Matt and Shannon Heaton

"Music that comes from the heart and from the wellspring of their collective talent. . . their bright take and Shannon's warm voice breathe freshness into each [song]"
Rob Weir, Sing Out, Vol 53 #1

Shannon Heaton
Female Musician of the Year 2009,Irish American News
Female Musician of the Year 2010 & 2011, LiveIreland.com
Gold medal in Folk Acoustic Category of Mid-Atlantic Song Contest 2011
Club Passim Iguana Grant winner 2012

"Their playing is masterful and inventive, their arrangements city-smart and spacious. Still, they never forget that Irish music is, at its heart, a neighbourly form meant for sharing, not showing off."
Scott Alarik, Boston Globe

Matt Heaton
Club Passim Iguana Grant winner 2012
Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant recipient 2013

"Brilliant, American-bred Irish folk"
Daniel Gewertz, Boston Herald

Matt & Shannon Heaton
Trad Fusion Album of the Year 2010

LiveIreland.com

Matt & Shannon Heaton: performers, composers and teachers of updated and traditional Irish music. Learn more about Matt's children's music performances,
and Shannon's solo project, After the Morning.

Next Gig:

Shannon's Blog: Mom-musings on music, travelling with a kid, and family-friendly Boston on the cheap..
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Shannon is in high demand as a composer and frequently takes on commisions for new music.
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