Previous events

Cathy and guest Alexander James Adams play seasonal favorites from both their repertoires, occasionally joining musical forces, and celebrating this magical time of year. Live stream is on Bandcamp (ticket required) with a free 48-hour replay option.

Cathy plays for the global Play Music on the Porch Day from her outdoor deck in Washington from 12pm - 2pm Pacific time! Concert will be livestreamed on Bandcamp with a free 48-hour replay option. Join in the live chat as well. For tickets, visit https://cathymcmanamon.bandcamp.com/merch/play-music-on-the-porch-day-concert

Thursday. Aug 14 4:30-5:30pm, Table Talk, Room 430 - ask me anything! 8:00-11:00pm, Open Filk (Bardic), Sheraton Issaquah.

Friday, August 15 3:00-4:00pm, Panel: More Than Words: Music, Characters, Community, Room 335-336 6:00-8:30pm, Star Cluster Concert, Signature Room (5F) - my actual concert time is 7:10-7:40pm.

Saturday, August 16 8:30-11:00pm, Hugo Award Ceremony, Ballroom 1 (I'm part of a surprise thing! Shh!) After Hugos - 2:00am, Open Filk, Sheraton Issaquah.

Sunday, August 17 4:30-5:30pm, Panel: Storytelling in Song, Room 335-336.

And of course CDs will be available from Friends of Filk in the Dealers Room.

Join me for my first livestream concert from my new music space in Freeland, WA and enjoy the music from the comfort of anywhere you choose. More info and tickets at https://cathymcmanamon.bandcamp.com/merch/yule-concert

Cathy will be playing her Pegasus-nominated song, "Water" at Friday night's Pegasus Awards Concert. She'll also be performing with bandmate Jason Neerenberg as Random Fractions in the Honored Listener Concert and the New Album Release Concert and offering a workshop on using various simple instruments for meditation and trance work. Come pick up Rand Fractions' new album, "Escapement", or any of Cathy's music, at the New Album Release Party on Friday night. For more information, please visit https://ovff.org for general info about the convention, and https://ovff,org/pegasus for the Pegasus Awards ballot and your chance to vote for Cathy in the Best Magic Song and Best Composer categories (voting is for self-identified members of the filk community).

Cathy joins bandmate Jason Neerenberg as Random Fractions provides the evening's musical entertainment for your listening and dancing! They'll also be playing during the Sunday 10am UU service at the same location. For more information go to https://uucqc.org or call the office at 563-359-0816 for tickets.

Cathy is relocating to the PNW in 2024, so this will be her last drum circle at LFA. Let's celebrate out fabulous Life Force community with one final circle of creative and collaborative drumming, percussion, singing, and dancing. All levels of drummers welcome - please bring your own instruments, or you may borrow one of ours. $10 donation requested.

Come celebrate the LAST Chambanacon! Cathy will be attending, singing in open circles, and could pop up almost anywhere else over the weekend (TBA).

Cathy will be presenting on several panels (Divination, Music is Magic, Stagecraft) and performing with both Random Fractions and Alexander James Adams. She'll also be sharing a table in the Dealers Room with RyuuAja Music & Productions! You can find her schedule the week before the con on her Facebook page at https://facebook.com/cathymcmusic

Join Cathy for a live concert of the in-between places and liminal spaces that are a part of this Samhain season. She promises not to leave you in the gray and to bring you back 'round to the light!

The annual gathering of Filk Musicians and Pegasus Awards, mixed with panels, workshops, and live concerts. Cathy will be playing her nominated song, "Water" in the Pegasus concert on Friday night, and performing with Special Guest Leslie Hudson, Music Guest Summer Russell, and Toastmaster Lauren Oxford throughout the weekend.

The annual Quad Cities Witches Ball! Cathy will be playing with bandmate Jason Neerenberg (Random Fractions) as the evening's entertainment. See Facebook event listing for tickets and information.

Come play with rhythm and collaborative creation! Drummers/percussionists of every level are welcome, as are vocalists, dancers, and other instrumentalists. Some instruments are available to borrow, but please bring your own if you can. $10 donation requested.

Canadian Leslie Hudson concludes their Midwest mini-tour including Cathy McManamon! Both performers have stories and songs to share that will invite, intrigue, and inspire you.

Please join us at this intimate house concert by RSVPing to cathymcmusic at gmail dot com to reserve your seat and receive the exact address. Seating is limited. Face masks are strongly requested by the performers for indoor spaces.

Suggested donation: $10.

Touchstone Cohousing 560 Little Lake Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Doors open at 2:30pm. Parking is available on the street. CDs and other merchandise will also be available at the event. Our deep gratitude to Maggi Rohde for hosting us!

Leslie Hudson is on tour from Canada and is a master pianist, songwriter, and performer. Cathy McManamon is a Chicago native who weaves story and melody in with her acoustic guitar. Both performers have been recognized for songwriting and performance with multiple Pegasus Award nominations and wins. Smaller venues like house concerts allow their talents to shine and interact with their audience.

For more information, please go to lesliehudson.com lesliehudson.bandcamp.com cathymcmusic.com cathymcmanamon.bandcamp.com

Canadian powerhouse Leslie Hudson and Chicago local Cathy McManamon combine forces online for an unforgettable livestream of stories and songs based on mythology, connection, and in between spaces. Tickets for this event, which include viewing privileges for 48 hours after the broadcast.

Canadian Leslie Hudson continues their Wanderings Tour with a Midwest mini-tour including Cathy McManamon! Both performers have stories and songs to share that will invite, intrigue, and inspire you.

Arlington United Methodist Church 3770 McKelvey Rd. Bridgeton, MO 63044

Face masks are strongly requested by the performers for indoor spaces.

Suggested donation: $10. Doors open at 4:30pm. Parking is available. CDs and other merchandise will also be available at the event. Our deep gratitude to Sandra Greenberg for procuring this lovely space and for hosting us!

Leslie Hudson is on tour from Canada and is a master pianist, songwriter, and performer. Cathy McManamon is a Chicago native who weaves story and melody in with her acoustic guitar. Both performers have been recognized for songwriting and performance with multiple Pegasus Award nominations and wins. Smaller venues like this concert allow their talents to shine and interact with their audience.

For more information, please go to lesliehudson.com lesliehudson.bandcamp.com cathymcmusic.com cathymcmanamon.bandcamp.com

Leslie Hudson - The Wanderling Tour Modernizing Ancient Voices from Folklore & Myth

Leslie Hudson comes from Canada and brings their rich songwriting history and outstanding performance to Chicago! This concert is part of their US Midwest concert leg and one of seven concerts with Cathy McManamon as a guest. Cathy is well-known to LFAE regulars as a Drum Circle Facilitator and workshop teacher. She brings her best story and fantasy based songs to complement Leslie's repertoire for this evening.

Suggested admission is $10; CDs and other merchandise is also available from both artists. Doors open at 6:30pm. Free parking is available in the bank parking lot south of Belmont & Lincoln (around the corner from LFAE), or there is metered parking on the street. Seating is limited, so you might want to reserve your seat in advance by calling 773-327-7224 or visiting https://lifeforcearts.org

Canadian Leslie Hudson continues their Wanderings Tour with a Midwest mini-tour including Cathy McManamon! Both performers have stories and songs to share that will invite, intrigue, and inspire you.

Please join us at this intimate house concert by RSVPing to cathymcmusic at gmail dot com to reserve your seat and receive the exact address. Seating is limited. Face masks are strongly requested by the performers for indoor spaces.

Suggested donation: $10. Doors open at 2:30pm. Parking is available on the street. CDs and other merchandise will also be available at the event. Our deep gratitude to Chris Paul for hosting us!

Leslie Hudson is on tour from Canada and is a master pianist, songwriter, and performer. Cathy McManamon is a Chicago native who weaves story and melody in with her acoustic guitar. Both performers have been recognized for songwriting and performance with multiple Pegasus Award nominations and wins. Smaller venues like house concerts allow their talents to shine and interact with their audience.

For more information, please go to lesliehudson.com lesliehudson.bandcamp.com cathymcmusic.com cathymcmanamon.bandcamp.com

Songs for the Winter holidays from various sources, including original songs. Concert will be broadcast for free on Facebook at https://facebook.com/cathymcmusic and Cathy's virtual tip jar is open at https://paypal.me/CMcManamon Concert airs at 5pm PST / 6pm MST / 7pm CST / 8pm EST.

Cathy is joined by Canadian singer/songwriter Leslie Hudson for a joint virtual concert of stories from the shadowy and "between" places. Tickets to watch are available at https://cathymcmanamon.bandcamp.com and the concert will be available for both Cathy's and Leslie's higher-tier Patreon supporters afterward.