Two of the legends of Irish music come together on fiddle and guitar in the natural amplification of Mills Hall to share an evening of pulsing dance tunes and poignant songs.

The two albums they recorded with box player Paddy O'Brien some 25 years ago are now classics - and these musicians have not slowed down since. The list of groups and virtuoso performers with whom James and Daithi have toured and recorded over the past two decades - not to mention their own solo albums - reads like a Who's Who of Irish music including Planxty, Patrick Street, Trian, and Daithi's current group, Altan. These two veterans are excited to be sharing a stage again after so many years.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at B-Side on State St., Borders Books (east and west), Orange Tree Imports, Spruce Tree Music, and Star Liquor for $12 in advance, or day of show for $14. For more information, call (608) 251-1072 or e-mail rcnewton@facstaff.wisc.edu.

Brittany's finest touring band returns to the States after a 10-year hiatus for a reunion tour that is not to be missed. Scots-born singer and bouzouki player, Jamie McMenemy, formerly of the Battlefield, mixes his Scottish ballads with the infectious dance tunes featuring flute virtuoso Jean-Michel Veillon, Celtic Fiddle Fest's Christian LeMaître on fiddle, and Arcady alumnus Nicolas Quemener on guitar. Kornog's level of musicianship and energy wowed Celtic music crowds during their frequent visits to Madison in the mid-80s - this is a rare opportunity for those who missed those incredible concerts and for the many who have had to wait impatiently for their return.

Tickets will be available after September 14 at B-Side on State St., Borders Books (east and west), Orange Tree Imports, Spruce Tree Music, and Star Liquor for $15 in advance, or day of show for $17. For more information, call (608) 251-1072 or e-mail rcnewton@facstaff.wisc.edu.

Saturday, November 18, 8 pm - Union Theater, UW Campus: La Bottine Souriante - Quebec's most popular touring band stepped it up a notch a couple of years ago and features a complete brass section to support the driving fiddle and accordion tunes of the French-Canadian tradition. This high-energy show will have the whole house dancing in their seat.

The Celtic Music Association of Madison, Wisconsin is an organization of unpaid volunteers that has been bringing traditional musicians from the Celtic countries to Madison for nearly twenty years. Donations are gratefully accepted and help keep ticket prices down and the variety of great musicians broad. Contact CMA at cma@celticmadison.org or (608) 251-1072. Our Web site, celticmadison.org, posts an event calendar of regional Celtic music events, classes, activities, and links to local performers.