Mon 12/11 - Annual Celtic Holiday Show w Robin Bullock, Ken Kolodner & Elke Baker

Monday, December 11th Institute of Musical Traditions presents our Annual Celtic Holiday Show w Robin Bullock, Ken Kolodner & Elke Baker at 7:30pm. Tickets : $20 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $25 door | children / students $15/20.

Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD

Robin Bullock returns to the Institute of Musical Traditions for our annual Celtic holiday concert, with Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer) and fiddler Elke Baker! The music of Christmas, perfectly suited to the ageless tones of the acoustic guitar, comes to life in Robin Bullock's concert of carols and hymns spanning over 600 years, drawn from his bestselling holiday recordings A Guitar for Christmas and Christmas Eve is Here.

Internationally recognized as a master Celtic instrumentalist, Robin celebrates the many moods of the Yuletide season in gorgeous guitar interpretations, augmenting his six-string virtuosity with selections on cittern, mandolin and piano. Combining familiar favorites such as What Child is This, The First Noel, O Little Town of Bethlehem and his show-stopping solo guitar arrangement of Carol of the Bells with lesser-known pieces such as the traditional Scottish carol Rorate, the Irish Wexford Carol and the Shetland Islands fiddle tune, Christmas Day in the Morning, Robin weaves a spell from centuries of tradition and the joy of the season, creating an unforgettable evening of acoustic Christmas cheer.

Ken Kolodner
Ken Kolodner is widely recognized as one of “one of today’s most accomplished, musical hammered dulcimer artists...” (Elderly) and a fine old-time fiddler. Ken has performed for over 30 years as a soloist and in ensembles with Scottish national fiddle champion Elke Baker, his son Brad Kolodner (clawhammer banjo, banjola, vocals), with Helicon (with Chris Norman and Robin Bullock), Greenfire (with Laura Risk), and with many others. He has been featured numerous times on NPR, The Thistle and the Shamrock, All Things Considered, Performance Today, the CBC, the Voice of America, Germany National Radio, and countless radio shows.

Elke Baker
U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Elke Baker has played all over North America and in places as far-flung as Japan, West Africa, and Scotland, as well at The Birchmere (with Ken Kolodner) and the Kennedy Center in her hometown of Washington, D.C. She brings a scholar's depth of knowledge and an extremely engaging manner to her performances, as well as an intimate knowledge of just what makes people want to dance.

Doors open half an hour before showtime, online ticketing ends at 2pm day-of show. After 2pm please purchase tickets at the door. 

Previous events

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023, IMT Presents Brendan Mulvihill. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7:30pm| $25 adv (+$2 box office fee) $30 door Though PayPal is used as our credit and debit card processor, no, you don't have to have a PayPal account. When you click "payment method" you will see a yellow button that says "checkout with PayPal". You will still be able to use a credit or debit card at that point. Please add your phone number and home address to the notes field so that we may contact you in the event of cancelation, or to thank you with a letter for donations as appropriate.

IMT recommends that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and recommends all patrons be vaccinated. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well.

Thursday, May 18th, 2022, IMT & The Americana Stage Present Dirk & Amelia Powell. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7:30pm | Tickets are $20 in advance (+$2 box office fee) and $25 at the door. Doors open half an hour before showtime.

Though PayPal is used as our credit and debit card processor, no, you don't have to have a PayPal account. When you click "payment method" you will see a yellow button that says "checkout with PayPal". You will still be able to use a credit or debit card at that point. Please add your phone number and home address to the notes field so that we may contact you in the event of cancelation, or to thank you with a letter for donations as appropriate.

IMT recommends that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and recommends all patrons be vaccinated. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well.

The Maryland Premiere of ALL WIGGED OUT will be on Thursday, April 27 at the Silver Spring Civic Center at 7pm. Tickets are $25. Event sponsors pay $500. Goal is to raise $10K for Hope Connections for Cancer, whose motto is “No one should go through cancer alone.”

Tickets are $25 and you're welcome to submit additional donations.

Monday April 10th, 2023
Institute of Musical Traditions presents Spælimenninir.
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza | 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | 7:30pm
Tickets are $25 in advance (+$2 box office fee) and $30 at the door Doors open half an hour before showtime. The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Friday March 31st, 2023
Institute of Musical Traditions presents Robin Bullock and Steve Baughman.
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7.30pm
Tickets are $20in advance (+$2 box office fee) and $25 at the door IMT requires that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and others but will no longer require proof of vaccination. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well. If you have already purchased tickets, let us know by emailing office@imtfolk.org.

Doors open half an hour before showtime. The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Friday March 10th, 2023
Institute of Musical Traditions presents Dervish.
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7.30pm
Tickets are $25 in advance (+$2 box office fee) and $30 at the door / Students and children $20/25

IMT requires that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and others but will no longer require proof of vaccination. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well. If you have already purchased tickets, let us know by emailing office@imtfolk.org.

Doors open half an hour before showtime. The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Friday March 10th, 2023
Institute of Musical Traditions presents Dervish.
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7.30pm
Tickets are $25 in advance (+$2 box office fee) and $30 at the door / Students and children $20/25

IMT requires that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and others but will no longer require proof of vaccination. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well. If you have already purchased tickets, let us know by emailing office@imtfolk.org.

Doors open half an hour before showtime. The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Feb27

Monday February 27th, 2023 Institute of Musical Traditions presents the Class of 88 w Jon Carroll, Deanna Bogart and Bill Starks. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7.30pm Tickets are $25 in advance (+$2 box office fee) and $30 at the door.

IMT requires that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and others but will no longer require proof of vaccination. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well. If you have already purchased tickets, let us know by emailing office@imtfolk.org.

Doors open half an hour before showtime. The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Monday February 20th, 2023 Institute of Musical Traditions presents Breabach. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7.30pm Tickets are $20 in advance (+$2 box office fee) and $25 at the door or $15/20 for students and children.

IMT requires that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and others but will no longer require proof of vaccination. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well. If you have already purchased tickets, let us know by emailing office@imtfolk.org.

Doors open half an hour before showtime. The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Monday February 20th, 2023 Institute of Musical Traditions presents Breabach. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7.30pm Tickets are $20 in advance (+$2 box office fee) and $25 at the door or $15/20 for students and children.

IMT requires that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and others but will no longer require proof of vaccination. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well. If you have already purchased tickets, let us know by emailing office@imtfolk.org.

Doors open half an hour before showtime. The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Wednesday, December 14th IMT presents NORDENSONG with special guest ANDREA HOAG. Seekers Church | 276 Carroll Street NW, Washington, DC 20012 | Tickets: $20 advance (+$2 service fee) / $25 at door

IMT requires that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and others but will no longer require proof of vaccination. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well. If you have already purchased tickets, let us know by emailing office@imtfolk.org.

Doors open half an hour before showtime. The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Monday, December 12th IMT presents our Annual Celtic Holiday Show w Robin Bullock, Ken Kolodner & Elke Baker. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7.30pm | Tickets: $20 advance (+$2 service fee) / $25 at door (children and students w ID $15 / 20)

IMT requires that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and others but will no longer require proof of vaccination. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well. If you have already purchased tickets, let us know by emailing office@imtfolk.org.

Doors open half an hour before showtime. The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Monday, December 12th IMT presents our Annual Celtic Holiday Show w Robin Bullock, Ken Kolodner & Elke Baker. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7.30pm | Tickets: $20 advance (+$2 service fee) / $25 at door (children and students w ID $15 / 20)

IMT requires that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and others but will no longer require proof of vaccination. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well. If you have already purchased tickets, let us know by emailing office@imtfolk.org.

Doors open half an hour before showtime. The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Friday, December 2nd IMT presents Windborne. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7.30pm | Tickets: $20 advance (+$2 service fee) / $25 at door (children and students w ID $15 / 20) The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

Friday, December 2nd IMT presents Windborne. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7.30pm | Tickets: $20 advance (+$2 service fee) / $25 at door (children and students w ID $15 / 20) The Check-out with PayPal button allows you to pay with your credit card or with your PayPal account.

IMT requires that masks be worn by attendees to protect themselves and others but will no longer require proof of vaccination. Please do not attend any IMT concerts if you are not feeling well. If you have already purchased tickets, let us know by emailing office@imtfolk.org.

Doors open half an hour before showtime.

Though PayPal is used as our credit and debit card processor, no, you don't have to have a PayPal account. When you click "payment method" you will see a yellow button that says "checkout with PayPal". You will still be able to use a credit or debit card at that point. Please add your phone number and home address to the notes field so that we may contact you in the event of cancelation, or to thank you with a letter for donations as appropriate.