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Taking their West Coast fiddle vibe to the home of the tiny string instrument with the big sound, Coastline will perform and collaborate with other musicians, attend workshops and tour the countryside.
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To get there, the group has set the stage for a special fundraiser show, Reaching for Ireland, happening June 9 at First Church of Christ, Scientist (1205 Pandora Ave.).
Joining the youth ensemble is Irish singer songwriter Terry Boyle and songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Anne Louise Genest, as well as Hernandez.
Like many in the group, 16-year-old Soli Callo started with taking private fiddle lessons with Hernandez. Callo credits her teacher with building her confidence onstage, and gaining knowledge about the fiddle that has improved her skills on the strings.
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Reaching for Ireland kicks off at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (June 9).
Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets (adults $20/students $15) are available at Long & McQuade, IvyB次元官网网址檚 Bookshop and Out of Ireland.
