Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, accompanied by Everest Witman, Presented by notloB Parlour Concerts

 

Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, accompanied by Everest Witman

Presented by notloB Parlour Concerts

At a private residence in Harvard, Massachusetts

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Doors: 6:30pm
Concert: 7:00pm

NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTDOOR CONCERT AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN HARVARD, MASSACHUSETTS. PLEASE READ “RESERVATIONS”/”VENUE”/“CAPACITY” BELOW.

 

(Harvard, Mass) Since 2007, notloB has presented 220 not-for-profit folk, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and progressive string concerts in unique venues throughout the greater Boston area, and in Harvard since 2019. Following in the tradition of presenting premier Celtic musicians (The Tannehill Weavers, Natalie Haas, Hanneke Cassel, Andrea Beaton, Wendy MacIsaac, Katie McNally), are the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards  “Traditional Album of the Year” winners Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, a dynamic fiddle & cello duo.  Fusing traditional and contemporary music styles, they create a powerfully uplifting and soulful performance, weaving a rhythmically driving and textured sound.  Complemented by lively stepdancing, they bring life and fire into original tunes, songs, and high-energy repertoire from Scotland, Ireland, North America, and Scandinavia.

Each an accomplished musician in their own right, with extensive performance history and accolades, Jocelyn & Ellen first joined forces in Glasgow in 2018.  Since then, the duo has been gracing stages and captivating audiences in North America, the UK, and Europe.  They have been featured in live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and Sweden Radio P2, and performed at festivals including Vancouver Folk Music Festival (CAN), Harrison Festival of the Arts (CAN), Summerfolk Music Festival (CAN), Celtic Colours International Festival (CAN), Celtic Connections (UK), New World Festival (USA), and Urkult Festival (SWE).
Jocelyn & Ellen were also nominated for “Instrumental Artist of the Year” at the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards.  A new album, Here To Stay, was released on June 3, 2025.

About the Artists:
Jocelyn Pettit
fiddle, guitar, vocals, stepdance
Based on the West Coast of Canada, Jocelyn Pettit is a vibrant fiddle player, stepdancer, and singer.  As a 5-time Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee, and Western Canadian Music Award Nominee, Jocelyn has released three solo albums.  She has toured across Canada and internationally, appeared on national television and radio, and holds a Master of Music Degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Ellen Gira
cello, vocals
Based in Maryland, Ellen Gira is establishing herself as one of the most versatile cellists in the Scottish and American Traditional music scenes.  She has performed throughout North America and the UK, and collaborated and recorded with numerous acclaimed traditional musicians.  She holds a PhD in Traditional Cello Pedagogy from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

 

Jocelyn and Ellen will be accompanied by Everest Witman, guitar.

 

ARTIST’S WEBSITE: https://jocelynandellen.com/

ARTIST’S VIDEOS:

“Across the Western Ocean – https://youtu.be/UlFMnF3kMeo

Celtic Connections 2020
Fleur de Mandragore (Michel Bordeleau) Silk & Spice (Jocelyn Pettit) Drenched in Tennent’s (Ellen Gira) Johnny McGill (trad.) Maids of Mitchelstown (trad.) Lasses of Stewarton (trad.) / Ain Kind Dearie (trad.) - https://youtu.be/1BuMWn3fN5U?si=Cox0VTubL766iUmA

An Síoda, I Ne'er Shall Wean Her - https://youtu.be/xTpZ2AB_F10

ADMISSION is by free-will offering, suggested amounts: Adults $25+, seniors, teens and sell-behaved children $15. Cash at the door. 100% of patrons’ donation go to the artists.

VENUE: The concert will be presented at a private residence in Harvard, Massachusetts. The address will be shared when the reservation request is confirmed. Please bring a folding chair or blanket. BYOB / snacks are okay.

 

CAPACITY: If the performance is outdoors, the capacity is 35. If, due to inclement weather, it has to be moved indoors, seating is limited to the first 25 reservation holders. The in/out decision will be made by 4pm day of concert and patrons informed via email. We are working on securing an indoor venue that has a capacity of 35 to use in case of inclement weather

COVID PRECAUTIONS: Mask-friendly.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Please email notloBreservations at gmail dot com

Include your name, the best way to reach you, and number in your party. Confirmation and queue position will be sent via email.

 

ABOUT NOTLOB PARLOUR CONCERTS: Since 2007, notloB has presented >220 not-for-profit folk, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and progressive string concerts in unique venues throughout the greater Boston area. Concerts in your home can be arranged.
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