Brian Conway and Donna Long (Special Event)

New York-born fiddler Brian Conway is a leading exponent of the highly ornamented Sligo fiddling style made famous by the late Michael Coleman. The winner of two All-Ireland junior titles in 1973 and 1974 and the All-Ireland senior championship of 1986, Brian remains faithful to the rich tradition handed down to him. The distinctness of his tone, the lift of his playing, and the deft ornamentation he brings to the tunes have placed him in the ranks of the finest Irish fiddlers of any style, Sligo or otherwise. He has performed all over North America. His talents have also been enthusiastically received throughout Ireland and the rest of Europe. His numerous CDs, including First Through the Gate, A Tribute to Andy McGann, and Consider the Source, exemplify the versatility characteristic of his concerts and festival appearances.

Donna Long, a world-class performer in her own right, is particularly well known to the Irish music community in the Baltimore?Washington area. She has played fiddle and piano with Cherish the Ladies and has been featured with and accompanied all those best known in Irish music today. She is recognized as one of the foremost keyboard players in the world of Irish music.

At the home of Karen Helbrecht and Gordon Johnston in the Del Ray section of Alexandria. Call 703.548.5784 or e-mail Karen and Gordon for directions. Suggested donation of $15, with all proceeds to the performers.

For a preview of their music, go to www.brianconway.com or www.donnalongpiano.com.