The same folks who make jokes about banjos and accordions often have the same jaded opinions about the lowly bagpipe. But to those enlightened of us who know better – if you’re reading this, you count – you know a good thing when you hear it.

And you’ll hear plenty of it next Wednesday, June 30, in a Celtic Concert at the Prunedale Library. David Brewer (bagpipes) and Pete Hawath (bouzouki), both of local band Molly’s Revenge, will be joined by songwriter Chuck McCabe. David played on Chuck’s Sweet Reunion album, so we’ll hear a bit of that, along with a great evening of traditional Irish music.

A $10 donation gets you in the door, and seats are going fast. And not like when we have plenty of room and say “seats are going fast” just to try and drag you to a show. Seats really ARE going fast for this one. As of this morning, there were only 5 or so slots left. For reservations, email the Canyon Acoustic Society or call 831-663-2292. The Prunedale Library is at 17822 Moro Road in Salinas.

Note: If you can’t get enough of Chuck McCabe (and honestly, who can’t?) he’s joining me and Nancy Cassidy at next month’s “Evening of Songs and Stories” at the Corralitos Cultural Center on July 25th. Details are on my Shows page.