Martin & Eliza Carthy

How it’s New York: Happening in New York, Friday April 10th, 8pm

How it’s Irish: features well known musicians to many in the Irish Trad scene

Friday 10 April, 8 pm: Legends Series concert featuring Martin & Eliza Carthy

Martin Carthy is one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. His daughter, Eliza, is a truly inventive and innovative singer and fiddle-player, and a gifted musical conceptualist. She is arguably, the most impressive and engaging performer of a generation. Last year, they released a CD together,The Moral of the Elephant.At St. John’s Church, 81 Christopher Street, Manhattan. Contribution: general public, $25; members, $20; fulltime students and children under 15, $15.

Since we expect this concert to be a sellout, we recommend booking ahead. You can order via Eventbrite (extra charge applies) or send a check (made out to FMSNY) to FMSNY, 444 West 54th Street #7, New York NY 10019. Info: (646) 628-4604.