Book me for a concert!
978-340-8229 ~ kate@katechadbourne.com
I love to create warm and festive occasions at libraries, schools, art centers, museums, or even in your own home.
My performances combine harp, singing, Irish traditional tales, poems, piano, Irish flute, tin whistle, chances to sing, speak a little Irish, and to laugh and enjoy being together.
People often tell me they leave one of my shows or workshops feeling something between wildly hopeful and elated.
We have a good time!
Contact me to explore the possibilities. I welcome all inquiries, inspirations, and wild imaginings.
If you are a teacher or school administrator
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Kind Words about My Programs
I don’t think I’ve ever seen the kids so engaged with any other storyteller. ~ Westfield Athenaeum
Our annual date with Kate! This master performer shares Celtic tales and songs, from earthy to sublime, accompanying herself on harp and charming one and all with her great voice, keen eye for material, sly wink or two and winning smile. ~ StorySpace, Cambridge, MA
Kate’s generous skills are unmistakable and defy enumeration–only beginning with her ability to delight the audience, her musical chops, and the crackling, mutable energy of a true scéalaí. Her performance warmed everyone on a chilly December day: her name filled the room, and her joy and cheer sent the audience home with burgeoning, spirited hearts.” ~ Muir Haman, Lunenburg Public Library
Thank you for your fantastic performance on Thursday evening— a perfect combination of story and song! ~ Deborah Foster, Harvard University
Thank you for such a magical evening! Your lovely voice and warm and engaging spirit made the evening so special and so memorable. ~ Judi Stein, 6 Bridges Gallery
Kate is a warm and gracious performer. She had everyone singing along and sitting on the edge of their seats for some of the stories. Our audience loved her Irishy celebration. ~ Sharon Bernard, director of the Fitchburg Public Library
Kate Chadbourne made our performance space sparkle with energy, romance, wistfulness, and joy. Her stories are beautifully told and delightful; her creative juices are boundless and engage the audience as willing and enthusiastic players in her program. And the music, both sung and played on her lovely Celtic harp….Oh, that is pure magic. What a smashing evening this was! ~ Deborah J. Weiner, Monroe Saturday Nights
I just wanted to thank you and let you know how thrilled I was about how well your concert went on Sunday. I have heard nothing but wonderful things from both staff and patrons! ~ Watertown Free Public Library
Joyous! What word better describes your concert? You have a marvelous knack for engaging the audience and they absolutely loved you, and so did I. ~ Merrimack Public Library
You were a great asset and fabulous contributor. Thank you so much for sharing your stories, music, energy and enthusiasm for the Irish culture. You mesmerized our Lower School community! ~ Waynflete School, Portland, ME
Kate, I can’t get over how seamlessly you wove together music, storytelling, singing, Irish language, Irish culture, and discussion of stories–let alone the generous, joyful creativity that threaded through it all! Your performance was everything I hoped for, and even more. ~ Holy Cross University
Thank you again for coming to our STEAM day. You had the students and staff captivated with your stories, music, and poetry activities! ~ Karen Gingrich, Teacher and Coordinator of the STEAM DAY at Belmont Middle School, Belmont, NH
Thank you for another shining day woven with stories and delight, a tapestry of wonder! ~ Pat Piscetta, Library Media Specialist, Belmont Middle School
Thank you with all of my heart to Kate Chadbourne for a magnificent “Yoga with Live Music” event this past Friday. I was thrilled to have her back for her magical and celestial harp music and song. ~ Nadia Puttini, yoga teacher and founder of Bare Sole Yoga
Thank you so much, Kate, for giving us all such a wonderful evening. Your ears must be burning because I’ve been talking about how wonderful you were with my family all day! ~ Mary Barroll, Library Director, Princeton Public Library
Kate Chadbourne’s love of performing and everything Irish was the perfect pairing for a delightful St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Kate charmed the audience with her storytelling, and her singing and playing warmed the hearts of those who attended. Many, many positive comments from the audience members ~ Charlotte Wood, Assistant Library Director, Wilmington Memorial Library
I have performed throughout New England including:
Libraries, Festivals, Conferences, and Museums ~ Boston Public Library; Castle Hill (Ipswich); The Haffenreffer Museum (Providence); The Mariposa Museum (Peterborough, NH); The Goodnow Public Library (Sudbury); The Irish Cultural Center (Canton); The 1714 Meeting House, Lynnfield Historical Society; Smithsonian Odyssey Tour of Ireland; Sharing the Fire Storytelling Festival; The Saco Museum (Saco, ME); Cary Memorial Library (Lexington); Maine Writers’ Conference; Revels Salon Series, Commander’s Mansion (Watertown); 6 Bridges Gallery (Maynard)
Colleges and Universities ~ Harvard University; Boston College; Brown University; University College Galway (Ireland); Magee College, University of Ulster (Derry, Northern Ireland); University College Cork (Ireland); Johnson & Wales University; Providence College; Bridgewater State College; Plymouth State College; Western Michigan University; Celtic Institute of North America; The Irish Consulate (Boston)
Art Centers, Coffeehouses, and Concert Halls ~ Club Passim (Cambridge); Red Door Coffeehouse (Framingham); The Center for Arts (Natick); First Parish Church (Watertown); Amazing Things Art Center (Natick); Bookseller Café (Medford); The Emerson Umbrella (Concord); Springstep Performing Arts Center (Medford); Portland Stage Company (Portland, ME); The Performing Arts Center (Westford); Café Ziba (Acton); The Java Room (Chelmsford); The Side Door Coffeehouse (Jamaica Plain); King Hooper Café (Marblehead); Hammond Castle (Gloucester)