A Swannanoa Solstice

Sun, Dec 21 • 2 pm & 7 pm

Celebrate the season at the beloved local tradition that has captivated audiences for over 20 years! Experience a dynamic mix of new and returning artists, bringing you a festive variety of Celtic, American roots, and world-influenced music. This winter, join a heartwarming tribute to Appalachian culture, filled with holiday cheer.

Featured artists:

John Doyle & Mick McAuley

Becky Stone, emcee

Zoe & Cloyd

Josh Goforth

EJ Jones & the Piper Jones Band

Elizabeth McCorvey

Spotlight on A Swannanoa Solstice:

John Doyle was a founding member of the Irish-American supergroup Solas where Mick McAuley became a long-standing member of the band

Elizabeth McCorvey—a musician and mental health therapist—is making her A Swannanoa Solstice debut

Emcee Becky Stone has performed various Chautauqua characters including Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, and Josephine Baker