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A live taste of Signature:

Video credit: Rob Hinkal

Welcome to America's pan-Celtic Band

__IONA CD News__

For the past 20 years the primary source for IONA CDs has been CD Baby. They recently opted to discontinue retail sales, but you can still buy our CDs directly from us. It is secure. We don't see any of your private information. And to sweeten the deal we've lowered prices and offer Free Shipping. Browse our discography to learn more about the digital download choices.

Next IONA Concert:
Lake Anne Reston
SunsetConcerts
Wed July 30
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Lake Anne Plaza
Reston

Full schedule and
concert info on the
Schedule page

After 35 years Barbara and Bernard have retired from organizing the Series. It will resume in November 2025 with a new management team whom we whole-heartedly support.
Visit the Brogue Events page as soon as the Fall schedule is settled.

The Series is discontinued due to pressure from our Homes Association. Our sincere thanks to all who have supported the concerts over the past 20 years.

Updated 7/7/2025

Louisa Band.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>Since 1986 IONA has brought a unique
SW09 BarbnJim.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>lively brand of traditional Celtic music to
OLD BROGUE-22.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>Festivals, Arts Centers, Corporate Events, Schools & House Concerts-->
Willib BJnB.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>all over North America and Europe
Leigh - Bernard-Sully 23.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>blending music from the various Celtic traditions of Europe and the Americas
SW11 BarbnJim.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Asturies, Quebec, Appalachia, Cajun, Bolivia and more
Balto humor.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>with stories and a little humor.
NERFA bar.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>Barbara Ryan on vocals, bouzouki, bodhran;
Willib Ber.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>Bernard Argent on flute, whistles & doumbek;
Leigh22.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>Leigh Oben on electric & upright bass;
SW09 Jim.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>and Jim Queen on fiddle & banjo.
Willib bow.jpg##<time=6> <trans=slide(right)>So check out our music & come hear us play.
Balto CBnB.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>Festivals, Arts Centers, Corporate Events, Schools & House Concerts
Louisa JimBanjo.jpg##<time=3> <trans=slide(right)>blending music from the various Celtic traditions of Europe and the Americas -

Watch the amazing Marsha Searle
dancing with us on St. Patrick's Day:

Video credit: Carl Deutsch.

And from a recent show at the Old Brogue:

Video credit: Bill Articola.

Visit our Discography for links to hear all our CDs.

"Bands don't last 25 years unless they are the best at what they do and IONA is exactly that."
- Jane Woods - Fanrealm.com

Watch this video of IONA performing in three different venues (with humorous graphics by Gally Articola.)

"Artistic quality is high. The music performances are authentic and high energy...Great to see they are getting out to southwest Virginia...The dancer is high quality and a good addition to the ensemble...There is a need for this genre of music." - Virginia Commission for the Arts.

For Information & Bookings
call (202) 258-7602 or email

Thanks for stopping by!

Page updated July 7, 2025 - Bernard Argent
IONA® is a registered service mark of Barnaby Productions, Inc.

Photo Credits: Jerry Hughes Photography, Steven Parke, Jake Jacobson