SCCC Presents: DERVISH

Friday, May 1, 2026
Doors @ 6:30pm
Show 7:30pm

All Ages

TICKETS:

🎟️ Premium: $55 ✨This section is in the front of the Hall with padded seats
🎟️ “Early Bird” GA: $25
🎟️ GA: $30
🎟️ Youth 5-17 GA: $15

BUY TICKETS HERE!

** For ADA seating, contact sccc@seb.org or (707) 823-1511 in advance. **

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Photo © Colin Gillen/framelight.ie

At the end of 2019 Dervish received a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the BBC, a fitting tribute to the band after over 30 years of recording and performing all over the world. Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rio to Glastonbury. They accompanied the Irish President on state visits to Latvia and Lithuania and Prime Minister of Ireland on a trade mission to China as Cultural Ambassadors taking time out to play an impromptu session on the Great Wall of China. Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.

The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant. . they carry Irish history with them.” Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances, which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs.  Their studio and live albums – 13 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.

Photo © Colin Gillen/framelight.ie

They are regular visitors to the US, performing sell out shows from coast to coast. However, their fan base stretches across several continents, including Europe, Asia, and South America. They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden! In 2018 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder Records and will be releasing their first album on the label in 2018 featuring guest appearances by artists including Vince Gill, Steve Earl, David Gray and many others.

All six members of Dervish are steeped in the musical traditions of counties Sligo and Leitrim in north-west Ireland. It’s an area which matches Atlantic coastline with storied mountains and rural landscapes. It has inspired a host of musicians, artists and writers, including the Nobel Prize-winning poet W. B. Yeats.

In 2004 Dervish were given their home towns highest honour when they were given the freedom of Sligo City in a civic reception, an accolade they share with Yeats himself, Michael Flatley and Countess Markievicz. Dervish were formed in 1989 when four of the founding members met while playing informal sessions in the pubs of Sligo. – Shane Mitchell (accordion),Liam Kelly (flute/whistle), Brian McDonagh (mandola/mandolin) and Michael Holmes (bouzouki). They were soon joined by Roscommon born singer and bodhran (drum) player Cathy Jordan, and later by all Ireland Fiddle Champion Tom Morrow in 1998. It’s a remarkable and at times electric combination – “capable of playing with note-perfect accuracy and perfect control at nearly supersonic levels” (Irish Voice, New York).

But Dervish marry technical brilliance with a rare sensibility, born of an understanding of the music and many years of playing together. The Irish Times said their “integrity makes the group a formidable heir to the throne abandoned by The Bothy Band, if not a serious contender for The Chieftains’ international space.” The News Journal (Delaware) described Dervish as: “The most compelling, most soulful Irish traditional folk band playing today. If you ever find yourself in the beautiful town of Sligo on the wild Atlantic way, check out the music sessions that take place in many establishments. The members of Dervish enjoy playing tunes back where it all began.

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ATTENDING THE SHOW – WHAT TO KNOW:

Parking

Free and easy parking! Two parking lots available (390 Morris St & behind the Annex at 425 Morris St. There is also street parking. WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO CARPOOL!

Can’t Make it?

There are no ticket refunds, however, if you cannot make it to the show you may transfer your ticket(s) to another person. Simply forward the confirmation email to them and let them know the name the tickets are under.

Venue Policies

• No outside food or drink is allowed except for empty, refillable water bottles
• Drinks (beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages) and snacks (chips, popcorn, candy, etc.) will be available for purchase inside the Main Hall
• This is a drug free zone/venue
• All persons and items entering the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center are subject to search
• Patrons with prohibited bags, cases, or other items will be asked to return the item to their vehicle
• Items prohibited to enter Sebastopol Community Cultural include, but are not limited to: Firearms of any size or type, other weapons and knives of any size or type, pepper spray, mace, or other chemicals, animals other than Registered Service Dogs, alcohol, illegal substances, or drug paraphernalia, professional-grade audio, photo, or video recording equipment, cans, bottles, or outside food and beverages.

— FAQs —

I don’t have the QR code for my tickets, what do I do?

All tickets will be WILL CALL. We can look up your ticket order by the ticket purchaser’s name, email address, or the purchase confirmation number.

Members of my ticket group are arriving separately, do we have to wait to enter together?

You do not need to wait! We’re able to check in each individual ticket within a ticket order. If you’re a group of 3 and your 3rd person is running late – no problem! Just make sure they have the QR code/know the name the tickets were bought under and we will check in the remainder of your group when they arrive.

Do you have ADA seating for individuals with wheelchairs, walkers, etc.?

Yes! For seated events we have several locations marked for ADA seating. If all ADA spots are already occupied when you arrive, please see an usher or other member of staff to assist you.

I can’t make it to the show anymore, do you do refunds?

There are no refunds, however you may transfer your tickets to another individual by forwarding your QR code/confirmation email or letting them know whose name the ticket(s) are under.

NOTE: People often use social media (Facebook, Instagram, NextDoor, etc.) for ticket transfers. Please use caution and, whenever possible, only do ticket transfers with people you know and/or trust.

Trouble with Your Ticket Order?

Reach out to tickets@seb.org with questions. Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm.

Please note there are no refunds.