The LLCC Recital Series will feature the Celtic-influenced music of Skibbereen on Sunday, Jan. 25. The performance begins at 4 p.m. in the Trutter Center on LLCC’s Springfield campus, and is free and open to the public.

Founded out of a love for Celtic-influenced music, Skibbereen has been providing Springfield with its interpretation of old and new Celtic music for the past four years. Founder Hank Helton started the band on guitar. After playing a bit of musical chairs with the lineup, Rachel Gamble joined on violin and vocals, and Colin Helton (Hank’s son) joined on drums. Colin has since moved to guitar and vocals with the addition of Danny Kerwin on bass and Matt Scherer on drums. The band has just released its second CD, containing almost all original material.

The set list will include: “The Leaving of Liverpool,” “When Love Comes Around,” “What’s Got Into Marley?,” “Castle Kelly” and others.

Other upcoming performances in the LLCC Recital Series include:
Feb. 1: River Ramblers bluegrass
March 22: Brick House Brass Quintet
April 19: Jane Hartman Jazz Trio