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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Looking forward to playing Irish tunes with Chris Hinderyckx this weekend at Arts Alive Humboldt... Come find us at the Schlueter Gallery! 🎨🎻☘️

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This Friday, we’re looking forward to some Ceozy tunes at Cafe Mokka with our buddy Dave Isley joining us on guitar! We’ll be doing some of our latest favorite tunes & songs… Always a wonderful way to spend an evening! We’ love to see you there! 🎶🎻🫖☕️🐈☘️ Original artwork (on right) by Alina Larson 🌈 🎨

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We’re looking forward to an afternoon of good tunes, delicious food, and tasty pints with our buddy David Chadwick joining us at Gibson’s Irish Pub in Walnut Creek this Saturday, 3-6. No cover — we’d love to see you there! 🎶🍻🎻☘️

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Looking forward to this Thursday’s set dance party in San Francisco at The Plough and Stars. We’ll be joined by David Chadwick as the Ceo Céilí Band (“KYO” = “fog” in Irish)… it’s been a while, and we’re very much looking forward to the tunes! 🎶

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Humboldt Folks! Come find us this Friday at the one & only Cafe Mokka, Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs. We’ll be keeping it Ceozy from 7 onwards, playing some of our favorite new & old Irish tunes on fiddle, uilleann pipes, bouzouki & more! We’d love to see you there ☺️ 🐈 🎻☘️☕️🫖

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

2nd Sunday Set Dance at O’Reilly’s Pub 💃🏽🎶 5pm — Dance lesson for all levels 6-9pm — Dance party with live music 🌈☘️ Music by the Harvest Homies: 💪🏼 Alina Larson — uilleann pipes 🎻 Blake Ritter — fiddle 🪕 Dave Cory — guitar & banjo

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

*September Only* we’re having our monthly session a bit early (and playing a dance at the same location later in the day) — 9/13, 12:30-3:30pm session, all welcome!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Made it back to Eureka after spending a couple weeks in the San Francisco Bay Area… Looking forward to playing tunes at the Schlueter Gallery tonight for the 1st Saturday Arts Alive! Come find us if you’d like to hear lively & uplifting Irish music on fiddle, uilleann pipes, and more! 💃🏽💕🎶🎻☘️

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Bay Area dancers, we'd love to see you at this upcoming Alhambra Irish House Céilí Dance. Set dances, céilí dances, and more! 🌲🎻💃🎶 Come on down to Redwood City for a fun night out with lively Irish dance music on uilleann pipes, fiddle, and guitar!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Excited to be headed back to Cafe Mokka, Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs this Friday for more ceozy tunes with Chris Hinderyckx. Cafe Mokka is always one of our favorite places to perform locally in Humboldt, for the intimate environment and acoustics. The ambiance can’t be beat! ☘️🎻☕️🐈🫖🎶🌿

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This weekend, come find us in Blue Lake CA — We’ll be playing some of our favorite tunes & songs… 🎶🎻☘️ We’re kicking off a series of free concerts at noon, so come on down & start your Sunday with some uplifting Irish music!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Tomorrow we'll be doing a Sidewalk concert near the Cal Crescent (west side of UC Berkeley) 🐻🌙 Who: Blake Ritter & Alina Larson Where: 2129 Kala Bagai Way Berkeley CA When: 2-3pm, Tues 7/28th Why: Because we like to have fun here! 🎻🥰🌈🍀💃

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We just landed in Corvallis! Come find us for tunes 🎶☺️💕 We're hosting a session tonight, then teaching some workshops and performing at a couple different locations over the weekend... See the attached poster for details! 🎻

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

There’s still time to reserve a table for our July 31st concert, and join for the Summer Tunes Campout to follow! ☺️🎶 Schedule: 🎻 7/31- Concert at the Wild Eye Pub 🏕️ 7/31 to 8/2- Summer Tunes Celtic Music Campout Weekend RSVP soon if you'd like to attend, as we expect both to fill up!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We’re looking forward to playing this month's Shannon Arms Céilí with our buddy Dave Cory! Everyone is most welcome... Bring your dance shoes and invite a few friends along! 🕺🏼 📍 Location: Shannon Arms Irish Pub, 915 Taraval St, San Francisco CA ⏰ Time: Saturday July 25th, 2026 (7-10pm)

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Looking forward to returning to Moonstone Crossing this weekend for tunes with our buddy Chris Hinderyckx in beautiful Trinidad CA! Come enjoy a glass of local vino, and hear a selection of our favorite tunes and songs 🎶🥰🍷☘️

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Looking forward to Trad Fest West this coming weekend at the United Irish Cultural Center in SF. On Saturday & Sunday, Blake Ritter will be teaching a couple of workshops on Irish Fiddle tunes & technique. Register now before spaces fill up! 🪕☘️🪗🎶🎻

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We’ve faced a lot of challenges this past month… While Blake has still been recovering from a dislocated tendon in his RIGHT arm, he sadly managed to injure his LEFT arm in a bike accident on May 4th... 🤕🚲 ... Read more of the latest news in our June 2026 newsletter on Substack!

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Musical Healing ~ Rolling with the Punches

Ceol sa Cheo Newsletter #6

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We’re looking forward to playing tunes this Friday in Arcata, CA at Cafe Mokka, with Chris Hinderyckx joining us for some Ceozy tunes and songs… We’d love to see you there! ☘️💕🎶☕️🐈 🖌️ Sketch by anonymous attendee of a previous concert #ArcataCalifornia #IrishTraditionalMusic #HumboldtMusic #LiveMusic

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We’ll be playing with a merry band for this weekend’s house céilí in McKinleyville CA 🎶💕☘️ Let us know if you’re in the area and want to join in the fun!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Looking forward to some uplifting tunes and songs at Cafe Mokka, Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs with Chris Hinderyckx — come on down and enjoy a ceozy cuppa, while listening to uplifting traditional Irish music on uilleann pipes, fiddle, flute, concertina, bouzouki, & more! 🎶☘️☕️🌷🐈🌿🫖🌳🦋🪷🐸🕊️

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Blake Ritter & I will be hosting two more sessions this weekend — one this afternoon at the SFFMC Cedar-Rose Picnic this afternoon, 2-3:30), and another at The Starry Plough Pub later this evening (5:30-7)... Come find us for some tunes — we'd love to see you!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We're in Washington state! We've brought some new tees with us, designed by Alina Larson of Ceol sa Cheo (or Ceo for short) 🦝🦝⛰️🌲 Ceol sa Cheo — pronounced "kyol suh hyoh" — is a longer version of our band name "Ceo" (fog) which means "music in the fog" in Irish (as Gaeilge) 🇮🇪🎶

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I've been sharing some videos to YouTube lately, so I'll try to remember to share things here more regularly — but feel free to subscribe to the channel directly! 🎶 youtube.com/shorts/TcNeK...

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Blake Ritter (fiddle) & Alina Larson (uilleann pipes) ~ Cordal jig

YouTube video by Alina Sue Larson

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

🌲🏕️🏔️ We’re looking forward to exploring beautiful Leavenworth for the Cascade Celtic Festival, where we’ll be playing a couple concerts with special Ceo guest, Richard Reeves, and leading the céilí band! 💃🏽🕺🏼💕 If you’re north of us & want to find us for some tunes, drop us a line! 🥰🎶🎻

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Swing by to dance a little jig as you do your weekend shopping — we’d love to see you at Eureka Natural Foods this Saturday afternoon! One of our favorite places to shop, this will be the first time Blake and Alina play music there together… We’re looking forward to it! 🍒🥑🍍🥦🍑🧀🥗🥕

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Looking forward to playing some tunes at North of Fourth this week with the usual suspects! Come on down to enjoy some Ceozy Irish music performed on a wide variety of acoustic instruments!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We had such a great time playing at the United Irish Cultural Center this past Sunday for their St Patrick's Céilí ☘️🎶🎻✨ Blake & I will be playing for more set dances this Thursday (info in previous post)

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

You can find us playing for set dances this week at The Plough and Stars 🍻💃 We always have a great time playing tunes with David Chadwick! 🎶✨Hope to see some of you there!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

We’re leading an Irish session in the Haight this weekend 🎶🎻 What better way to enjoy the beautiful Coming of Spring? 🌿🌷☘️

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

South Bay Folks! If you’re looking for some good ol’ fashioned Irish music to round out your St Paddy’s Day festivities, come find us at Tasting House in Los Gatos. We’ll be playing some of our favorite tunes, joined by David Chadwick! 🥂🎶☘️

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Berkeley folks, if you’re looking for some good tunes on St Paddy’s Day, you find us at The Cheese Board Collective in the early afternoon playing a selection of tunes and maybe even a few songs! ☘️🎻🍕🎶

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Catch us playing in at the Rio Dell - Scotia Chamber of Commerce event this weekend with Dave Isley. Excellent food, games, a raffle, live music & dance! We’re looking forward to it, & we’d love to see you there! ☘️🎶🎻

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Looking for something uplifting to do today? We’ll be playing some of our favorite Irish tunes tonight at the North of Fourth in Eureka Old Town — on uilleann pipes, fiddle, concertina, mandolin, banjo, guitar & more! 🎶

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Read my latest updates & a bit of fun genealogy info in my latest newsletter 🌷🥰☘️🌈

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Spring is Coming!

Ceol sa Cheo Newsletter #3

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday in Eureka? We’ll be playing some uplifting Irish music at the Schlueter Gallery from 6-9pm. 🎶☘️ Alina Larson, Blake Ritter, and Chris Hinderyckx on bouzouki and mandolin. 🎻🖼️ + Origami creatures Blake made are currently on display!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Tunes tonight in Eureka! We’re back in Humboldt & we’re looking forward to seeing some of our buddies tonight at North of Fourth. 🎶☘️🍻🎻 Irish traditional music on fiddle, uilleann pipes, concertina, banjo, whistles, bouzouki, mandolin, and more! Come on down for some Ceozy chunes and tasty pints!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

In this upcoming Zoom session, you can play along from the comfort of your own home, muted unless leading a set! 🎶🥰☘️ All experience levels welcome. Visit www.sffmc.org/spring-harmony-online to sign up for free! 💕 This is a volunteer-run, donation-fueled event 💫

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Looking forward to playing the set dance this week in San Francisco: 📍Plough & Stars in SF ⏰ Dancing kicks off at 8:30 🎶🥰🍻💃🏽✨ 🎻 Blake on fiddle 💪🏼 Alina on uilleann pipes 🎸 David Chadwick on guitar

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Looking forward to some tunes this week at North of Fourth with the usual suspects. Come on down & join us for Irish music on a variety of traditional instruments, including uilleann pipes, whistles, fiddle, concertina, banjo, bouzouki & guitar! Kicking things of a bit earlier time (7:30 soft start)

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I've been messing around with this bamboo flute (a bansuri) — got too attached to it while working at the Lark Store booth last summer, had to take it home... 🌙🌿🌲✨ Here's a little video from the other day, playing a tune called "Tom O'Dowd's Favourite" 🪈☺️🎶 youtube.com/shorts/ekL2y...

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Rogha Thomáis Uí Dhubhda (Tom O'Dowd's Favourite), in Gm on Bansuri Flute

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Wednesday this week, find us at North of Fourth… Come for the music, the cozy atmosphere, hanging with friends old and new, maybe a game of chess or a chance to do some crafts while sipping a nice warming beverage, or even a spontaneous dance, as we’ve seen happen from time to time!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Latest newsletter for upcoming events, just posted to Substack! substack.com/@alinasue/no...

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Green Hills and Redwoods

Ceol sa Cheo Newsletter #2

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

This weekend we’ll be playing Irish music at Cafe Mokka — come on down to get your fill of delicious beverages and tasty tunes! 🎶 We’ll be joined by Chris Hinderyckx, this Saturday 7-10pm 🎻🌿☕️ ✨Special Announcement✨ Cafe Mokka will donate 10% of sales to the Arcata Fire Relief Fund.

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Fourth Sundays, we lead a “Medium Speed” Early Session at The Starry Plough in Berkeley CA, 5:30 til 7pm (faster tunes start up at 7:30 and continue into the late night). Come on down for good tunes with friends, excellent food & pints! 🥰🍻🎶🎻✨

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Looking forward to playing for set dancers tonight (see previous post) and playing a session this Saturday afternoon, both in San Francisco with Blake Ritter!

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

You can find us this week playing some tunes at The Plough and Stars — joined by David Chadwick on guitar! Craic agus ceol! 🎶🎻💃🏽

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

New Year's Greetings from Alina & Blake! We've got a new SubStack, if you'd like to subscribe to hear about what we get up to and see some behind-the-scenes photos and videos :) open.substack.com/pub/alinasue...

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New Year's Greetings!

Ceol sa Cheo Newsletter #1

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Tonight, I'll be joining Pigs in the Rigging to play for Irish Set Dance at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco! Dances will be called starting 8pm this week. Be there or be square-dancing somewhere else ;)

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Alina Larson @alinasue.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Excited to be playing this coming weekend for the Comhaltas Celtic New Year & Annual Christmas Céilí! 💃🕺🏼 Sunday December 14th 2025 6:30-9:30pm at the UICC in SF Live music ~ Ceol sa Cheo Céilí Band: uilleann pipes, harp, concertina, bouzouki, whistle, & drums $20 admission Snacks & ☕️ provided!

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