Whitsongs Community Sing

November sing rescheduled to Nov 16 at Java Monkey 7-9 in Decatur.  Experienced and inexperienced singers welcome! 

Whit Connah Memorial Acapella Community Sing

Thurs. 6/29/17 7-10 Java Monkey in Decatur Meet me and my singing buddies on the porch! ez parking lower level Decatur Library -the exit on the church side puts you at a 2 minute walk to JaMo!

Whit Connah Memorial Acapella Community Sing

Friday 5/26/17 7-10 at The Java Monkey in Decatur marks our second singing event honoring our dearly departed friend and great singer Whit Connah. Meet me there for sea shanties, gospel songs, drinking songs and any kind of song that brings people together. Want to lead a song or want more info? call Moira 404-441-7848

4/27 Community Sing @Java Monkey in Decatur 7-9

Our New Monthly Community singing event, the "Whit Connah Memorial Acapella Community Sing" kicks off 4/27/17 at JaMo in Decatur. See Details and future dates and locations as they become available for this monthly event on Moira Nelligan's FB page. Email moiranelligan@icloud.com if you would like to lead a song or get more information. Experienced and inexperienced singers welcome. All ages welcome. 

All Ages Group Roots Music Workshop- Multiple Instruments Welcome

Check out my monthly group workshop/jam series on Sunday afternoon. 3:30 5:00. Upcoming dates: April 30, May 21, June 25, July 23 . Doors open at 3:00 for tuneup and warm up. Suitable for most roots music instruments. $30 tuition. Bring a buddy and get 1/2 price! Advanced beginners and intermediates welcome. Call Moira at 404–441–7848 or email moiranelligan@icloud.com to rsvp or for more info. Read more on the workshop/jam page!

taking a break from farmers market fiddle duty. hoping to make a return spring '17.

Wonderful Wednesdays! get your weekly fiddle music fix at the Decatur Farmers' Market 4 to 7 Wednesdays!

Moira will be joined by her pickin' buddies, songster sisters and students at the weekly hoedown on the green -corner of Clairmont and Commerce in Downtown Decatur.

Big Tex Closed!

Stay tuned for announcement on our new venue!

 

4th Sunday Song Swap 6 to 9 at private home in Decatur. For address 404-441-7848

SPRING GROUP CLASS Intro to Fiddle For Violinists

4/12-5/17  7to8pm  $180. Appropriate for intermediate and advanced violinists, middle-school age through adult. Downtown Decatur Location. Develop ear skills and learn a few fiddle tunes from Irish and Appalachian traditions.  comtact Moira at 404–441-7848  or Moiranelligan@iCloud.com for more info. 

Moira's MusicParlor and Sycamore Place Gallery Art and Music Holiday Party Dec 2!

12/2/17 5-8 Sing Alongs and Fiddle Tunes! Holiday Music and Art Sale! Gift Certs available for art and music classes. Open House!

Moira's Music Parlor Debut Show 10/15

located @Sycamore Place Gallery in Decatur
3:00 workshop see workshop page for reservation and other details. 
5:00 Show with the Crescent City Cut-Ups old time time stringband $15 cash donation at the door. 
6:30 Potluck open to public. Dinner music provided by Moira and special guests. 

Special Workshop@4 and PARTY@6 sat 8/26/17!

with guest teacher/fiddler Abigail Shelton  celebrating Moira's NEW DECATUR STUDIO! details on workshop page. 

Next Whitsongs Communiy Sing 9/7 at Java Monkey7pm

come join us! Observe or sing-along to gospel/sea shanties/work songs and other group friendly songs.  email Moiranelligan@iCloud.com for details. 

Whitsongs Community Sing 7/27

Thurs. 6/27/17 Java Monkey 7pm in Decatur.  Meet me and my singing buddies on the porch! ez parking lower level Decatur Library -the exit on the church side puts you at a 2 minute walk to JaMo! We welcome experienced and inexperienced singers!

Crescent City Cut-Ups Stringband

Workshop 3:00  taught by Moira and members of the band 
Show 5:00.  
PotLuck 6:30 
see workshop page for pricing details. $15 cash donation at the door for show. 
join us for potluck if you can! Moira and so. Mickey may just whip out their fiddles for a few potluck tunes. 
404-441-7848 for more info text/call

"Tuesdays With Moira" at Big Tex Decatur 6 to 8. Fiddle music with Moira and her awesome music guest stars! One or two of Moira's students will also make a guest appearance each week!

4th Sunday Song Swap/Potluck Apr.27 private home 404-441-7848

2nd Sunday Jam Apr.13, 4 to 6 Moira's House.

Summer Family Folk Music Fridays! All Fridays June and the 2nd and 4th Fridays in July.

June 7: 6:00 potluck and family concert at 7:00 with the Moira and George of the Dixie Jigs and special guest cellist Marla Majett.. Location: The Church at Decatur Heights at 735 Sycamore Dr. Decatur, GA. Community Room (next to gym). Concert free for students and their families,  $5.00 donation per person for non student families.

June14,  7:00 Song Circle with Moira and Friends at the Church $5.00 per person donation for non student families.

June 21, 7:00 Field trip to Clarkston Community Center for the Friday night Folk Dance. $8:00 under 16 free.

June 28 6:00 potluck and family concert at 7:00 featuring members of local Appalachian musicians The Stone Mountain Wobblers. $5.00 per person donation for non student families.

July 12 7:00 Family Dance with live fiddle music location details TBA

July 26 6:00 Potluck and 7:00 Song Party and Student Jam at the Church. $5.00 per person donation for non student families.

April "4th Sunday" Song Swap

email moiranelligan@iCloud.com for directions to Pine Lake location. 5:00 potluck/6:00 sing. We go til about 9:00. Plenty of sing alongs but solos are also welcome.

Cellist Rushad Eggleston House Concert

Grammy nominated, ground breaking and innovative cellist Rushad Eggleston in concert! Space is limited: go to Moira Nelligan's Facebook page for details and tickets or call 404-441-7848

Song Swap

Monthly "Last Sunday" Song Swap this Sunday 2/24 at private home in Pine Lake. email Moiranelligan@icloud.com for directions. Potluck at 5:00 Sing at 6:00 sing alongs as well as solo opportunities!

Jan Song Swap

Potluck at 5:00. Singing starts at 6:00 832 Sycamore Dr. Decatur, 30030. Any and all genres welcome!

Jam dates. Jan/Feb/Mar 2013

Nelligan School Second Sunday Open House/Open Jam at the Java Monkey Cafe in Decatur 3 to 5 All levels/all ages welcome! Come meet the teachers and check us out!
Jan 13, Feb.10, Mar.10

"Little Christmas" Family Roots Music Concert

Join Moira Nelligan and the Dixie Jigs (George Norman and Mickey Nelligan and step dancer Jacquie Berger) for a Celticy/Appalachiany dance along/sing along afternoon family holiday concert with Irish fiddle tunes, favorite Christmas songs, mandolin, banjo and guitar as well as Irish step dancers in traditional costumes. Jump in the circle for some easy group folk dances that will be taught on the spot. Hannukah will also be remembered with some beautiful traditional Israeli folk tunes.

Song Swap

POT:LUCK 5:00 SING 6: 00 until...Join our singing circle or observe from the sidelines while sipping your tea or beer by the potluck table. This is a "from memory" singing event- learn your song (or 2 or 3, depending on how many times we around!) and show if off to a supportive group of like minded song lovers. We will go round the circle with each singer having an opportunity to sing at least one solo and lead a group song.  All are welcome. $5 donation for venue at Sycamore Place Gallery at120  Sycamore Place Decatur GA 30030

Fall Second Sunday Jams

Sep. 9, Oct 14, Nov 11 are the dates for the fall jams at the Java Monkey Cafe in Decatur. Free. 3:00 to 5:00. All ages all levels all instruments. Experiment, explore and/or observe!

The Nelligan School of Traditional Music Family Concert Series presents "Little Christmas"

The Nelligan School of Traditional Music Family Concert Series presents "Little Christmas"
Join Moira Nelligan and the Dixie Jigs (George Norman and Mickey Nelligan and step dancer Jacquie Berger) for a Celticy/Appalachiany dance along/sing along afternoon family holiday concert with Irish fiddle tunes, favorite Christmas songs, mandolin, banjo and guitar as well as Irish step dancers in traditional costumes. Join in the fun, too, with easy group folk dances that will be taught on the spot. Hannukah will also be remembered with some beautiful traditional Israeli folk tunes.

Second Sunday Summer Jams at the Java Monkey

June 10, July 8, Aug. 12  3pm to 5

all ages all levels roots music jam

Klezmer Concert

"Nelligan School Presents" Family Concert Series kicks off it's very first concert with "Klezmer Local 42" hailing from Athens at Sycamore Place Gallery in Decatur.

Mother's Day Jam at

all ages/all levels jam at the Java Monkey Cafe in Decatur. free. Bring your instruments, dancing feet and singing voices! beer, wine and lunch menu available, and as always, the best coffee in town!

Busking @Decatur Local Farmers' Mkt Saturdays

Look for Nelligan School students and teachers playing music under the magnolia trees most Saturdays at our local organic farmers' mkt in Downtown Decatur next to Chick Fil A.

Nelligan School at Bear on the Square

Moira will be hosting the kids entertainment tent at the annual beloved Bear on the Square festival in Dahlonega on Sat 4/21/12.

Nelligan School on the radio 3/10/12

Moira and students will be guests on WMLB's "The Kid's Are Alright" radio show to be aired on 3/10/12 at 9 and 3/11 at noon. We will be promoting the Dixie Jigs St. Pat's concert followed by the Second Sunday Jam on 3/11/12.

EVERY WEDNESDAY at the Decatur Farmers' MarketFiddle tunes with Moira and Friends

"Go Tell it On the Mountain"! The Nelligan School of Traditional Music ~ Irish, Americana and World Roots Holiday Hoedown is Dec 14 at Burnt Fork BBQ in Decatur! I have a new home to share music with

Java Monkey Jam

All Ages Jam- Bring your instruments! Public welcome! Great Coffee and Food, Beer and Wine at the Java Monkey in Decatur 3to5