Rakish

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@ Fiddle and guitar, Celtic tunes and American roots, played by two people who have spent years learning how much room to leave each other. Rakish comes to the Matthews on Sunday afternoon, August 23. Listen Two Players, One Conversation Maura Shawn Scanlin Fiddle and clawhammer banjo Conor Hearn Guitar They have played the Library of Congress, Celtic Colours in Cape Breton, the Festival of Small Halls on Prince Edward Island, the Corvallis Celtic Festival, and an official showcase at Folk Alliance. Between tours they teach at fiddle camps around the country. “Guitar and fiddle lock in together like puzzle pieces.” WBUR “Lush arrangements that deliver an intimate but bold sound.” Irish Echo “Experts in Irish, Scottish, and American folk.” The Bluegrass Situation Why we booked them A Room That Rewards Two Players Rakish plays old material without treating it like a museum piece, and writes new material that sounds like it has been around a while. That balance is hard, and it carries best in a room where you can hear the bow leave the string. Ours is that room — 283 seats, a stage that has been here since 1906, and nothing between the players and the back row. Know Before You Go DateSunday, August 23, 2026 Doors1:30 PM Show2:00 PM SeatingGeneral admission AgesAll ages welcome Tickets$25 WhereThe Matthews Opera House, 614 N Main St, Spearfish Sunday Afternoon, Two O’Clock General admission, all ages, twenty-five dollars. It is a small room, and this is the kind of show that fills it. Buy Tickets General Admission Matthews Opera House & Art Center 605-642-7973 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live