Recorded during Autumn Equinox Weekend 2026. On September 19 between the afternoon show and the open jam we recorded Wild Mountain Thyme in the chapel at Columcille Megalith Park. Amazing place! Fantastic acoustics! Awesome people!
Celtic Wood and Wires is a five-member band from the Williamsport area of central Pennsylvania. The band formed in early 2018 and has evolved into the band as all of our fans know it today. We play upbeat, traditional songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and a wee bit of Appalachian. We do have a number of originals of our own and are working on more. We've been playing throughout central PA from the northern to the southern borders and New York state. We have a great following and keep the crowds during our shows.
The members of the band are Sandi Finnerty, Shelley Whitnack, Stacie Lyn Houser, Carl Kirby and Carl Finnerty.
A little about each member...
Sandi – vocals, fiddle, mandolin and guitar. She is a founding member of Celtic Wood and Wires
Shelley – vocals, fiddle, viola and ukulele
Stacie – vocals, Irish whistle, bagpipes
Carl K. – guitar, fiddle, banjo and vocals
Carl F. – vocals, bodhran drum and handles the business affairs
We released our first album in September 2021, "Close The Back Door", Our second album, “Into The Music” went live in September 2024! We are so happy with this album! You will hear well-know traditional songs & tunes along with originals from our former band mate Michael J. Miller and two originals & gifted to us from our friends Michael Lundy (Prairie Dogma, Rec Room Radio Hour) and Steve Kerns (Electric Coast)! Both albums are available on CD along with all of the major digital platforms including Bandcamp, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, Pandora and many others. Stats from our digital providers shows that we have been downloaded and streamed literally around the world!
Since January of 2022, we have had multiple songs featured on multiple episodes of Marc Gunn’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, which is broadcast world-wide. We are thrilled to have our current fans and new fans listening to us around the world!
On March 17th, 2022, St. Patrick’s Day, we received the Spot Award for "Best World Music" for 2021 from the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards Hall of Fame. We were honored and humbled to receive such an award, especially with all of the amazing talent here in Pennsylvania. We again received a CPMHOF nominations for "Best World Music Band/Artist" for 2022 and “Best Celtic Music” for 2023. We thank those that nominated us along with the CMPHOF for recognizing what we do! We thank our families, friends and fans! We are here today because of their support!
Our music is not just for St. Patrick’s Day. Celtic Wood and Wires, along with many other bands in our genre, play year-round. We play all types of venues and events... Local pubs & wineries, backyard parties, trad sessions, weddings, festivals, etc. Watch our website and Facebook page for the latest shows.
Apr 26, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
Oct 1, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
Oct 21, 2024
Apr 7, 2024
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 22, 2023
Jul 27, 2023
Jun 26, 2023
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Mar 17, 2023
Jan 26, 2023
Jan 16, 2023
Jan 12, 2023
Nov 11, 2022
Sep 22, 2022
Find all of our scheduled events here! Hope to see you all in person at these locations!
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National Apple Harvest Festival, 615 Narrows Road, Biglerville, PA. 17307
Yes we are excited to be back for the National Apple Harvest Festival! October 10th, 2026! This is always such a great festival with so much to see, eat, drink and do! We will be your soundtrack as you join us at the Harvest Hollow Stage! Four, 45 minute sets… start times are 10:30 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. Always a perfect day for singing, dancing and just having fun! Tickets are available online directly from the festival website. See the ticket link for details and purchase. See you there! Sláinte!
Various price ranges available. Details on the NAHF website
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New Trail Brewing Company, 240 Arch St building 18, Williamsport, PA 17701
CWW bringing our Irish jam back to New Trail Brewing Co. In Williamsport! Always a great time here for us and friends & fans! Playing outside or inside depends on the autumn weather. Fingers crossed for Mother Nature to cooperate 🤞🤞! So far, this is our last of 4 scheduled shows throughout central Pennsylvania for 2026. Hoping to have you join us! Sláinte!