Named for an Autumn harvest festival, Lunasa is without a doubt one of the most prolific and enduring bands in Irish music. Comprised of Sean Smyth (fiddle and low whistles), Kevin Crawford (flute, low whistles and tin whistles), Cillian Vallely (uilleann pipes and low whistles), Trevor Hutchinson (double bass) and the group’s newest member Ed Boyd (guitar), Lunasa delivers music with a passion that informs every note and continues to define and redefine the genre. Their innovative arrangements and unique approach to the music create a singular sound that has propelled Irish acoustic music from familiar ground into surprising and exciting new territory. Called “the hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet” by The New York Times, this is Lunasa’s first SMF performance since their debut on St. Patrick’s Day in 2006.