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Irish Festival I with Old Blind Dogs presented by JSO's Music on Tap

Irish Festival I with Old Blind Dogs presented by JSO's Music on Tap

St. Patrick's Celebration
Scottish Music
Concert
Bar & Friends

Old Blind Dogs, originating from Aberdeen in the early 90s, blend the rich tradition of North East Scotlandโ€™s songs and tunes with contemporary innovation. Celebrated for their compelling energy and intoxicating rhythm, they faithfully preserve the essence of Scottish music while continuing to innovate within the tradition.
Come enjoy their music at Weatherwax Hall at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra building in downtown Jackson, Michigan. It is a casual environment with a cash bar; perfect for hanging with friends.
Doors open to the building at 7p.m., Concert begins at 8p.m.

๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€.

Parking Information/Handicap/Wheelchair Accessibility details:

๐™‹๐™–๐™ง๐™ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ: While there is no designated parking lot for the event, street parking in downtown Jackson is free and generally easy to find. After 5pm, parking is free with no time restrictions, and before 5pm, free 2-hour parking is available. Marked accessible parking spaces are located on Michigan Ave and Jackson Street within view of the venue. Valet parking is not available.

๐™๐™ง๐™ค๐™ข ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™˜๐™–๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™จ๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ: Sidewalks in downtown Jackson are wide and gently sloped for easy access. The venueโ€™s doors have automatic push buttons, and the hallways inside are spacious and wheelchair-friendly. Weatherwax Hall is on the ground floor, so no stairs or elevators are required. Balcony seating is available but accessible only by stairs.

๐™Ž๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ: Seating is set up as individual chairs arranged in rows. All seats are moveable, and volunteers or staff can assist in making room for wheelchairs. Please flag down a volunteer or JSO member for help if needed โ€“ weโ€™re happy to assist!

๐™€๐™ก๐™š๐™ซ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ง๐™จ: You wonโ€™t need an elevator since everything, including the bar and restrooms, is on the ground floor. Balcony seating is only accessible by stairs.

Weatherwax Hall
$25-$30
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM on Sat, 8 Mar 2025

Event Supported By

Jackson Symphony Orchestra
517-782-3221
info@jacksonsymphony.org

Artist Group Info

Old Blind Dogs
Weatherwax Hall
215 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, Michigan 49201
(517) 782-3221
info@jacksonsymphony.org