Cormorant's Fancy

Cormorant's Fancy Brazenly trad music of Ireland, Scotland, and the Celtic Nations! Contact us at mail@cormorantsfancy Band members have performed at venues in Great Britain.

Cormorant’s Fancy: brazenly trad
music of Ireland, Scotland, and the Celtic Nations
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Venues and reviewers call Cormorant's Fancy "spellbinding," "with a knack for gorgeous arrangements.” The award-winning Celtic and Irish Music Podcast named them to 2017’s top 20 Celtic bands! From t

enderly passionate love songs to growling soul-rousers, and from captivating a cappella to swirling instrumentals, Cormorant’s Fancy propels audiences into the living Celtic tradition. Their compelling cross-generational lineup unites the past, present, and future so that whether they’re stirring the crowd from the festival or concert stage, gracing the parlor, leading the pub in song, or accompanying step dancers, their music rings true. They’ve been called “the area’s most energetic” Celtic band, yet they do everything with finesse! Lead singer and whistle player Margaret Folkemer-Leonard joins parents Beth and Stephen Folkemer (guitar, dulcimer, concertina, keyboards), Ryan Kozak (fiddle, vocals), and percussionist Ricky Czar (bodhrán, djembe, cajón), with frequent appearances by Irish step dancer Allyson Folkemer and singer/multi-instrumentalist Joel Folkemer. Celtic music is in their blood–their heritage flows from Ireland’s County Down, Clan Donald of Scotland, Wales, Northumberland, and Cornwall. Shortly after forming in 2003, Cormorant’s Fancy began playing as the Historic Fairfield Inn’s house band. Along with frequent appearances for Music, Gettysburg’s Burns Nights and concerts, they’ve been featured performers and workshop leaders at Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania, Havre de Grace Winter Celtic Festival, Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering, Adams County Irish Festival, McLain Celtic Festival, Penn-Mar Irish Festival, and Heart of the Arts Festival, as well as numerous concert series, pubs, and restaurants. Cormorant’s Fancy’s versatile programming includes high-energy St. Paddy’s parties/all-Irish celebrations, authentic all-Scottish programs including Burns Suppers, singalong sets, romantic weddings, lively tunes for dances and cèilidhean, laid-back restaurant programs, energetic pub shows, lovely Celtic Christmas programs, celebrative New Year’s events (Hogmanay), engaging school presentations, and Celtic worship services too! Engaging and supportive teachers, they present an array of workshops.

Sound checked and ready to go at Ganly’s Irish Pub. It’s Guinness Night!
03/13/2026

Sound checked and ready to go at Ganly’s Irish Pub. It’s Guinness Night!

We play at Ganly's on March 14, 15, 16, and 17! Don't miss it! Visit www.cormorantsfancy.com for details about all our u...
03/09/2026

We play at Ganly's on March 14, 15, 16, and 17! Don't miss it! Visit www.cormorantsfancy.com for details about all our upcoming shows.

There’s Nothing Like a Guinness!

Discover the world of Cormorant's Fancy! Visit our website to explore our Celtic music, book performances, and see our u...
03/09/2026

Discover the world of Cormorant's Fancy! Visit our website to explore our Celtic music, book performances, and see our upcoming events. Let the magic of authentic Irish music captivate your spirit. 🕊️✨

12/23/2025

Slàinte Mhath 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Celebratethe full “A Celtic Christmas” program this coming Friday, Dec. 19, 7:00 pm, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church aud...
12/14/2025

Celebratethe full “A Celtic Christmas” program this coming Friday, Dec. 19, 7:00 pm, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church auditorium, york, PA! Ni Riain’s entire Performing Company will be there with us!

Thank you, Normandie Ridge for hosting Cormorant’s Fancy’s Celtic Christmas Show!
12/10/2025

Thank you, Normandie Ridge for hosting Cormorant’s Fancy’s Celtic Christmas Show!

Here's the link to Solas and Beòlach’s superb Wednesday night concert at Celtic Colours. We loved every minute! Hurry—th...
10/21/2025

Here's the link to Solas and Beòlach’s superb Wednesday night concert at Celtic Colours. We loved every minute! Hurry—the link will decactivate at the end of the month. Solas marks thirty years of pushing musical boundaries and blending Irish and American folk traditions, while Beòlach celebrates twenty-five years of high-energy arrangements and musical camaraderie. Together on one stage, these bands offer a rare glimpse into how Celtic music has grown and thrived across decades.

Tune in at 7:00PM ADT for the Celtic Colours Countdown Show with Norma Jean MacPhee-Zinck. Concert begins at 7:30PM ADT.When two celebrated groups hit milest...

We’re kicking off St. Patrick’s Weekend at the fabulous Ganly’s Irish Pub! We’ll be here tonight until 8:00, tomorrow 5-...
03/13/2025

We’re kicking off St. Patrick’s Weekend at the fabulous Ganly’s Irish Pub! We’ll be here tonight until 8:00, tomorrow 5-8:00 pm, and Monday 11:00 am-2:00 pm!

03/13/2025

We had a wonderful performance with Ni Riain School of Irish Dance at Union Lutheran Church! Here’s one of our youngest fans enjoying the show! Thank you, dancers!

02/23/2025

We ask God’s loving presence to be with the friends and family of Officer Andrew Duarte and everyone who has been affected by the tragedy at UPMC Hospital.

01/16/2025
01/15/2025

We're excited to play for this wonderful event again this year!

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Address

200 Danielle Court
York, PA
17404

Telephone

+17172534889

Website

https://www.thebash.com/celtic-band/cormorantsfancy, https://www.amazon.com/music/playe

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