Doors open at 6:45 PM

Flute/penny whistle, guitar, violin, keyboard & accordion

NY-based all-female ensemble led by All Ireland flute & whistle champion Joanie Madden.

Formed in 1985, CTL has played around the world, including the White House, the Olympics and all of the biggest venues.  In addition to 17 grand CDs, one, “An Irish Homecoming” was videotaped and aired over PBS, winning an Emmy.

In June, 2021, Joanie Madden was honored with the NEA’s  National  Heritage Fellowship, which is the nation’s highest honor for traditional & folk artists.

CTL’s shows always offer a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements, and stunning step dancing. And Joanie leads the show will great humor and personality.

“It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do.” – The Boston Globe

CTL’s music is “passionate, tender & rambunctious.” – New York Times