09may2:00 PM3:00 PMMay 9 - Virtual Guided Session (Season Finale)2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Event Details

This will be the final regularly scheduled VGS (for now). Please join for a look back, a look forward, and plenty of lovely tunes

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This will be the final regularly scheduled VGS (for now). Please join for a look back, a look forward, and plenty of lovely tunes and laughs together. From our hearts to yours.
We’ll play moderately paced Irish tunes. We’ll have some laughs. And we will share some encouragement and joy with one another. https://www.youtube.com/live/RC4PZiVozW0

june 2026

05jun7:00 PM9:00 PMArts Collaborative Medford @ Medford, MA7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Time

(Friday) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Event Details

Trad on the Mystic presents Matt & Shannon Heaton @ Arts Collaborative Medford Friday June 5, 162 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA 02155 https://artscollabmedford.org/eventscalendar#!event/2026/6/5/matt-shannon-heaton-updated-traditional-irish-music

Event Details

Trad on the Mystic presents Matt & Shannon Heaton @ Arts Collaborative Medford
Friday June 5, 162 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA 02155
https://artscollabmedford.org/eventscalendar#!event/2026/6/5/matt-shannon-heaton-updated-traditional-irish-music

21junAll Day27Northeast Heritage Music Camp 2026 (Shannon teaching)(All Day)

Time

june 21 (Sunday) - 27 (Saturday)

Event Details

Once again, Shannon will join the NHMC team for the 2026 edition of this week-long camp, located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains. Learn Irish music *and* Scottish/Cape Breton/New

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Once again, Shannon will join the NHMC team for the 2026 edition of this week-long camp, located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains. Learn Irish music *and* Scottish/Cape Breton/New England/Eastern Canada tunes, songs, and dances aplenty.

Arrive Sunday June 21 – Head home after the Saturday June 27 farewell breakfast jam!
https://www.northeastheritagemusiccamp.com

july 2026

18jul4:00 PM6:00 PMWells Farm Arts @ West Kingston, RI4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Time

(Saturday) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

Event Details

Matt & Shannon Heaton will play a special afternoon show for Wells Farm Arts! 634A Barbers Pond Road, West Kingston, RI

Event Details

Matt & Shannon Heaton will play a special afternoon show for Wells Farm Arts!
634A Barbers Pond Road, West Kingston, RI

september 2026

17sepAll Day21PORTAL IRISH MUSIC WEEK 2026 @ Kingston, NM (Shannon teaching)(All Day)

Time

september 17 (Thursday) - 21 (Monday)

Location

Black Range Lodge

Event Details

Shannon joins the PIMW family for another week of trad music in New Mexico. Many classes, meals, and workshops will be outdoors in the temperate, gorgeous campus. Arrive by Weds

Event Details

Shannon joins the PIMW family for another week of trad music in New Mexico. Many classes, meals, and workshops will be outdoors in the temperate, gorgeous campus.
Arrive by Weds eve (Sept 16) – Classes runs Thurs Sept 17th through Monday eve 21st.
** Registration opens March 1.
Come and play tunes, and enjoy breathtaking views and wildlife: https://portalmusicweek.com

22sep7:00 PMShannon Solo @ Las Cruces, NM7:00 PM

Time

(Tuesday) 7:00 PM

Event Details

Shannon will play a very special concert in Las Cruces, New Mexico! Tuesday Sept 22 @ Trish’s

Event Details

Shannon will play a very special concert in Las Cruces, New Mexico!
Tuesday Sept 22 @ Trish’s

23sep7:00 PMShannon Solo @ Albuquerque, NM7:00 PM

Time

(Wednesday) 7:00 PM

Event Details

Shannon will play a very special concert in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Wednesday Sept 23 @ Ken’s

Event Details

Shannon will play a very special concert in Albuquerque, New Mexico!
Wednesday Sept 23 @ Ken’s

26sep5:00 PMShannon Solo @ Logan, UT (2026)5:00 PM

Time

(Saturday) 5:00 PM

Event Details

Shannon returns to beautiful Logan for a concert and Guided Session Saturday Sept 26, 5pm Concert & 6:30pm Guided Session (all welcome! Shannon will lead sets of standard tunes at

Event Details

Shannon returns to beautiful Logan for a concert and Guided Session
Saturday Sept 26, 5pm Concert & 6:30pm Guided Session (all welcome! Shannon will lead sets of standard tunes at a friendly pace)
Tix/info: https://www.bridgerfolk.org/

27sep7:00 PMShannon Solo @ Salt Lake City, UT7:00 PM

Time

(Sunday) 7:00 PM

Event Details

Shannon will return to Salt Lake to play a concert at Satori Sound Garden Sunday Sept 27, hosted by Mark C

Event Details

Shannon will return to Salt Lake to play a concert at Satori Sound Garden
Sunday Sept 27, hosted by Mark C

november 2026

Burren Backroom Celtic Series247 Elm Street

29nov4:00 PM6:00 PMBurren Backroom @ Somerville, MA - Fine Winter's Night (matinee)4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 247 Elm Street

Time

(Sunday) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST

Location

Burren Backroom Celtic Series

247 Elm Street

Event Details

Matt & Shannon Heaton launch their newest Christmas project at the Backroom of The Burren Tickets and info: https://tickets.24hourmusic.com/

Event Details

Matt & Shannon Heaton launch their newest Christmas project at the Backroom of The Burren
Tickets and info: https://tickets.24hourmusic.com/

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