May 1, 2026
Avourneen will celebrate the release of their new, full-length album Way Stations at a special performance at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 at the Roxy on Broadway, 554 S. Broadway in Denver.

Way Stations, a 15-track collection that features a mix of original compositions and traditional Irish music, is Avourneen’s first full release since 2020. The release show at the Roxy will feature new material from the record and include special guest musicians who also appear on the album. This will be Avourneen’s first featured performance at the Roxy, a “vintage-modern” restaurant, speakeasy and music venue that the Denver Westword calls “the perfect place to wander into on a walk along South Broadway and discover a local artist.”

“We couldn’t be more excited about debuting this new record – it’s an album that represents growth, depth and progress for us as a band,” said Avourneen guitarist, Irish bouzouki player and songwriter Adam Goldstein. “The Roxy is the perfect place for this launch – its commitment to local musicians and local art made it the ideal fit for this event.”

Avourneen’s new album includes an impressive mix of sounds, styles and instrumentation, with moods that vary from spirited, traditional Irish ballads and drinking songs like “The Hills of Connemara,” “From Clare to Here” and “Clasped to the Pig” to new original ballads like “Doolin Waltz,” “Stoney Steps” and “Saint-Rémy.” The album also features instrumental sets that combine original and traditional jigs and reels (“Far From Home/The South Shore,” “Cunner Point/Across the Black River”), as well as a pair of original waltzes (“Seaglass Beach,” “Austin Station.”)

All of this music comes to life through varied instrumentation from Avourneen’s core players, Adam Goldstein (guitar, Irish bouzouki), Cieran Morden (fiddle, mandolin, piano) and Alice Alister (bass). Way Stations also includes guest appearances from some of Colorado’s most accomplished Celtic, classical and folk musicians, including Katie Burns on cello, John Lynskey on accordion, Rodney Sauer on accordion and Marty Smith on Irish bouzouki.

The songs on this new record speak to a common theme of place – there are heartfelt tributes to spots spanning the globe, from small villages and towns in Ireland, Portugal and France to idyllic islands in Maine and imagined transit stations in Texas. In original songs like “Lakes of Killarney” and in traditional ballads like “The Ballad of St. Anne’s Reel,” the band taps into a throughline that’s fundamental in the Irish musical tradition – a yearning for faraway shores and the important connections they represent.

The album is the follow-up to 2020’s Sparrow, an album that earned critical praise for its fresh approach to Irish musical tradition and its original material.  “If you enjoy your Irish music with an original twist, this is the (band) for you,” Irish Music Magazine wrote of the album.

Since forming in 2014, Avourneen has become one of the go-to Irish/Celtic bands in Colorado and the West, having played regular, high-profile festivals and events in Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico and Idaho. The band has become a favorite of the Colorado contra dance scene; they regularly played featured events across the Denver metro area  and have served as the headlining act at dance festivals across the country.

The release concert for Avourneen’s new album Way Stations will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 at the Broadway Roxy, 554 S. Broadway in Denver. Tickets start at $20. Click here for tickets and more information.

Sept. 1, 2024

Avourneen to Celebrate a Decade of Celtic Music During Special Performance at the Mercury Cafe on Sept. 19

One of Denver’s most innovative Celtic bands will celebrate its 10 th anniversary during a special
performance at one of the region’s most celebrated venues.
Avourneen will celebrate a decade of Celtic music in Denver during a special show at the Mercury Café on Thursday, Sept. 19. The performance will feature new music, special guests and live contra dancing, and will reflect music selections from Avourneen’s 10-year history. Tickets start at $23, and can be purchased in advance at http://www.mercurycafe.com.

11/18/22

Avourneen’s Bob Dylan show profiled in Westword

Read about our “Blood on the Tracks” tribute show in this Westword feature by John Bear!

12/1/20 New Music from Avourneen!
Enjoy this debut recording of our new single, “Lakes of Killarney”!

Now Available
“Sparrow”
The new, full-length album by Avourneen

Avourneen released its first full-length album “Sparrow” in March after a sold-out release show show at the historic Clocktower Cabaret in Denver, CO. The new album features 15 tracks and includes original compositions, traditional favorites and long-form instrumentals. The album, recorded over a 10-month span in 2019, will mark the band’s follow-up to its 2014 debut EP, “Beloved.” Irish Music Magazine calls the album “a tribute to (the band’s) love of good music and a willingness to experiment,” and notes, “If you like your Irish music with a little bit of an original twist, this is the CD for you.” The album is available for order in the “Store” section of the website.