House Concert with Colúr: An Evening of Irish Music and Sean-nós Dance in Mendocino

Mendocino Area, California — Thursday, June 4, 2026 — An intimate evening of Irish traditional music and sean-nós dance will take place at a private home in the Mendocino area, featuring the acclaimed trio Colúr, followed by a community Irish session open to musicians and listeners.

Guests are invited to gather for a relaxed, close-up house concert experience that brings together music, rhythm, and tradition in a warm, informal setting. The evening continues after the performance with an open Irish session, welcoming local musicians to join in and share tunes.

Where: Mendocino area, California (private residence, details provided upon RSVP)
When: Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 7:00pm – 10:30pm
What: House concert with Colúr + Irish session to follow
Cost: Suggested donation $20 (sliding scale — pay what you can; no one turned away for lack of funds)
RSVP:
Andrea McFarland
📧 mcfarland.andrea@gmail.com
📩 Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/mcfarland.andrea

About Colúr
Colúr (from the Irish word for “pigeon”) is a dynamic trio blending Irish traditional music and dance into a vibrant, living expression of the tradition. Featuring Autumn Rhodes (flute, concertina, vocals), Ben Roberts (fiddle, bouzouki), and Maldon Meehan (foot percussion, sean-nós and set dance), the group brings together deep musicality, rhythm, and movement in an engaging performance style that bridges stage and session.
More information: https://colurmusic.com

Colúr embarks on its first tour this summer, sharing the joy of Irish music, dance, and community-centered performances.

Artists
Maldon Meehan
Maldon Meehan is an Irish dancer, teacher, and tradition bearer with over 35 years of experience. She began dancing in Portland and later deepened her study through years of summer immersion in Ireland. Set dance remains her first dance language and a guiding force in her work.
She holds a Master’s degree in Ethnochoreology from the University of Limerick and is a graduate of The Evergreen State College. Maldon teaches and performs Irish set and sean-nós dance throughout the United States and internationally, both in person and through her online teaching community.
At the heart of her work is a love of welcoming new dancers—the moment when something “clicks” and joy emerges in movement. She continues to explore the living tradition of Irish dance, sharing it with communities wherever she goes.
Website: www.maldonmeehan.com

Autumn Rhodes
Autumn Rhodes was raised in a home filled with Irish music and picked up the tin whistle at age 12 in rural Indiana. She began performing professionally the following year and has toured extensively throughout the United States ever since.

Her career includes performances and tours with Soltré, Míra, The Colleens, Purest Green, Edington, Barton & Rhodes, The Bardic Apostles, Kennedy’s Kitchen, and The Wrenboys. She has also performed in Irish dance productions such as Siamsa, Celtic Fire, and Kaleidoscope, and has collaborated with artists including Julie Henigan, Maldon Meehan, and Susan Mashiyama.

Now based in New York City, she performs and teaches music while continuing to tour nationally.
Website: www.autumnrhodes.com

Ben Roberts
Ben Roberts is a musician specializing in fiddle and cello with a strong foundation in traditional Irish music. Originally from Denver, he is now based between New York City and Boston.

He has been teaching music since 2020 and works with both Club Passim School of Music and Needham Public Schools. He studied with acclaimed musicians including Melissa Kraut and Liz Knowles and performs regularly in Boston’s Irish traditional music scene.

Ben is especially drawn to intimate performance settings—particularly Irish sessions where music is shared informally and communally. He performs regularly in Boston, including weekly sessions at The Irish Village and The Druid.

Website: www.benrobertscellist.com