Jeff Snow
The Softer Side of Celtic
Growing up as the son of a drummer in a Bagpipe band and in a home where older Celtic songs were the everyday sounds, Jeff developed a love for the music of Scotland, England and Ireland. His concerts have been described as "quiet and relaxing " and much of it is, but sometimes he'll break out and the foot stomping begins.
The magical sounds from the instruments coupled with vocals and Jeff's love and knowledge of his Scottish heritage create a delightful program of traditional and original tunes and songs.
Much of the history of Scotland, England and Ireland is preserved in song. Hearing those stories along with the songs educate as well as entertain.You will see singing, laughing, lots of smiles and perhaps a few tears.
There is no better example of this than the Ballad of Kilkelly Ireland. In 1855 John Hunt left his family's home in Kilkelly Ireland and came to the United States. When he left Ireland, John Hunt was 13 years old. He settled in Maryland, found a job, got married and had children. He never returmed to Ireland and never saw his family again.
Without cell phones and the internet, communication was by the annual family letter. In the 1970's these letters were discovered by songwriter Peter Jones. He wrote the ballad that tells the story of the Hunt family.
You can read the letters and learn more about the story at
Kilkelly Letters
For a review of a recent concert, Spring 2024, click HERE
What they say..
We had a wonderful evening with Jeff Snow. He shared beautiful tunes and stories from 5 Celtic lands. From Wedding music and a children's song dating back to 1650, to patriotic, seafaring and church tunes. Jeff brought Celtic Culture & History to life. He shared immigrant stories, personal encounters from his musical journey, and insights into his instruments: Guitar,Bouzouki and his meaningful Autoharp.
An outstanding evening of music, history and community.
Marion Knoll-Museum Coordinator Gardner Museum, Gardner Mass.
I've been waking up to Jeff's Amazing Grace on my clock radio, Good Stuff, it sounds great. The only constant in life is change. At least we have music."
Steve Trott, The Highwaymen (Michael Row the Boat Ahore) The Highwaymen
Musician and raconteur Jeff Snow combines the music,stories and a wee bit of history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a concert event that will keep you on the edge of your seat."
wicked local.com
"Jeff's Celtic Music and Stories program was SRO, and 90 + minutes of pure enjoyment."
Ann Thompson, Essex Ct. Library Association
"Jeff Snow brings the rich tradition of Classic Celtic music to life."
Joseph Carvalho III Retired President Springfield Museums, Springfield Ma.
"A painter paints pictures on canvas. Musicians paint their pictures on silence." Leopold Stokowski
A February 2018 interview broadcast on QATV Quincy Massachusetts.
Photo by Lauren Hourihan Photography Wilbraham Massachusetts
