Rakish at Princeton Folk Music Society – live and live-streamed

The Princeton Folk Music Society launches it’s 2026-2027 season with “Rakish,” a duo comprising violinist Maura Shawn Scanlin and guitarist Conor Hearn. In a performance that is something more akin to concert music, Rakish explores tunes and songs from Irish and American folk traditions. The name “Rakish” is derived from the traditional fiddle tune “Rakish Paddy.” Maura Shawn is a two-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a winner of the Glenfiddich Fiddle Competition. Conor is well known in the Irish music communities of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Boston.